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The Oka Crisis of 1990

The Oka Crisis of 1990. By: Erin and Jackie. 11 July–26 September 78 Day stand off Police & army vs. Mohawks Protesters Lack of land rights for the Mohawks Prospective golf course to be built on Mohawk burial ground  tear gas and concussion grenades used SQ Corporal Marcel Lemay killed.

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The Oka Crisis of 1990

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  1. The Oka Crisis of 1990 By: Erin and Jackie

  2. 11 July–26 September • 78 Day stand off • Police & army vs. Mohawks Protesters • Lack of land rights for the Mohawks • Prospective golf course to be built on Mohawk burial ground •  tear gas and concussion grenades used • SQ Corporal Marcel Lemay killed Facts, Dates, Key People

  3. Gives people hope • Shows violence works sometimes • Shows that Aboriginals still have rights and cannot be ‘walked on’ • Slowed development on Aboriginal lands Historical Significance

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  5. BIBLIOGRAPHY Pictures: http://www.cdnmilitarycollectors.com/t551-the-oka-crisis-1990 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/mohawk-warriors-to-get-military-apology-1.921113 Information: "Oka Crisis." The Canadian Encyclopedia. Web. 12 Sept. 2014. http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/oka-crisis/

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