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The cree of the James Bay area have one of the last non-dependent native cultures in North America

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The cree of the James Bay area have one of the last non-dependent native cultures in North America

Date5/17/1972

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Beaty, Keith (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The cree of the James Bay area have one of the last non-dependent native cultures in North America. Opponents of the James Bay electric project say it will destroy some of the fish and animals that hunters like Frank Ludick (left); and Andrew Napash depend on for food.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0008873F

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