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Oldman River Dam - Displaced People

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, attempted to divert the river around the dam with an excavator. He was later convicted of weapons offenses and other charges, and spent over 4 years in jail. The Piikani Nation was eventually awarded over 64 million dollars in damages. (Photo credit: Calgary Herald), Milton Born With A Tooth (pictured)