When you arise in the morning give thanks for; the food and for the joy of living. If you see no; reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in; yourself. Chief Tecumseh, Shawnee- Tecumseh's Confedercy; March 1768-October 5, 1813 - Killed in Canada during the; War of 1812 as he, his army, and the British Army; retreated from the American Army. He fought to; have Independent Indian Nation east of the; Mississippi under British protection.