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A film report of the 1969 protest demonstration by Mohawk Indians of the St. Regis Reserve on the international bridge between Canada and the United States near Cornwall, Ontario. By blocking the bridge, which is on the Reserve, and causing a considerable tie-up of motor traffic, the Indians drew public attention to their grievance that they were prohibited by Canadian authorities from duty-free passage of personal purchases across the border; a right they claim was established by the Jay Treaty of 1794. The film shows the confrontation with police, and ensuing action.
1969, 36 min 48 s
Awards
Etrog: Special Award for Reportage given to Michael Rubbo
Genie Awards
October 3 1970, Toronto - Canada
Blue Ribbon Award
Itinerant - American Film and Video Festival
May 12 to 16 1970, New York - USA
