5 Ws
When did the Oka Crisis occur (Year and number of days the standoff lasted)
Who were the Mohawks known as, and what skills did they have?
The Mohawks are known as the People of the Flint, skilled fighters, builders, and innovators.
What was the big tipping point that caused the conflict to become deadly?
An SQ soldier was killed
Why was the peace village a smart way for protesters to gain attention?
They stayed in front of the government buildings to get attention, they grew in big numbers to make themselves seen, they had no weapons on them so they were peaceful.
How many siblings does Dane have?
1
Why did the crisis begin?
Golf course was being built on the Mohawks sacred burial ground, and the Mohawks defended it (Answers may vary)
What area did the Mohawk People originally reside in?
The Hudson Bay
What was the name of the biggest blockade put up by the Mohawks?
Mercier Bridge
What was Peace village?
In Winnipeg Manitoba, ‘Peace Village’ was a camp that was set up in front of the Government building. Indigenous activists set up the growing camp to generate attention from the news to shine light on what was happening in Oka.
What is Dom's favourite song?
All Star
What happened?
What did the longhouse symbolize?
The longhouse symbolized unity: many nations living under one political “roof.”
How did blockades affect people?
Blockades prevented civilians, products, shipping merchandise, and any output from leaving or entering the city.
Who was the PM that ended up stopping the construction? (2x if you get his first name)
Brian Mulroney
What was Brandon for Halloween?
Grim Reaper
Who was involved (list 3)
Mohawks, supporting Indigenous Nations, Oka Locals, SQ, RCMP, Military, Government Officials.
What was the Iroquois Confederacy, and list 3 nations that made up a part of it.
The Iroquois Confederacy was a powerful alliance of five (later six) Indigenous nations. The Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora.
How many police and military fought against how many Mohawks? (roughly)
5000+ vs 500+ (ratio 1 to 10)
What tragedy happened that cause backlash against the Military at the end of the crisis?
A young Indigenous girl was stabbed by a bayonet
What is Max's full first name?
Maximus
Where did the crisis occur? (2 places, plus the Province)
Kanesatake, Oka, and Quebec
How were the Mohawk people dispersed? (Many answers)
Through battles and conflicts between other Indigenous groups, British Settlers, and French Settlers. The Mohawk People were targeted, killed, and dispersed. They were given the Pines from the Sulpicians.
We watched a news segment about the Oka crisis, how did the Mohawk Women particpate in the Crisis, AND what did the Mohawks do to their weaponry in their stronghold?
Women forced back both sides to stand down by placing themselves in between, the Mohawks burned their weapons as a sign of wanting peace.
What happened to The Pines in the end? (Who owned it, what happened on the land)
Canadian government kept it, no developments were made
How many siblings does Bella have?
8