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100	1		_aMackenzie, J. B., _d1851-1919
245	1	2	_aA Treatise on the Six-Nation Indians
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-09-01
508			_aProduced by Sean Barrett, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"A Treatise on the Six-Nation Indians" by J. B. Mackenzie is a historical account that delves into the lives, customs, and experiences of the Six Nations tribes, including the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas, and Tuscaroras. Written during the late 19th century, this work aims to shed light on the contemporary history of the Indigenous peoples of North America, particularly in relation to their interactions with the Canadian government and the encroachment of European settlers on their traditional lands. The book explores various aspects of Indian life, including governance, social structures, culture, and the challenges they face within a rapidly changing socio-political landscape. In this treatise, Mackenzie presents a detailed and nuanced portrayal of the Six Nations, focusing on their unique customs, governance through councils, and the impact of colonization. He discusses the role of chiefs and their duties, as well as the conditions of their settlements and legal standings. Moreover, the author examines the plight of the Indians under various laws, particularly their status as minors in the eyes of Canadian law, which hinders their ability to engage fully in society. By intertwining personal observation with historical context, Mackenzie's work serves not only as a significant account of Indigenous life during his time but also as a crucial commentary on the broader implications of colonialism on the cultures and rights of Native peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aIroquois Indians -- History
653			_aIroquois Indians -- Treaties
653			_aIroquois Indians -- Social life and customs
653			_aIndians of North America -- Ontario
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6581
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