You Are on Indian Land

You Are on Indian Land (1969)

March 21st, 19690h 37min

Documentary
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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.


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