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Displaced by Oldman River Dam

attempted to divert the river around the dam with an excavator. He was later convicted of weapons offenses and other charges, Milton Born With A Tooth (pictured), The Oldman River Dam displaced a few dozen farming and ranching families. It was also protested by some members of the Piikani Nation for loss of water rights and the destruction of their burial grounds. The Piikani Nation activist, and spent over 4 years in jail. The Piikani Nation was eventually awarded over 64 million dollars in damages. (Photo credit: Calgary Herald)