Project Gutenberg 2004-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 73 Mackenzie, J. B. 1851 1919 Mackenzie, James Bovell A Treatise on the Six-Nation Indians Reading ease score: 39.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. Produced by Sean Barrett, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) en Iroquois Indians -- History Iroquois Indians -- Treaties Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs Indians of North America -- Ontario E011 Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American 126026 125907 2024-10-03T09:48:08.271555 2023-10-03T08:50:06.199626 text/html text/html 126019 125900 2024-10-03T09:48:08.499562 2023-10-03T08:50:06.339642 text/html text/html 133321 2024-10-03T09:48:14.696519 application/epub+zip 133526 2024-10-03T09:48:11.885532 application/epub+zip 117322 2024-10-03T09:48:10.650541 application/epub+zip 294085 2024-10-03T09:48:16.866509 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275425 2024-10-03T09:48:13.939518 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246236 2022-09-03T12:29:36.025000 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113395 113327 2024-10-03T09:48:08.010600 2023-10-03T08:50:06.037635 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 108831 2020-12-29T21:22:48 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 43086 2020-12-29T21:22:48 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19599 2024-10-03T09:48:16.990503 application/rdf+xml 17406 2024-10-03T09:48:11.193531 image/jpeg 3934 2024-10-03T09:48:10.921571 image/jpeg 133823 2024-10-03T09:48:08.511562 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog