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What We Love: Gabby Paterson – North Island Strong…and Fast!

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  • July 24, 2023
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Quatsino girl brought home a whole lotta gold!

Shout out to Gabby Paterson from Quatsino First Nations! She won four gold medals at the North American Indigenous Games in Halifax, Nova Scotia for the U16 Division!

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