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The Board of Directors includes Migiziw (Bob) Crawford, President; Georgia Quartaro, Vice-President/Treasurer; Jacqueline Nunes, Secretary; Chloë Crawford; Heather Lash; Connie Johnston; and Breena Johnson. 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