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The Word goes out from Habitat conference in Vancouver in both spoken and sign language
The Word goes out from Habitat conference in Vancouver in both spoken and sign language

The Word goes out from Habitat conference in Vancouver in both spoken and sign language

Date6/2/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Word goes out from Habitat conference in Vancouver in both spoken and sign language. As Maurice Strong; Canada's UN ambassador; speaks; Dominique Knirsch interprets for the deaf. But all the talk of helping underdeveloped nations has yet to be translated into action.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0004990F
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