Pascal Quevillon
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Mohawk land defenders demonstrate at residential real estate development in OkaMohawk activists drove out of a forested area in Kanesatake and began a very slow and loud rolling blockade toward Oka.PoliticsMay 22, 2021
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‘Give us some time’ to prepare for reopening from COVID-19 lockdown, Kanesatake grand chief saysThere are fears over bringing COVID-19 into the Mohawk community as Quebec remains the province hardest hit by the novel coronavirus.HealthMay 21, 2020
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Mohawk grand chief and Oka mayor shake hands following weeks of tension in land disputeKanesatake Grand Chief Serge Simon and Oka Mayor Pascal Quevillon told reporters they have put their differences behind them.PoliticsAug 30, 2019
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‘I filled a void’: How a developer wants to help settle centuries of grievances in OkaDeveloper Gregoire Gollin thought he had a steal when he purchased 220 hectares of land between the First Nations territory of Kanesatake and the neighbouring village of Oka, in 2004.CanadaJul 31, 2019
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‘There is no Oka Crisis 2.0’, says Kanesatake grand chief in open letter"We are not for war," the letter reads. "We strive for peace and harmonious cohabitation."CanadaJul 29, 2019
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‘The bridges are cut’: Kanesatake Mohawk chief calls off talks with Oka mayor in land disputeKanesatake Grand Chief Serge Simon cut off all talks with Oka Mayor Pascal Quevillon after the mayor refused to apologize for derogatory comments about the First Nations territory.Jul 26, 2019
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Ottawa says meetings to take place Friday over disputed land deal in OkaThe meeting is aimed at diffusing a tense situation between Oka and Kanesatake as the debate continues over a possible land transfer.Jul 23, 2019
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Quebec, federal government try to diffuse tension in Oka and KanesatakeThe federal and provincial governments are getting involved to try and broker a meeting between Oka and Kanesatake, to help diffuse simmering tension.CanadaJul 19, 2019
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Oka mayor’s comments on Kanesatake lacked respect, says Justin TrudeauOka Mayor Pascal Quevillon is under fire for comments he made over a proposed land transfer to Kanesatake.CanadaJul 18, 2019
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