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- ↑ Ben Cousins, "'They had no pity': New documentary chronicles traumatizing life at residential schools". CTV News, March 4, 2021.
- ↑ Brent Furdyk, "Television Nominees Announced For 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Leads The Pack With 21 Nominations". ET Canada , March 30, 2021.
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