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- 1 2 Irwin, Nigel (2016). "Frances Koncan unapologetic about 'de-colonial' comedy". Windspeaker. 34 (4).
- ↑ "NEED one last jolt of the Winnipeg". Winnipeg Free Press. 24 July 2016. p. A11. ProQuest 1813999147.
- ↑ "Reconciliation leader, astronomy educator round out 2nd group of Future 40 finalists". CBC. Oct 31, 2017.
- ↑ King, Randall (26 July 2016). "Jul 2016: Koncan's zahgidiwin/love earns playwright award". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
- ↑ Wilson, Jill (22 July 2017). "Jul 2017: Winnipeg's Koncan showcases serious issues at 2017 fringe". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
- ↑ Dempsey, Shawna (14 July 2016). "zahgidiwin/love (review)". CBC.