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Uncle Robbie Thorpe - Indigenous Activism
Ep. 9
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Uncle Robbie Thorpe is a long time activist for Indigenous cultural and political rights. Robbie's campaigning since the 1970s has had a profound impact across generations and continues to this day. He talks about community, broadcasting on 3CR radio and his efforts to re-introduce native plants to Richmond.
This podcast was supported by the North Richmond Community Grants Program, The Arts Richmond Collective and BANH Inc.
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