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1990 16 Oct | The passing of Dorothy Maquabeak Francis (b. 22 March 1912 Waywayseecappo First Nation) in New Westminster, BC. In 1978 she received the Order of Canada in recognition of her life-long work for First Nations people. Her name, Maquabeak, means "Sitting Bear Woman". [BW20p990-991] | Dorothy Francis; In Memoriam; Order of Canada; New Westminster, BC | ||
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