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Tanya Talaga: Anishinaabe Teachings About Life

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

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The award-winning author and journalist discusses her new audio series, "Seven Truths," which looks at the place of Indigenous people in Canada and the lessons that can be drawn from the Seven Grandfather Teachings that guide Anishinaabe life. "Seven Truths" is available on Audible.ca.
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