Behind the Headlines: Lenny Dumont embraces Métis roots through music

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While Lenny Dumont is proud to bear a name that holds great meaning for many in the Métis community, he says learning to accept and celebrate his ancestry has been a life-long challenge. He turned to a beloved Métis instrument to help him on his quest to fit in — the fiddle. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

12 Aug 2024 English Canada News

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