Joseph Brant, also known as Thayendanegea, was a prominent Mohawk leader born in 1743 in what is now New York. He played a significant role during the American Revolutionary War, aligning with the British and advocating for Native American rights. Brant was educated in colonial schools, which helped him navigate both Native and European cultures. After the war, Brant moved to Canada, where he became a key figure in the formation of the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. He worked to secure land and rights for his people, leaving a lasting legacy in both Native American and Canadian history.