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"077" is the last 3 digits of the Vin number of the OKA that I am building into a motorhome.
Ai produced this fantastic report.....
Based on the search results, the most prominent historical event involving "Oka" is the Oka Crisis of 1990, which was a 77-day standoff between Mohawk protesters, Quebec police, and the Canadian army.
Here is the history related to that event:
Context: The conflict took place in Kanehsatake/Oka, near Montreal, Quebec, stemming from a land dispute over ancestral territory.
The Cause: The town of Oka planned to expand a golf course onto land that included a Mohawk burial ground.
The 77-Day Standoff: The crisis began on July 11, 1990, when the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) tactical unit attacked a blockade erected by Mohawk protesters.
Casualties: During the initial police assault, a 15-minute gun battle occurred, which left SQ Corporal Marcel Lemay dead.
Escalation: The standoff saw 2,000 police officers deployed, later replaced by 4,500 soldiers from the Canadian Armed Forces, who utilized armored personnel carriers and air support.
Significance: The crisis lasted 77 days, ending on September 26, 1990. It was a landmark event for Indigenous rights in Canada, igniting a renewed "warrior spirit" and fostering national attention on land claims.
Long-term Impact: The conflict led to the cancellation of the golf course expansion, and years later, the land was purchased by the federal government for the Kanesatake Mohawk community.
Cheers,
Peter
Cheers, Peter.
OKA196 motorhome built 2004/5, tinyurl.com/OKA196xtMotorhome
OKA 077 lightweight motorhome under construction.
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Cheers, Peter.
OKA196 motorhome built 2004/5, tinyurl.com/OKA196xtMotorhome
OKA 077 lightweight motorhome under construction.
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OKA 374 LT Van, converted to camper/motorhome,
400ah Lithiums, 1100w solar, diesel cooking heating and HWS,
Cummins 6BT, Allison 6 speed auto, Nissan transfer.
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