“Indigenous Revolutions” reinterprets historical conflicts like the Seven Years’ War, Pontiac’s Rebellion, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812 by highlighting the active participation and motivations of Indigenous peoples. These conflicts were not solely fought by European powers and colonists, but also by Indigenous groups, such as the Mandan people of the Upper Missouri Valley. Indigenous participation was driven by the preservation of their lands, which were threatened by European expansion. For instance, Pontiac’s Rebellion was fueled by resistance to British encroachment on Indigenous land. Indigenous communities saw these conflicts as opportunities to assert their sovereignty and negotiate favorable terms with European powers. In the American Revolution, Indigenous groups like the Oneida and Tuscarora sided with the Americans to secure recognition of their land rights and autonomy. Their perspective on liberty differed from European colonists and American revolutionaries, seeking autonomy and self-determination within their lands amidst colonial expansion and dispossession. The concept of “Indigenous Revolutions” provides a richer understanding of power dynamics and resistance in the colonial era, highlighting the agency of Native communities in shaping their destinies amidst imperial rivalries. Neolin, a member of the Lenni Lenape tribe, sparked a political awakening among Algonkian-speaking tribes in the Great Lakes area, advocating for a return to traditional customs and promoting nature rejuvenation and prosperity. “The Master of Life of Life” by Pontiac (1763) Oneida Declaration of Neutrality, 1775