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ELDERS, KNOWLEDGE HOLDERS, FIREKEEPERS & HELPERS
The Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition acknowledges the significant role that Elders, Knowledge Holders, Firekeepers and Helpers play in our communities. They are the keepers of sacred stories, songs, languages, cultures, and traditions. The OAC collaborates with various Elders, Traditional Knowledge Holders, Firekeepers, and Helpers, recognizing their essential contributions to serving our community.
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To learn more about the Elders, Knowledge Holders, Firekeepers and Helpers the OAC has collaborated with, please click on the photos below to view their biographies.
Elders
Elders & Knowledge Keepers
Firekeepers
Traditional Helpers
Retired
Retired Elders & Knowledge Keepers
Memory
In Memory & Spirit
Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery
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