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Winschgaoug | Jan 16, 2013 | 9:53

Romeo Saganash returns to House of Commons

Last October, the New Democratic MP Romeo Saganash, was forced off an airplane at Montreal airport en route to Val d'or because he was too drunk to travel. The MP for Abitibi - James Bay - Nunavik - Eeyou later admitted he had a problem with alcohol and needed help. He was absent from work over 2 months. In January, Romeo Saganash was back at work in Ottawa. Roderick Rabbitskin spoke to him.

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Winschgaoug - Many caught up in the excitement of Nishiyuu Journey despite distanceApr 10, 2013 | 10:02Winschgaoug Many caught up in the excitement of Nishiyuu Journey despite distance Audio
Winschgaoug Many caught up in the excitement of Nishiyuu Journey despite distance Apr 10, 2013 | 10:02While there were thousands of people on Parliament Hill March 25th to welcome the walkers of the Journey of Nishiyuu, they weren't the only ones caught up in the excitement. Many others across the country were the event live on television. Vincent Georgek
Winschgaoug - Many caught up in excitement of Nishiyuu arrivalApr 10, 2013 | 10:02Winschgaoug Many caught up in excitement of Nishiyuu arrival Audio
Winschgaoug Many caught up in excitement of Nishiyuu arrival Apr 10, 2013 | 10:02While there were thousands of people on Parliament Hill March 25th to welcome the walkers of the Journey of Nishiyuu, they weren't the only ones caught up in the excitement. Many others across the country were the event live on television. Vincent Georgek
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Winschgaoug - Geordie RupertApr 9, 2013 | 4:11Winschgaoug Geordie Rupert Audio
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Winschgaoug - Maryanne Rupert of WhapmagoostuiApr 9, 2013 | 6:22Winschgaoug Maryanne Rupert of Whapmagoostui Audio
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Winschgaoug - Nishiyuu arrives in OttawaApr 8, 2013 | 14:08Winschgaoug Nishiyuu arrives in Ottawa Audio
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