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Angry non-Natives confront police, Native protest
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Tensions mounted in Caledonia, Ontario, last night after a group of about 500 non-Natives rushed to a protest site and confronted police and Native protesters.
Police had to hold back the mob at a blockade. At least two people were arrested, according to news reports.
The non-Natives became angry during a forum on the protest, now in its 57th day. According to CBC News, a crowd of 3,000 voiced frustration about the Natives who are occupying a construction site.
The protesters, from the Six Nations Reserve, say the land was taken illegally from them. The province has started talks in hopes of resolving the situation.
Get the Story:
Frustrations mount as land protest continues (The Globe and Mail 4/25)
Cops hold back mob, natives (CP 4/25)
Caledonia standoff enters 57th day after angry rally ends in arrest (CBC 4/25)
Government 'dropped the ball' on Caledonia dispute: developers
(CBC 4/25)
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