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By Shania Tabobondung Local Journalism Initiative reporter for ParrySound.com.\u00a0 Wasauksing First Nation is calling for nominations for the Indigenous Trustee position on the Near North District School Board. It is a four-year role that represents the interests of Indigenous students and families across eight First Nations communities. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. All eight First Nation communities connected to the Near North District School Board (NNDSB) are invited to participate and submit candidate nominations. According to Dave McDougall, director of education at Wasauksing First Nation, which has approximately 40 to 45 students attending NNDSB schools, the position is crucial for Indigenous students and families. Dave McDougall is the Director of Education at Wasauksing First Nation. Credit: Dave McDougall photo In an interview, he explained… <\/p>\n

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By Shania Tabobondung Local Journalism Initiative reporter for ParrySound.com.\u00a0 Wasauksing First Nation is calling for nominations for the Indigenous Trustee position on the Near North District School Board. It is a four-year role that represents the interests of Indigenous students and families across eight First Nations communities. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. All eight First Nation communities connected to the Near North District School Board (NNDSB) are invited to participate and submit candidate nominations. According to Dave McDougall, director of education at Wasauksing First Nation, which has approximately 40 to 45 students attending NNDSB schools, the position is crucial for Indigenous students and families. Dave McDougall is the Director of Education at Wasauksing First Nation. Credit: Dave McDougall photo In an interview, he explained... <\/p>\n

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