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  • William Commanda, ‘Gift to the Algonquin People,’ Passes into Spirit World

    Kenneth Thompson|Aug 11, 2011

    Reprinted with Permission from Indian Country Today Media Network The Anishinabek Nation is mourning its grandfather, William Commanda, who passed away on August 2 at age 97. “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 in a release to the media. Born on November 11, 1913, Ojigkwanong, as he was named, was the great-grandson of Pak...