Niagara Treaty

The Niagara Treaty, also known as the Treaty of Niagara (Niagara Movement, 1905), was an agreement among Native American tribes in the Great Lakes region to unite and defend their land rights against encroachment and unfair policies. It aimed to preserve their sovereignty and cultural heritage amid increasing pressure from European-American settlers and government actions. The treaty emphasized cooperation among tribes to protect their territories, advocate for their interests, and resist assimilation efforts, marking an important step toward Native American solidarity and rights advocacy.