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Christina Jean Keeper CM OM MSM (born March 20, 1962) is a Canadian-Cree actress, film producer and former politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Churchill from 2006 until her defeat in the 2008 Canadian federal election.[1]

Key Information

First known for her role as RCMP officer Michelle Kenidi in the CBC Television series North of 60,[2] she was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 2006 Canadian federal election, and served as a Liberal Party of Canada Member of Parliament representing the electoral district of Churchill.[1] Following her defeat in the 2008 Canadian federal election she returned to film and television, and continues to work as both an actress and a film producer.

Background

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A member of the Norway House Cree Nation in northern Manitoba, she was born in Winnipeg.[3] She is the granddaughter of Olympic long distance runner Joe Keeper and the daughter of Joseph I. Keeper, a member of the Order of Canada, and Phyllis Keeper (née Beardy), an Anglican priest.[1]

Keeper studied history and theatre at the University of Winnipeg.[2] Originally planning to become a history professor, she instead became an actor after getting involved in an indigenous theatre company in Winnipeg.[2]

Acting

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Keeper had a number of supporting roles in film,[1] most notably in the National Film Board of Canada docudrama short For Angela,[2] before being cast in North of 60 in 1992.[4] She was a five-time Gemini Award nominee for Best Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role for her work on the series, winning the award at the 11th Gemini Awards in 1997.[5] At the 9th Gemini Awards in 1995, she also received a Gemini nomination for Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series, for her performance in For Angela.[6]

Following the end of North of 60 as a regular series, Keeper continued her role as Michelle Kenidi in several North of 60 television films,[7] and appeared in the films Heater, Skins and On the Corner, until she decided to seek the Liberal nomination in Churchill in 2005.[8]

After her election defeat in 2008, she took on both acting and production roles in the APTN drama series Cashing In.[9] More recently she has acted in the television series Mohawk Girls, Heartland and Acting Good, and the films Through Black Spruce, Falls Around Her and Stellar.

A partner in the film production firm Kistikan Pictures,[3] she was a producer of Through Black Spruce,[10] as well as the films Road of Iniquity, Sky Stories and REDress Redress Project. In 2014 she participated in the creation of Going Home Star, a Royal Winnipeg Ballet production on the theme of indigenous reconciliation.[11]

Political career

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Keeper was elected as a Member of Parliament in the 2006 Canadian federal election, representing the Liberal Party in Churchill.[12] She benefited from a split in the New Democratic Party, which had held the riding for all but one term since 1979. The incumbent, Bev Desjarlais, had resigned from the NDP and run as an independent after losing the NDP nomination to Niki Ashton. The combined vote totals for Ashton and Desjarlais exceeded that of Keeper.

She served as the Official Opposition's Critic for Public Health and Canadian Heritage, and as a Special Advisor for Aboriginal Outreach in the 39th Parliament of Canada.[3]

Ashton sought a rematch in the 2008 Canadian federal election and defeated her.[13]

While Keeper has not sought office since, she continues to work as a political activist. She currently serves as chair of the board of trustees for the Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation, as a member of the advisory committees of the Urban Shaman Gallery, Red Cross Manitoba and Canadians for a New Partnership, and an honorary witness for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.[3]

Electoral record

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2006 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
Liberal Tina Keeper 10,159 40.68 +2.3 $75,179
New Democratic Niki Ashton 7,103 28.41 -15.0 $70,290
Independent Bev Desjarlais 4,283 17.15 -26.3 $23,042
Conservative Nazir Ahmad 2,886 11.55 -3.6 $23,875
Green Jeff Fountain 401 1.60 -1.4 $2,837
Independent Brad Bodnar 146 0.58 – $69
Total valid votes 24,966 100.00   –
Total rejected ballots 90 0.36 –
Turnout 25,056 53.63 +14.1
  Liberal gain from New Democrat Swing +8.7
2008 Canadian federal election
Party Candidate Votes % ±% Expenditures
New Democratic Niki Ashton 8,734 47.76 +19.35 $79,086
Liberal Tina Keeper 5,289 28.74 -11.94 –
Conservative Wally Daudrich 3,773 20.50 +8.95 $45,616
Green Saara Harvie 606 3.29 +1.69 $28
Total valid votes/Expense limit 18,402 100.00   $91,452
Total rejected ballots 102 0.55 +0.19
Turnout 18,504 40.15 -13.48
  New Democrat gain from Liberal Swing +

