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 The Oka Crisis |
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In the summer of 1990, all eyes were on the small town of Oka for a showdown between native people, Quebec police and eventually the Canadian army. The violent clash was triggered by something as simple as a golf course and as complicated as native burial traditions. The Oka Crisis drew worldwide attention, catapulting native land rights into the spotlight. (Note: Some clips contain explicit language.) |
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 The standoff is triggered by something as innocuous as golf. (TV; runs 1:46) |
 Golf bitterly divides the community. (TV; runs 1:53) |
 Mayor of Oka asks Quebec police to remove protesters, by force if necessary. (Radio; runs 0:55) |
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 A police corporal dies from a shot to the face. (TV; runs 8:01) |
 The eyes of the world focus on Oka. (TV; runs 4:54) |
 The federal government and the Mohawks refuse to budge on demands. (Radio; runs 11:36) |
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 The Canadian army takes down the blockades. (TV; runs 3:10) |
 After 78 days, the Mohawks decide to surrender. (TV; runs 7:40) |
 Oka Mayor Jean Ouellette, the man who sparked the crisis, remains defiant. (Radio; runs 6:18) |
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 The native people remember the dramatic standoff. (TV; runs 2:56) |
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2 Additional Clips about The Oka Crisis
