Mi'kmaq Uprising

The Mi'kmaq Uprising was indigenous uprising in 2013 as protesters fought against fracking on their land in New Brunswick, Canada.
==Background==
Oil companies in New Brunswick had proposed to construct fracking sites on sacred Mi'kmaq land.
==Events==
Between October and December of 2013, Mi-kmaq protesters blocked trains and highways, police fired rubber bullets and pepper spray at the protesters. In response, Mi-kmaq forced the police to retreat by throwing rocks and molotov cocktails, burning down several police cars.Hayden Dahm and Earth First! (2013) Mi'kmaq Indigenous Campaign
==Result==
In 2014, the government of New Brunswick agreed to not construct fracking facilities on Mi-kmaq land. The protesters had succeeded in getting what they wanted.Crimethinc (2017) Gord Hill, Indigenous Artist and Anarchist: An Interview
== See Also ==
* Oka Uprising
* Unist'ot'en Camp
* Standing Rock Protests
== References ==