You Are on Indian Land

You Are on Indian Land

37 mins | Documentary | March 21, 1969

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

37 mins | Documentary | March 21, 1969

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.
Producers National Film Board of Canada
Original title You Are on Indian Land
Directors Michael Kanentakeron Mitchell, Mort Ransen
Writers

Cast

Michael Kanentakeron Mitchell

as Narrator / Self (uncredited)