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You Are on Indian Land (1969)

You Are on Indian Land (1969)

Documentary
Release Date: 1969, March 21
Directors: Michael Kanentakeron Mitchell
Countries: Canada
Production: ONF | NFB, ONF | NFB

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.

Keywords:

short film racism native american white supremacy indigenous peoples first nations native canadian