A Treatise on the Six-Nation Indians

"A Treatise on the Six-Nation Indians" by J. B. Mackenzie is a historical exploration of the Six Nations—Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas, and Tuscaroras—during the late 1800s, offering insights into their culture and struggles. The book shines a light on their governance, societal frameworks, and traditions, while also revealing the challenges they faced due to European settlement and evolving Canadian laws. Mackenzie's account details the roles and responsibilities of chiefs, the conditions of their settlements, and their legal status, especially their classification as minors, which limited their societal inclusion. The work combines firsthand observations with historical backgrounds, emphasizing the impacts of colonialism on the rights and cultures of these Native peoples.