Relations between the Quebec government and its Indigenous populations were already troubled when the Oka Crisis erupted. A woman in Kanesatake holds a flag during a rolling convoy on Saturday to commemorate the thirty year anniversary of the Oka Crisis. His opposition effectively torpedoed the reform agreement that would have recognized Quebec's "distinct" status in exchange for signing the Constitution. In the 30 years since the Oka Crisis, Quebec-Indigenous relations have improved markedly, Sioui said: "It's not the same ball game. Saturday marks 30 years since the beginning of the 78-day siege known as the Oka Crisis.

Source: CBC News July 12, 2020 21:56 UTC