Joseph Brant

Joseph Brant was a prominent 18th-century Mohawk leader and military figure, known for his diplomacy and role during the American Revolutionary War. He was born around 1743 in what is now New York and became influential in bridging between Native American tribes and European settlers. Brant supported British efforts, aiming to protect Indigenous lands from American expansion. After the war, he helped negotiate treaties and worked to preserve Mohawk culture and lands. His leadership made him a key figure in Indigenous history, symbolizing both resistance and efforts to adapt amid changing colonial dynamics.