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Survivors of Shingwauk Indian Residential School say there are unmarked graves of students at the site.
Former students who attended the school in the 1940s and 1950s have said there are additional graves besides Shingwauk Cemetery where 72 students are buried.
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Krista McCracken, interim director of Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre, told The Sault Star “some” survivors recall burials of students being done “outside the bounds of the cemetery.” They ‘didn’t really know” why there was another burial area, said McCracken.
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Algoma University president and vice-chancellor Asima Vezina is this yearâs Athena Award recipient.
The annual award is presented to a deserving individual recognizing professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills.
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The recipient was announced at Mondayâs virtual event, which replaced a traditional breakfast gathering of business women.
Vezina has been described as an engaging and encouraging women, not hesitant to praise others for their good work and achievements. She leads with integrity and honesty and has the ability to communicate and make others feel included and valued.