You Are on Indian Land
The territory of Akwesasne straddles the Canada-U.S. border. When Canadian authorities prohibited the duty-free cross-border passage of personal purchases - a right established by the Jay Treaty of 1794 - Kanien'kéhaka protesters blocked the international bridge between Ontario and New York State.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
You Are on Indian Land
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 21, 1969
Runtime
0h 37m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
90%
Original Title
You Are on Indian Land
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Michael Kanentakeron Mitchell
Description
The territory of Akwesasne straddles the Canada-U.S. border. When Canadian authorities prohibited the duty-free cross-border passage of personal purchases - a right established by the Jay Treaty of 1794 - Kanien'kéhaka protesters blocked the international bridge between Ontario and New York State.