James Gabriel was Grand Chief of the Mohawk community at Kanesatake (located near Oka, Quebec) from 1995 to 2004. His tenure in office was controversial, marked by bitter divisions between his supporters and opponents.
Read more about James Gabriel: Background, Policing and Conflict, S-24, Outsourcing Control of Finances
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