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John Steckley: Lecturer says Toronto in the Huron language means trees or trees in water.
John Steckley: Lecturer says Toronto in the Huron language means trees or trees in water.

John Steckley: Lecturer says Toronto in the Huron language means trees or trees in water.

Date7/13/1984
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0134322F
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