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McCarthy, who currently lives in Pigeon Lake, Alberta says, \u201cI grew up in Frog Lake First Nation. My family was heavily involved in politics \u2013 chiefs and councillors \u2013 and I come from a line of activists.\u201d The Case That Sparked Action McCarthy\u2019s journey began in 2015 when he discovered mismanagement of funds while working for Frog Lake First Nation. \u201cPeople encouraged me to speak up, so I did. 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McCarthy, who currently lives in Pigeon Lake, Alberta says, \u201cI grew up in Frog Lake First Nation. My family was heavily involved in politics \u2013 chiefs and councillors \u2013 and I come from a line of activists.\u201d The Case That Sparked Action McCarthy\u2019s journey began in 2015 when he discovered mismanagement of funds while working for Frog Lake First Nation. \u201cPeople encouraged me to speak up, so I did. 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