Glimmer of hope: Oka's Mohawks fight lawlessness in their backyard

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Authorities destroyed 16 fields of marijuana plants on land owned by the Mohawk Indians in Kanesatake, Quebec in Jul 1995. Newly-elected chief James Gabriel supported the operation. Some members of the tribe alleged that Grand Chief Jerry Peltier knew about the fields and did nothing.

Investigations, Social policy, Demonstrations and protests, Crime, Marijuana industry, Marijuana trade, Mohawks (Native American people), Mohawks, Oka, Quebec, Ojibwas, Gabriel, James, Peltier, Jerry

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Did Glen Clark reel in a big catch?

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Clark's vociferous criticism of Ottawa's handling of the Pacific salmon crisis achieved his aims. The Ottawa and Victoria agreed to review their responsibilities in Pacific salmon fisheries management rather than cut the West Coast salmon fleet by half as was originally proposed.

Political activity, Economic policy, Industry regulations, Fish industry, Fisheries, British Columbia, Government regulation of business, Trade regulation, Clark, Glen

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A man of Hope (Ark.)

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President-elect Bill Clinton decided to pursue public service as a career after he had the opportunity meet Pres John F. Kennedy in 1963. Clinton was elected Attorney General of Arkansas in 1976 and Governor of the state in 1978.

Biography, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Clinton, Bill

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