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ones that are remembered are the ones that stayed strong, or regained strength, after
the hardships that have presented themselves to Aboriginal people since the time of
the settlers. Regaining the connections to traditions, the strength to support a family,
and the continuous help in the community through professional or personal means, all
establish leaders among Aboriginal people. Today, Aboriginal leaders stand as names
Aboriginal people know across the community; this can be as national as Shawn Atleo or
as local as Lucille Nicholson.
Stephanie Wood