Video excerpt with Pauline Julien
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But when you came back to your home, something had happened that troubled you a lot.
Yeah! This morning, I came at my home and I was really surprised, because I found the table dressed, but nothing changed, and all that… it was clean. And I called my girl and my boy and no answer. So I just learned that yes, they’re denied. At 7 they came for the third time and they took all the people who were here. That’s me, my two children, my boy fifteen years old, my girl 18 years old, her friend, I don’t know, 19 – 20 years old. Two boy and girl friends of theirs. 17 – 18. And my sister, who came to give them money, because for a week, I was not there and everything. They took all the people.
Why do you think your children were…
I would like you to tell me so, why? You know, why? I don’t know at all. Because I am… I don’t know.
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But when you came back to your home, something had happened that troubled you a lot.
Yeah! This morning, I came at my home and I was really surprised, because I found the table dressed, but nothing changed, and all that… it was clean. And I called my girl and my boy and no answer. So I just learned that yes, they’re denied. At 7 they came for the third time and they took all the people who were here. That’s me, my two children, my boy fifteen years old, my girl 18 years old, her friend, I don’t know, 19 – 20 years old. Two boy and girl friends of theirs. 17 – 18. And my sister, who came to give them money, because for a week, I was not there and everything. They took all the people.
Why do you think your children were…
I would like you to tell me so, why? You know, why? I don’t know at all. Because I am… I don’t know.
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Watch the video clip of Pauline Julien describing the arrest of her sister, her children, and their friends. What are the video’s key points?
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Do you think the government was justified in arresting Julien? In arresting her family and friends? Explain your opinions, using evidence provided on this topic.
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Hundreds of people were arrested in Quebec after the War Measures Act was invoked. Do you think the government was justified in arresting people who held opposing views, without evidence of a crime?
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Pauline Julien was a recording artist, and was passionate about many political issues. Choose a political issue that’s important to you and create a piece of art, song, poem or dance to share your feelings and beliefs.
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Date October 25, 1970
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- After the War Measures Act was invoked on October 16, 1970, more than 500 people were arrested on suspicion of being associated with the Front de libération du Québec. Very few people were tried, and only a handful were found guilty.
- Many artists protested the restrictions on civil liberties, including singer and feminist Pauline Julien, who was known for her support of Quebec independence.
- In this video clip, Julien describes the arrest of her sister, her children (ages 15 and 18) and their three friends after she was released from her own arrest.
After the War Measures Act was invoked on October 16, 1970, more than 500 people were arrested on suspicion of being associated with the Front de libération du Québec. Very few people were tried, and only a handful were found guilty.
Among those arrested was Pauline Julien (1928–1998), a singer known for her passion, her feminism, and her support for Quebec independence. Many artists protested the restrictions on civil liberties in 1970. The most famous song was “L’alouette en colère” (“The Angry Skylark”) by Félix Leclerc.
In this video clip, Julien describes the arrest of her sister, her children (ages 15 and 18) and their three friends after she was released from her own arrest.
Beginning on Friday, October 16, 1970, when the War Measures Act was invoked, police launched a series of arrests. More than 500 people were imprisoned — some for several hours, others for several months — in 13 Quebec prisons. The most famous of these was Parthenais Prison, headquarters of the Sûreté du Québec. Very few people were tried, and only a handful were found guilty. The police also carried out more than 30,000 raids, looking for FLQ members, or those who appeared to sympathize with their cause.
Several Quebec artists wrote songs to protest the restrictions on civil liberties in 1970. The most famous of these was “L’alouette en colère” (“The Angry Skylark”) by Félix Leclerc.
Among those arrested was Pauline Julien (1928–1998), a singer known for her passion, her feminism and her support for Quebec independence.
Her partner, poet Gérald Godin (1938–1994), was director of the publishing company Parti pris (which had published a manifesto written by a Front de libération du Québec member), as well as a contributor to the popular weekly, Québec-Presse.
In this video clip, Julien describes the arrest of her sister, her children (ages 15 and 18) and their three friends after she was released from her own arrest.
