Indian Self-Determination and Self-Governance Era 1968-present

1968

Mohawk of Akwesasne Reserve block international bridge between Canada and the U.S

Akwesasne territory
Akwesasne territory

The Mohawk launch a protest to draw attention to the U.S. violation of the Jay Treaty of 1794, which guarantees free movement across the border for Mohawk and other tribal peoples.

Native Resistance