You Are on Indian Land

Synopsis

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.

Director

Michael Kanentakeron Mitchell

Studio

ONF | NFB

Released

21 March 1969

Genres

Documentary