The Erie Canal and the Dispossession of Haudenosaunee Lands | Reflections on the Erie Canal

Explore how placing an indigenous lens on historic events impacts our understanding of the Erie Canal. Examine historic developments including the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign, Nonintercourse Act, and the construction of the Erie Canal that contributed to the dispossession of Haudenosaunee lands in what is now known as New York State. This resource includes video clips, discussion questions, vocabulary, background information handout, and a map activity.