Awards

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In addition to her Gemini Award nominations and win, she is the recipient of a National Aboriginal Achievement Award,[14] three American Indian Film Festival awards for acting and producing, and a 2014 Canadian Civil Liberties Association award for Public Engagement.[15] She was named ACTRA's Woman of the Year in 2017.[3] In June 2017, Keeper received both an honorary doctor of letters from Wilfrid Laurier University,[3] and a Governor General's Meritorious Service Medal for the ballet Going Home Star.[16]

She was named to the Order of Manitoba in 2002.[1]

In December 2019, the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television announced Keeper as the recipient of its Earle Grey Award at the 8th Canadian Screen Awards.[17]

In June 2024, Keeper was inducted as a Member of the Order of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon. The order recognizes her work as an actress and producer, most known for her role in CBC's North of 60, as well as for being one of the first Cree members of Parliament.[18]

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Tina Keeper is a Canadian actress, producer, and former politician of Nation descent, best known for her portrayal of RCMP officer Michelle Kenidi in the series . Her performance in the series, which depicted life in a remote Indigenous community, earned her a Gemini Award for Best Actress in a Continuing Dramatic Role in 1997. Keeper entered federal politics as a Liberal, winning the riding of Churchill in the 2006 election and becoming the first Indigenous woman to serve as a from the province; she held the seat until her defeat in 2008. Through her production company, Kistikan Pictures, she has developed projects focused on Indigenous narratives, including the film Through Black Spruce and the APTN series Cashing In. Keeper's contributions to arts and advocacy have been recognized with honors such as the in 2002, the Indspire Award in 2005, and the Meritorious Service Medal in 2016.

Early Life and Background

Family Origins and Upbringing

Tina Keeper was born on March 20, 1962, in , , as a member of the Nation with deep roots in . Her paternal grandfather, Joseph Benjamin "Joe" Keeper, was a athlete who competed for in the 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter events at the 1912 Olympics, finishing fourth in the latter, and later served as a soldier in the First World War, earning the . Keeper is the daughter of Joseph I. Keeper, who dedicated his career to First Nations community development, including advocacy against hydro development impacts on Indigenous lands, and was appointed to the in 1992 for these efforts, and Phyllis Keeper, an Anglican priest and community volunteer who provided spiritual guidance to organizations like Winnipeg Harvest. Her parents were part of a vibrant Indigenous network in that included artists such as , exposing her to cultural and creative influences from an early age. Raised in amid a close-knit Indigenous community, Keeper's upbringing was shaped by her family's history as residential school survivors, which instilled a strong connection to northern heritage despite the urban setting. This background emphasized resilience, activism, and cultural preservation, with her father's lifelong focus on resource development issues and her mother's clerical and charitable roles modeling .

Education and Early Influences

Keeper was born on March 20, 1962, in , , as a member of the Norway House Cree Nation. Her family relocated to when she was four years old. Descended from residential school survivors originating from northern communities, Keeper grew up with a profound familial emphasis on Indigenous historical consciousness and cultural continuity. Her grandfather, Joe Keeper, was a long-distance runner who represented at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, exemplifying early generational ties to perseverance and public achievement within her lineage. These roots instilled in Keeper a strong interest in Canadian , leading her to pursue degree-level studies in the subject with initial ambitions of becoming a history professor. In the early 1980s, amid her academic inclinations, she affiliated with an Indigenous theatre collective in Winnipeg, an experience that introduced her to performance as a vehicle for narrative expression. Keeper formally studied theatre at the from 1989 to 1992, completing a in theatre in 2007. She further honed her skills through specialized training at the Centre for Indigenous Theatre, the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and the Sundance Institute's programs for Indigenous filmmakers and actors. This blend of historical scholarship and practical theatre immersion, informed by her family's traditions, redirected her career trajectory toward and production as tools for amplifying underrepresented Indigenous perspectives.

