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Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation Announces Passing of Chief Tma Francis

Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation has set up a crisis team to assist those affected by the recent passing of Chief Tma Francis

Help is available at the community’s health centre or by calling the Eskasoni Crisis Team at 1-855-379-2099

Paqnkek Mi’kmaw Nation, The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs, and The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq expressed their condolences on social media.

Antigonish MLA Michelle Thompson issued a statement saying she was very sorry to hear of his passing and would like to extend her sympathy to his friends, family, colleagues, and the community

Francis won re-election as chief last fall.

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