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Posted by Greta Regan on
October 24, 2018
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Mi'kmaw elder and knowledge keeper Murdena Marshall died this week at the age of 76 after a long life of service to her community. Elder Marshall was a long-time educator, an expert in traditional knowledge, and a fluent speaker of the Mi'kmaw language. She was a professor of Mi'kmaq Studies at Cape Breton University and wasÌý key in the creation of its Integrative Science program.
The Fish-WIKS family extends its condolences to the family, friends, and community of Elder Marshall. We know she will be deeply missed by many.
Read more about Elder Marshall in this or in the .
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