Entertainment Career

Acting Breakthroughs

Tina Keeper's acting breakthrough came in 1992 when she was cast as RCMP Michelle Kenidi in the series , set in the fictional Indigenous community of Lynx River in Canada's [Northwest Territories](/page/Northwest Territories). The role marked a significant departure from her earlier minor appearances, such as in the National Film Board's Mistress Madeleine (1986) and Smoked Lizard Lips (1991), establishing her as a leading Indigenous actress in Canadian television. Kenidi, a tough yet principled navigating law enforcement amid cultural tensions in a remote Dene and community, required Keeper to portray complex themes of identity, duty, and community conflict, drawing on her own heritage from the Norway House Nation. The series aired from 1992 to 1998, spanning 90 episodes and five feature-length movies, with Keeper appearing in over 85 episodes as the character evolved from to . Her performance earned critical acclaim for its authenticity and depth, culminating in a Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role in 1997. Keeper later reprised the role in spin-off telefilms, including Another Country (2003), In the Blue Ground (2004), and Distant Drumming (2005), for which she received a Gemini nomination in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series category. This role represented a pivotal advancement in Keeper's career, launching her into prominence and highlighting Indigenous stories on national television at a time when such representations were scarce in mainstream Canadian media. North of 60 not only boosted Keeper's visibility but also influenced broader industry shifts toward authentic Indigenous narratives, as evidenced by its enduring legacy in discussions of media representation. Subsequent roles, such as in Falls Around Her (2018), built on this foundation, though North of 60 remains the cornerstone of her acting recognition.

Producing and Directing Contributions

Tina Keeper serves as president of Kistikan Pictures Inc., a Winnipeg-based partnered with Buffalo Gal Pictures, through which she has produced and co-produced several Indigenous-focused , television, and multimedia projects. Her producing efforts emphasize collaborations with Indigenous filmmakers and artists, including the feature film Road of Iniquity (2015), written and directed by Maliseet filmmaker Mark Ennis, which explores themes of redemption and . She co-produced the feature adaptation Through Black Spruce (2018), directed by and based on Joseph Boyden's novel, following the story of two sisters amid urban disappearance and family bonds; Keeper optioned the rights in 2012 and anchored the project alongside producers and Barbara Samuels. Additional producing credits include the co-production of Going Home Star, a full-length with the Royal Ballet that integrates Indigenous and classical elements; the short documentary The , featuring artist Jaime Black's installation of red dresses symbolizing ; and the TV series Cashing In for APTN. More recent works encompass Acting Good Seasons 3 and 4, comedy series for CTV Comedy and APTN featuring Indigenous talent and streaming on platforms like Crave; and the immersive Sky Stories 360-3D VR experience. Kistikan Pictures is also developing the feature Ancestral Beasts for production in fall 2025, written and directed by filmmaker Tim Reidel. In directing, Keeper helmed the 1999 National Film Board short How Do They Make Money?, a wordless four-minute illustrating the industrial process of minting Canadian pennies through animated sequences of metal discs transforming into currency. Her directorial work aligns with early educational and process-oriented , though her primary contributions have shifted toward producing roles that foster Indigenous narratives.

