In 1990 a 150 day long revolt took place in the town of Oka in Quebec. The Mohawk Indians were tired of the immigrants they had welcomed to their land four and a half centuries ago but who now wanted to rob them. Tired of the town council who decided to take over their territory to enlarge the golf course. The Mohawks would not stand by and watch what they believe were white men sealing Indian Territory.
They build roadblocks, barricades and strung up barbed wire to prevent invading policemen and town council members.
Wednesday July 11, 1990
Many of he Mohawk women and children were camping on the Indians cemetery in defence of their land, while the Mohawk men, armed with rifles protected the barricades.
Just before dawn the police officers arrived, armed with rifles, teargas, bulletproof vests and gas masks. Johnny Cree, a spiritual leader, was praying for the Mohawks to be victorious.
The Mohawks burned tobacco. According to their traditions, the tobacco smoke carried their prayers to the creator, the Great Spirit and Mother Nature.
The leading police officer told the women that he wanted to talk to a spokesman. The woman told the police, that they were already talking to the spokesman, the women and the children. The Mohawks doesn´t have a leader. All is in administration, not one.
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