august 14, 2024 – thunder bay, ont.

nine 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 researchers across a variety of disciplines have been awarded natural sciences and engineering research council of canada (nserc) alliance grants, for a total investment of $1,097,000. two projects in particular are driving transnational innovation at the local level.

dr. ashley thomson, associate professor in the faculty of natural resources management, is collaborating with the ministries of northern development, mines, and natural resources, as well as the superior-woods tree improvement association, on a study to understand the patterns of genetic diversity and adaptive variation among boreal tree populations in response to climate change.  

“given black spruce's significance as the most important commercial forest species in ontario, with the largest scale of annual forest renewal in the province, this research will substantially impact the health, resilience, and productivity of crown forests and the broader forest sector economy,” says thomson.

by examining genetic variation and biological traits such as growth, survival, and tolerance to cold and drought, thomson aims to identify climate variables most strongly associated with variation among black spruce populations.

“as global temperatures rise, many boreal tree populations, including black spruce, are predicted to experience decreased growth and survival,” explains thomson. “however, the response is expected to vary among populations and species due to differences in ecophysiological tolerances and their capacity to adapt.”

using this data, thomson and her team will map patterns of adaptive variation and construct predictive models to assess the risk of maladaptation under climate change. the results will be used by research partners to develop species-specific seed transfer guidelines to maintain black spruce health and productivity under climate change. because black spruce is a significant forest species across canada, the impacts of this research could expand far beyond ontario.

the same can be said for research being conducted by dr. ehsan atoofian, associate professor in the department of electrical engineering, in partnership with trojai inc.

atoofian and his research team are tackling the vulnerabilities of deep neural networks (dnns) to malicious attacks. neural networks are a means of machine learning where a computer is trained to perform some task (i.e., object recognition) by analyzing thousands or even millions of examples. despite their success in various real-world applications, these dnns are susceptible to carefully crafted attacks that can deceive even well-trained networks. adversarial attacks exploit the fundamental aspects of how a machine learning algorithm is designed and built and can lead to the corruption of entire systems. this vulnerability poses significant risks in security-sensitive applications like online banking and autonomous driving and could result in identify theft, financial losses, and even loss of human lives.

“as machine learning is being embedded into so many products and services around us, we need to make sure that we are also researching and continually working on the vulnerabilities of these systems,” atoofian says.

atoofian's research will focus specifically on finding ways to defend adversarial attacks that target the energy and execution time of dnns. “computer scientists have done a great job improving the energy-efficiency of machine learning algorithms in resource constrained applications like mobile devices, but this has created vulnerabilities,” he explains. “the outcome of this research will help canadian high-tech industry detect and disable malicious attacks that impact energy consumption of computing systems.”

by leveraging the correlation between firing neurons and predictions made by dnn, atoofian and the research team will monitor the firing neurons during the inference phase so that they can detect the neurons that are activated maliciously. this groundbreaking approach will enhance the robustness of dnns and will be critical to the success of mobile computing.

“from natural sciences to data driven technology, lakehead researchers are continuing to drive real-world innovation locally,” says dr. andrew p. dean, vice-president, research and innovation. “thank you to nserc and our partner organizations for enabling this innovative research activity.”

in 2023/24, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 received almost $2.5 million in assistance from the research support fund to support the indirect costs of research, which includes costs for supporting the management of intellectual property, research and administration, ethics and regulatory compliance, research resources, research facilities, and research security.

nserc alliance grants 2023-24

$1,097,000 in funding from nserc, plus $465,000 from partner organizations

alliance grants (one-to-five-year grants)

ehsan atoofian, associate professor, electrical engineering, “boosting robustness of deep neural networks against sparsity-aware adversarial attacks”, $120,000 ($60,000 from nserc, $30,000 from mitacs, and $30,000 from the partner organization, trojai inc.).

peter hollings, nohfc irc chair in mineral exploration, professor, geology, “mineral chemistry as an exploration tool for gold and copper deposits”, $310,000 ($240,000 from nserc, $70,000 from evolution mining ltd., $50,000 from northisle copper and gold inc.).

• collaborator: university of tasmania

peter hollings, nohfc irc chair in mineral exploration, professor, geology, “geochemistry and mineralization of the indin lake belt of the slave province, nwt”, $240,000 ($160,000 from nserc, $50,000 from nighthawk gold corp., and $30,000 from the government of the northwest territories).

noah phillips, assistant professor, geology, “does dynamic recrystallization enrich gold deposits? a field-to-micro-scale study of the goliath gold complex”, $90,000 ($60,000 from nserc, $30,000 from treasury metals inc.).

amanda diochon, associate professor, geology, “clearing the way for agricultural expansion in the north: evaluating alternative land conversion practices'', $27,000 (nserc preparatory funds to support the development of an application to the nserc-sshrc sustainable agriculture research initiative).

amanda diochon, associate professor, geology, “growing pains? the effect of land conversion on soil health, soil organic carbon stores, and clubroot spread in northern ontario”, $120,000 ($80,000 from nserc, $40,000 from the ontario canola growers association).

ashley thomson, associate professor, natural resources management, “understanding genetic response of black spruce to climate change project / combining phenotypic and population genomic data to assess patterns of adaptive variation and the risk of maladaptation due to climate change in black spruce”, $225,000 ($150,000 from nserc, $60,000 from the ministry of northern development, mines, natural resources and forestry, $15,000 from superior-woods tree improvement association).

robert stewart, associate professor, geography and the environment, “lake nipigon cumulative impacts partnership”, $180,000 ($120,000 from nserc, $60,000 from biinjitiwaabik zaaging anishinaabek).

alliance international (one-to-three-year grants)

ehsan atoofian, associate professor, electrical engineering, “approximate quantum arithmetic units”, $25,000.