Notable Productions and Collaborations

Keeper first achieved recognition as Constable Michelle Kenidi, an RCMP officer, in the series , which ran from 1992 to 1997 and depicted daily life in the fictional community of Lynx River, . Her earlier acting credits included the National Film Board short Mistress Madeleine (1986) and the film Smoked Lizard Lips (1991). Through her production company Kistikan Pictures Inc., founded in partnership with Buffalo Gal Pictures in 2010, Keeper has focused on Indigenous-led content, serving as president and on multiple projects. Notable television productions include Cashing In, an APTN series airing from 2009 to 2014 set on the Stonewalker First Nation, in which she also starred as Aura, and Acting Good, a for which Kistikan produced the first two seasons, earning her an Manitoba award on November 26, 2024. In film, Kistikan co-produced Road of Iniquity, a feature directed by Mark F. Ennis, and Through Black Spruce (2018), an adaptation of Joseph Boyden's novel directed by , in collaboration with Serendipity Point Films; the latter follows a woman's search for her missing twin in . Keeper also appeared as an in Falls Around Her (2018), a produced by The Film Farm and Baswewe Films. Key collaborations extend to non-traditional formats, such as her role as associate producer on Going Home Star – Truth and Reconciliation, a 2014 ballet by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet choreographed by Mark Godden with music by Christos Hatzis, which premiered in Winnipeg on October 23, 2014, and addressed Indigenous residential school experiences through input from survivors. Other Kistikan efforts include the short documentary The REDress Project and the 360-3D VR experience Sky Stories.

Political Career

2006 Election and Entry into Parliament

Tina Keeper, a actress and producer best known for her role in the television series , entered federal politics as the Liberal Party candidate for the Churchill electoral district in during the 39th Canadian federal election. The election, called on November 29, 2005, by Prime Minister amid a Liberal minority government, was held on January 23, 2006, following the defeat of Martin's confidence motion. Keeper's candidacy leveraged her prominence in Canadian media and her ties to Indigenous communities in the riding, which encompasses remote northern areas with significant and populations. The contest in Churchill was a tight three-way race, complicated by the independent candidacy of Bev Desjarlais, a former MP expelled from the NDP caucus in 2005 over her opposition to . Keeper won with 10,157 votes (40.68% of the popular vote), ahead of NDP candidate with 7,093 votes (28.41%) and Desjarlais with 4,283 votes (17.16%). The Conservative candidate, Nazir Ahmad, received 2,886 votes (11.56%), while contender Jeff Fountain polled 401 votes (1.61%). Voter turnout in the riding was approximately 52%, reflecting challenges in accessing remote communities during the winter election. Keeper's victory flipped the seat from NDP hands—Desjarlais had held it since —and secured the Liberals' hold on one of Manitoba's six seats in a nationwide result that saw the Conservative Party form a minority government under . She was sworn in as for Churchill on January 23, 2006, joining the 39th Parliament as part of the Official Opposition. Her election highlighted the role of cultural figures in northern politics, where issues like , resource development, and infrastructure dominated voter concerns.

Parliamentary Roles and Policy Positions

Keeper was appointed as the Official Opposition Critic for Canadian Heritage and following her election to the in January 2006. In these roles, she scrutinized the Conservative government's policies on cultural preservation, arts funding, and public health initiatives, including opposition to reductions in federal support for residential school survivors' compensation, which she noted had been diminished under the prior Liberal package. Her constituency work emphasized advocacy for First Nations communities, comprising 65% of Churchill's population across Cree, Oji-Cree, Dene, Ojibway, and Métis nations, where she prioritized jurisdictional barriers to service delivery. Keeper championed , a policy framework to ensure First Nations children receive essential health and social services without intergovernmental delays, advancing related bills during her parliamentary term to address systemic gaps in child welfare. She advocated for increased funding and recognition of Indigenous healing programs, drawing on her heritage from Norway House Cree Nation to represent 33 First Nations in her riding. As a Liberal in opposition, her positions aligned with party emphases on expanding access to services and protecting Canadian heritage against perceived federal underinvestment, while critiquing inaction on Aboriginal women's issues through ties to organizations like the Native Women's Association of Canada.

