Ontario: Anishinabek Mourn Passing Of Grandfather William Commanda

Ontario: Anishinabek Mourn Passing Of Grandfather William Commanda   Anishinabek Nation leaders are paying tribute to Grandfather William Commanda who passed into the Spirit World today.   "He was a gift to the Algonquin people and an important figure for all First Nations people. It is a sad day when our elders pass and he will be remembered by many," said Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee.   He was born on Nov. 11, 1913, and named Ojigkwanong. He was the great-grandson of Pakinawatik, a...

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