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Spazito

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2. He paid a pivotal part in the formation of Canada but...

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Reply #1)

Mon Feb 19, 2024, 06:46 PM

Feb 2024

being Metis, history, until recently, has made minimal mention beyond his being hanged for rebellion. It is long past due for him to be recognized as he really was, I am glad it has finally happened.

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