Shawn Brant is a Native activist who lives on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Ontario, Canada.
He has been involved in direct action struggles for Native land rights, in conflict with Ontario provincial authorities.
[2] In January 2007, Brant was arrested for uttering death threats to members of the Canadian military who had been present at the November protest.
On April 25, Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Julian Fantino issued a warrant for Brant’s arrest.
[11] On June 7, 2009, Brant helped organize a blockade of the Skyway bridge which connects Tyendinaga with Prince Edward County.