- After the War Measures Act was invoked on October 16, 1970, more than 500 people were arrested on suspicion of being associated with the Front de libération du Québec. Very few people were tried, and only a handful were found guilty.
- Many artists protested the restrictions on civil liberties, including singer and feminist Pauline Julien, who was known for her support of Quebec independence.
- In this video clip, Julien describes the arrest of her sister, her children (ages 15 and 18) and their three friends after she was released from her own arrest.
After the War Measures Act was invoked on October 16, 1970, more than 500 people were arrested on suspicion of being associated with the Front de libération du Québec. Very few people were tried, and only a handful were found guilty.
Among those arrested was Pauline Julien (1928–1998), a singer known for her passion, her feminism, and her support for Quebec independence. Many artists protested the restrictions on civil liberties in 1970. The most famous song was “L’alouette en colère” (“The Angry Skylark”) by Félix Leclerc.
In this video clip, Julien describes the arrest of her sister, her children (ages 15 and 18) and their three friends after she was released from her own arrest.
Beginning on Friday, October 16, 1970, when the War Measures Act was invoked, police launched a series of arrests. More than 500 people were imprisoned — some for several hours, others for several months — in 13 Quebec prisons. The most famous of these was Parthenais Prison, headquarters of the Sûreté du Québec. Very few people were tried, and only a handful were found guilty. The police also carried out more than 30,000 raids, looking for FLQ members, or those who appeared to sympathize with their cause.
Several Quebec artists wrote songs to protest the restrictions on civil liberties in 1970. The most famous of these was “L’alouette en colère” (“The Angry Skylark”) by Félix Leclerc.
Among those arrested was Pauline Julien (1928–1998), a singer known for her passion, her feminism and her support for Quebec independence.
Her partner, poet Gérald Godin (1938–1994), was director of the publishing company Parti pris (which had published a manifesto written by a Front de libération du Québec member), as well as a contributor to the popular weekly, Québec-Presse.
In this video clip, Julien describes the arrest of her sister, her children (ages 15 and 18) and their three friends after she was released from her own arrest.
Summary
- After the War Measures Act was invoked on October 16, 1970, more than 500 people were arrested on suspicion of being associated with the Front de libération du Québec. Very few people were tried, and only a handful were found guilty.
- Many artists protested the restrictions on civil liberties, including singer and feminist Pauline Julien, who was known for her support of Quebec independence.
- In this video clip, Julien describes the arrest of her sister, her children (ages 15 and 18) and their three friends after she was released from her own arrest.
Essential
After the War Measures Act was invoked on October 16, 1970, more than 500 people were arrested on suspicion of being associated with the Front de libération du Québec. Very few people were tried, and only a handful were found guilty.
Among those arrested was Pauline Julien (1928–1998), a singer known for her passion, her feminism, and her support for Quebec independence. Many artists protested the restrictions on civil liberties in 1970. The most famous song was “L’alouette en colère” (“The Angry Skylark”) by Félix Leclerc.
In this video clip, Julien describes the arrest of her sister, her children (ages 15 and 18) and their three friends after she was released from her own arrest.
In-Depth
Beginning on Friday, October 16, 1970, when the War Measures Act was invoked, police launched a series of arrests. More than 500 people were imprisoned — some for several hours, others for several months — in 13 Quebec prisons. The most famous of these was Parthenais Prison, headquarters of the Sûreté du Québec. Very few people were tried, and only a handful were found guilty. The police also carried out more than 30,000 raids, looking for FLQ members, or those who appeared to sympathize with their cause.
Several Quebec artists wrote songs to protest the restrictions on civil liberties in 1970. The most famous of these was “L’alouette en colère” (“The Angry Skylark”) by Félix Leclerc.
Among those arrested was Pauline Julien (1928–1998), a singer known for her passion, her feminism and her support for Quebec independence.
Her partner, poet Gérald Godin (1938–1994), was director of the publishing company Parti pris (which had published a manifesto written by a Front de libération du Québec member), as well as a contributor to the popular weekly, Québec-Presse.
In this video clip, Julien describes the arrest of her sister, her children (ages 15 and 18) and their three friends after she was released from her own arrest.