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\nFrom sewing regalia to dancing at powwow to learning traditional language, <i>I’m Finding My Talk<\/i> is about rediscovering her community, and finding culture. Features stunning, vibrant illustrations by Mi’kmaw artist Pauline Young.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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