Electoral Defeat and Political Legacy

In the federal election held on October 14, 2008, Keeper was defeated in the Churchill riding by challenger , securing 29% of the popular vote as the Liberal incumbent. Her loss reflected the riding's competitive dynamics, with the NDP capitalizing on regional support in amid a minority Conservative nationally. Keeper's parliamentary service spanned from her by-election victory on January 23, 2006, to the 2008 defeat, during which she served as the Liberal Official Opposition critic for Canadian Heritage and . In these roles, she critiqued heritage policies, including opposition to cuts affecting cultural programs, and advocated for public health initiatives relevant to remote Indigenous communities. Her legislative record included interventions on Indigenous recognition, such as addressing the on National Aboriginal Day to highlight cultural preservation needs, though no major bills sponsored by Keeper advanced to passage given the short term and opposition status. Keeper's tenure underscored barriers for Indigenous representatives in federal politics, as one of few First Nations MPs at the time, but her rapid electoral reversal highlighted challenges in sustaining voter support in a riding prone to NDP dominance. Politically, Keeper's legacy endures through heightened visibility for and perspectives in , bridging entertainment and governance to emphasize community-driven priorities like and . Despite the brevity of her service, her post-parliamentary reflections on unresolved northern issues informed ongoing advocacy, including considerations of future candidacy.

Advocacy and Public Service

Indigenous Community Work

Keeper served as an Honorary Witness for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of , inducted in June 2012 at the Saskatoon National Event. In this capacity, she co-produced the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Going Home Star—Truth and Reconciliation, a 2014 production that incorporated survivor testimonies from the TRC to illustrate the intergenerational trauma of residential schools through dance, aiming to educate audiences on historical injustices. Beyond reconciliation projects, Keeper has pursued public initiatives to promote between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, leveraging her background as a member of Nation. These efforts include advocacy for Indigenous social issues, such as prevention and the crisis of and girls, drawing on her visibility as a to highlight systemic challenges in First Nations. Her commitment extends to capacity-building among Indigenous creatives, collaborating with First Nations and Métis artists on projects that amplify community voices and foster cultural preservation. This work aligns with broader goals of empowerment, as evidenced by her production of documentaries like The REDress Project, which addresses violence against Indigenous women through art.

Focus on Women's and Health Issues

Keeper served as the Official Opposition Critic for during her tenure in the House of Commons from 2006 to 2008, where she highlighted systemic neglect in First Nations health services, including the federal government's failure to implement the Kelowna Accord, which had outlined commitments to address Indigenous health, education, and poverty with a $5 billion investment over five years. In parliamentary debates, she emphasized the deterioration of on-reserve health infrastructure and advocated for targeted interventions to combat prevalent issues such as and rates, which statistics from the period showed were 3-5 times higher among Indigenous populations compared to non-Indigenous Canadians. Her critiques drew on empirical data from reports indicating underfunding and jurisdictional disputes between federal and provincial governments as causal factors in these disparities. Beyond her parliamentary role, Keeper has engaged in broader advocacy for women's issues within Indigenous communities, including equality in research funding and policy representation. During Question Period discussions, she probed government shortfalls in women's equality initiatives, seeking elaboration on gaps in advocacy and specific to Indigenous women, who faced higher rates of violence and economic marginalization as documented in surveys from the era showing Indigenous women comprising 4% of the female population but 16% of female homicide victims. She has produced public education campaigns aimed at raising awareness of affecting Indigenous women, such as access to maternal care and family support services, leveraging her media background to amplify these concerns. Keeper's efforts earned recognition from the Assembly of First Nations, which in 2018 praised her as an ambassador for First Nations women and a dedicated advocate for children's welfare, tying into health issues like early childhood interventions. In 2017, ACTRA named her Woman of the Year, citing her humanitarian work on social issues intersecting gender and Indigenous health inequities, independent of mainstream institutional narratives that often underemphasize causal links to policy failures over cultural factors.

Awards and Recognition

Acting and Producing Honors

Keeper received the Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role in 1997 for her portrayal of Michelle Kenidi in the television series , marking her as the first Indigenous to win in that category for a dramatic series. She had previously been nominated for the same award in 1995. In recognition of her lifetime contributions to Canadian television, Keeper was awarded the Earle Award at the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards, honoring exceptional bodies of work by performers. For her producing efforts, Keeper earned the ACTRA Manitoba Award on November 26, 2024, specifically for producing the first two seasons of the Indigenous-led Acting Good. She was named ACTRA National's in 2017, acknowledging her artistic achievements alongside advocacy. In 2023, she was inducted into Playback magazine's Hall of Fame for her career sowing opportunities for Indigenous talent in film and television production. Additionally, in 2004, she received the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for her contributions to the arts through acting and producing.

