You Are on Indian Land (1969)

03/21/1969 (CA) • Documentary • 37m

Overview

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.

You Are on Indian Land (1969)

03/21/1969 (CA) • 37m

Documentary

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Michael Kanentakeron Mitchell

Narrator / Self (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

native american

racism

first nations

white supremacy

indigenous peoples

native canadian

short film

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