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 James Bay Project and the Cree |
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In 1971 northern Quebec became a political battleground as the provincial government and the James Bay Cree faced off over a hydroelectric mega-project. Quebec sees the James Bay Project as the key to future prosperity. The Cree believe the massive development will destroy their traditional way of life. Their tense relationship will continue for decades. |
  Educational activities about James Bay Project and the Cree |
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 In 1971, Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa explains the importance of the massive James Bay hydroelectric project. (TV; runs 0:44) |
 Chief Smally Patawabano says hydro development will ruin the Cree way of life in northern Quebec. (Radio; runs 2:28) |
 The Cree and Inuit of northern Quebec sign the first modern-day land claims agreement, giving the go-ahead to the James Bay Project. (Radio; runs 1:37) |
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 Quebec celebrates the first surge of power from the James Bay Project, now the largest hydroelectric project in North America. (TV; runs 2:03) |
 Life has changed dramatically for the James Bay Cree ten years after signing an historic land claims agreement. (TV; runs 4:33) |
 Premier Robert Bourassa praises the James Bay Project and justifies plans for further hydro development in northern Quebec. (TV; runs 6:06) |
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 The James Bay Cree take their lobby south of the border in an effort to stop more hydro development. (TV; runs 2:37) |
 Quebec halts the Great Whale Project indefinitely, marking a victory for the Cree. (Radio; runs 2:26) |
 Quebec and the James Bay Cree sign a groundbreaking deal paving the way for future hydro projects. (TV; runs 2:29) |
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5 Additional Clips about James Bay Project and the Cree
