Treaty of Niagara (1764)

The Treaty of Niagara, signed in 1764, was an agreement between British officials and Indigenous nations in the Great Lakes region, primarily the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy). It aimed to establish peaceful relations and secure peace after conflicts during the French and Indian War. The treaty recognized Indigenous land rights and established protocols for trade, diplomacy, and mutual assistance. It also emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and alliances between the British and Indigenous peoples, shaping future relationships and land negotiations in North America.