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Crises intervention centre on the Osnaburgh reserve

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Crises intervention centre on the Osnaburgh reserve

Date3/17/1986

Names

Thompson, Tom (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Crises intervention centre on the Osnaburgh reserve at Rat Rapids in Northern Ontario is part of a program to deal with the problems of alcoholism and joblessness among the 650 residents. About 50 percent of the band members are heavy drinkers, their alcoholism counselor says. They live on welfare payments.

Subject

Indigenous peoples

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTS-1-SB-601B-THOMPSON002

Country:Canada

Province or state:Ontario

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