"Kanehsatake" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Kanehsatake" Meaning

Kanehsatake is a Mohawk name that is often translated to "at the rapids" or "at the falls". It refers to the Mohawk reserve located at the northern tip of Oka, Quebec, Canada.

"Kanehsatake" Examples

Usage Examples for "Kanehsatake"

The 1990 Oka Crisis was sparked by the construction of a golf course near the Mohawk reserve at Kanehsatake, raising tensions between indigenous and non-indigenous communities in Quebec. (1))
On July 11, 1990, Mohawk warriors from Kanehsatake and nearby Kanesatake blockaded the nearby town of Oka, trapping the population and sparking a 78-day standoff. (2)
Kanehsatake, a Mohawk reserve about 60 kilometers northwest of Montreal, has a population of around 2,000 people. (3)
The standoff at Kanehsatake was a turning point in Canadian history, highlighting the ongoing struggles between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian government. a23051356">(4)
The story of the Oka Crisis and the events at Kanehsatake have been immortalized in a 2008 documentary film called " Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance". (5)