Public Service and Advocacy Awards

In 2024, Tina Keeper was appointed a Member of the for her advocacy on Indigenous issues, public service as a parliamentarian, and efforts to promote cultural representation through media and policy. The honour acknowledges her role as one of the first members of and her ongoing work supporting Indigenous narrative sovereignty and community leadership. Keeper received the Meritorious Service Medal from the in 2017 for exemplary Indigenous leadership, particularly in advancing community visions and efforts alongside collaborators like André Lewis. This decoration highlights her contributions to in fostering Indigenous self-determination and cultural preservation. In 2017, she was named ACTRA National's Woman of the Year, an award recognizing both artistic excellence and dedicated advocacy for equity in the , including support for Indigenous and women's issues in media and production. The selection emphasized her influence in union-level reforms and public engagement on representation. Keeper earned the Canadian Association Award for Public Engagement, citing her parliamentary and advocacy roles in defending civil rights and Indigenous against institutional overreach. This recognition underscores her focus on policy-driven protections for marginalized communities. Earlier, in 2002, she was invested into the for lifetime public service rooted in her Cree Nation heritage, including community development and cultural advocacy beyond her acting career.

Recent Developments and Ongoing Impact

Post-Political Productions

Keeper established Kistikan Pictures as her primary production company following her 2008 electoral defeat, emphasizing Indigenous-led storytelling in film, television, and . The company has produced multiple projects centered on and narratives, including the APTN drama series Cashing In, which explores economic challenges in Indigenous communities. A key project was the 2018 feature film Through Black Spruce, an adaptation of Joseph Boyden's novel directed by Don McKellar, where Keeper served as producer alongside Robert Lantos and Barbara Samuels; she optioned the rights in 2012 to highlight missing and murdered Indigenous women themes. Other Kistikan productions include the feature Road of Iniquity by Maliseet director Mark Ennis, the 360-degree VR experience Sky Stories, and the ballet film Going Home Star in collaboration with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. In recent years, Kistikan produced seasons 3 and 4 of the comedy series Acting Good for CTV Comedy and APTN, featuring Indigenous comedian Paul Rabliauskas and directed by talents such as and ; season 4 wrapped production shortly before 2024. The company also developed the short documentary The REDress Project, showcasing Métis artist Jaime Black's installation on . Looking ahead, Kistikan announced Ancestral Beasts, a feature by Métis director Tim Reidel slated for fall 2025 release. Additionally, in 2014, Keeper introduced Argyle Sox Productions, supporting student-led films such as a modern adaptation of John Steinbeck's and Blood Memory, though these efforts primarily involved educational collaborations in . Her production work has consistently prioritized authentic Indigenous voices, often in partnership with community creators.

Recent Honors and Speaking Engagements

In June 2024, Tina Keeper was appointed a Member of the by Governor General , recognizing her contributions as an actress, producer, and advocate for Indigenous communities and women's issues. This honor highlights her long-standing impact in the arts, including her portrayal of RCMP officer Michelle Kenidi in the CBC series , and her work addressing health disparities and cultural representation. On November 26, 2024, Keeper received the Manitoba Award, presented by the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, and Radio Artists, for her multifaceted career as an Indigenous politician, advocate, and producer. The award acknowledges her pioneering roles in Canadian media and , including her tenure as a Liberal for Churchill from 2006 to 2011. Keeper was named the recipient of the Earle Grey Award at the 2025 , a lifetime achievement honor for distinguished contributions to Canadian television. In October 2024, Keeper served as the keynote speaker at the Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference in Manitoba, where she delivered a motivational address drawing on her experiences as an actor, film producer, and advocate for Indigenous women in the industry. Her speech emphasized perseverance, cultural storytelling, and barriers faced by women in film trades.

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