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References
- ↑ Simon Fraser University Virtual Village project, Gwayasdums/Village Island page
- ↑ "open letter to band members from Chief Harold Sewid, Mamalilikulla-Qwe'Qwa'Sot'Em Band, June 24, 2013, with attached research report by Dr. Linda Mattson for the federal government, and Dr. John Pritchard, consultant for the band" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
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