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- 1 2 Rhiannon Johnson, "1st-time Indigenous Juno nominees reflect on their music and journeys". CBC News Indigenous, March 5, 2022.
- ↑ Jackson Weaver, "Charlotte Cardin, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber lead 2022 Juno Award nominees". CBC News, March 1, 2022.
- ↑ Tom Sasvari, "Wiikwemkoong musician and group nominated for Juno award". Manitoulin Expositor , April 13, 2022.
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