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Linda Debassige
Activist
Grand Council Chief of the Namaygoosisagagun First Nation in northern Ontario.
Notable Quotes
"devastated by an unexpected and fast-moving wildfire"View Story →
"The remote Namaygoosisagagun First Nation in northern Ontario was 'devastated by an unexpected and fast-moving wildfire' that severely damaged homes and community buildings."View Story →
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