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Out of the Darkness Memorial Walk growing for First Nations

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Neskantaga’s Tracey Wapoose honoured three siblings and other relatives lost to suicide, including Duane Moonias, at the Out of the Darkness Memorial Walk in Thunder Bay.
“This is my first time on the walk,” Wapoose said during the May 4 3.5 kilometre walk along the McIntyre River near Confederation College. “A lot has been happening in my community and I’d like to do something to help with what’s been happening back home.”

Daniel Beardy’s life commemorated at Lakehead University

Create: 12/01/2015 - 19:21

The life of Regional Chief Stan Beardy’s late son Daniel was commemorated during a $1,500 cheque-signing ceremony at Lakehead University.
“Daniel epitomized the spirit, drive and dreams that institutions such as Lakehead are responsible for helping nurture in all students,” said LU president and vice-chancellor Brian Stevenson, who donated $750 towards the Daniel Beardy Memorial Award during the May 16 ceremony.

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