http://www.nfb.ca/film/kanehsatake_270_years_of_resistance/
This film is about the war in Oka between the Mohawks, the Quebec police and the Canadian army. The incident took place in July 1990, the film was created in 1993.
While watching the film you will see how quickly our First Nations people are able to come together and unite for what is rightfully ours. The Canadian government didn't want to negotitate anything because there were people from all over the continent there to help the Mohawks fight for their land.
I can remember a long time ago warriors coming to Pictou Landing with regards to Boat Harbour. I also remember hearing about Oka but I didn't know what it was about except to do with Native rights.
Mad Jap stood out to me. He was trying his best to make this all a very peaceful event.
The leaders at this time were so ignorant to the native people stating that they could not claim what they do not own. And this mayor was elected again even after this incident.
It seems after such incidents like this our Native people are trying to negotiate rights "properly" but I think there will be a time again soon when we will all band together like this.
At the end of this film it was mentioned that no agreements were yet agreed upon, watching this film I felt hurt and angry. I almost wish I could have been there.
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