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This New App Created in Collaboration With the Rainy Lake Ojibwe Community Aims to Preserve Indigenous Language and Knowledge

A new app, developed in collaboration with the Rainy Lake Ojibwe Community, helps preserve indigenous language and knowledge by allowing users to explore traditional stories, landmarks, and family connections.

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This New App Created in Collaboration With the Rainy Lake Ojibwe Community Aims to Preserve Indigenous Language and Knowledge

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This New App Created in Collaboration With the Rainy Lake Ojibwe Community Aims to Preserve Indigenous Language and Knowledge

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