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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
37 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
37 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Mar 21, 1969
Season
1969
Average Score
90%
Mean Score
90%
Ratings
3
Popularity
3
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
ONF | NFB
Genres
Documentary
Country
CA

Tags

native american50%racism50%first nations50%white supremacy50%indigenous peoples50%native canadian50%short film50%

Description

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.

Immersion

Japanese

Characters

Staff

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