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Winschgaoug | Feb 6, 2013 | 6:02

TRC stops in Val d'Or

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission held two days of hearings in Val d'Or on February 5th and 6th. Commissioner Marie Wilson listened to survivors from all over the region, including many Crees. Betsy Longchap was there and spoke with many survivors, including Jackie Gull Barney and Johnny Grant from Waswanipi. Louise Neeposh from Ouje-Bougamou was there to help support the survivors.

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