Mohawks from the U.S. and Canada say they won't back down from protests against the arming of guards at the U.S.-Canada border.

But authorities in Canada said they won't reopen the a border crossing station until Mohawks accept the armed guards. Talks between tribal officials and the Canadian Border Services Agency apparently broke down over the weekend.

"We're no more of a threat today than we were yesterday," Anenhaienton, a tribal member, told CBC News "So, why all of a sudden do they need guns?"

U.S. authorities agreed to shut down the crossing at the request of Canada, according to The Windsor Star.

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Border authorities shut down Akwesasne crossing (CBC 6/1)
Border bridge closed by Akwesasne protest (The Plattsburgh Press Republican 6/2)
Akwesasne border closed in armed guard protest (The Windsor Star 6/2)