• collaborators: dr. alexandru paler at aalto university, finland, and dr. basmadjian at clausthal university of technology, germany.

muhammad khalid, assistant professor, mechanical engineering, “odor-guided underwater propulsion: towards bio-inspired mechanisms for sensing, detection, and navigation”, $25,000.

• collaborator: dr. chengyu li at villanova university, usa.

maryam ebrahimi, canada research chair in low-dimensional nanomaterials, assistant professor, chemistry, “arpes measurements of carbon-based 2d quantum materials with different lattice symmetry”, $25,000.

• collaborator: dr. yannick fagot-revurat, université de lorraine, france.

janusz kozinski, dean, faculty of engineering, “biomass-to-hydrogen conversion: innovative processing and societal implications”, $25,000.

• co-applicant: dr. kang kang, research assistant professor, biorefining research institute, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜
• collaborator: dr. aneta magdziarz, agh university of science and technology, poland.

sudip rakshit, canada research chair in bioenergy and biorefining processes, professor, chemical engineering, “effective depolymerization of pet plastics in the presence of additives towards a circular economy”, $25,000.

• collaborator: dr. vijai gupta, dublin city university, ireland.

salama ikki, associate professor, electrical engineering, “quantum entanglement: unraveling full duplex communication”, $25,000.

• collaborator: dr. murat uysal, new york university, usa.

kang kang, research assistant professor, biorefining research institute, “a collaborative effort to develop biomass‐based graphene quantum dots for metal ion sensing”, $25,000.

• collaborator: dr. dongbing li, university of nottingham (ningbo campus), china

salama ikki, associate professor, electrical engineering, “spatial and temporal prediction of wireless communication channels for 5g+ communication systems”, $25,000.

• collaborator: professor muhammad zeeshan shakir, university of the west of scotland, uk.

july 18, 2024 – thunder bay, ont.

a national initiative, the access open minds indigenous youth mental health and wellness network, to enhance indigenous youth mental health services, co-led by researchers from 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 and mcgill university, has received $1.45 million from the canadian institutes of health research (cihr).

lakehead’s dr. christopher mushquash, canada research chair in indigenous mental health and addiction, professor in the department of psychology, vice president research at the thunder bay regional health sciences centre and chief scientist, thunder bay regional health research institute, and mcgill’s dr. srividya iyer, tier 1 canada research chair in youth, mental health, and learning health systems and professor in the department of psychiatry, are leading the five-year project. this initiative will strengthen capacity amongst indigenous communities and integrated youth services (iys) to provide culturally affirming, high quality and responsive mental health services for indigenous youth.

it brings together youth, elders, family members, researchers, communities and leading indigenous organizations, including the thunderbird partnership foundation under the leadership of dr. carol hopkins and the first peoples wellness circle under the leadership of dr. brenda restoule. dilico anishinabek family care is also a partner on the project.

"by centering indigenous knowledge and practices, we aim to create a sustainable and culturally relevant mental health support system for indigenous youth. this project is a testament to the power of collaboration and the wisdom of indigenous communities, and youth, in addressing mental health challenges," mushquash says.

indigenous youth in canada have experienced significant population growth, accompanied by growing concerns about their mental health and wellbeing. adverse childhood experiences, influenced by historical and systemic factors such as intergenerational trauma, cultural disconnection, poverty and socioeconomic disadvantage, disproportionately affect indigenous youth. limited access to health services, culturally inappropriate care and geographical barriers further exacerbate these challenges.

“we have an opportunity to listen to indigenous youth and work with them to address mental health inequities by advancing practices that centre indigenous knowledge, values and traditions in mental health and wellness services,” iyer emphasizes.

over the next five years, the interdisciplinary research team will focus on relationship building and the development of service practices, tools, interventions and training programs to shape a learning health system that will inform mental health and wellness service delivery for indigenous youth across canada. it will also help build capacity for future leaders in indigenous communities.

“by enabling primary care providers, communities, families and youth with the tools and knowledge on how to navigate the health system, we will strengthen the capacity within indigenous communities to ensure that youth-focused mental health resources are available to them,” mushquash explains.

the government of canada recently invested $59 million in the integrated youth services network of networks (iys-net) to strengthen and expand iys across canada. an innovative approach to youth-focused mental health, iys provides youth with equitable access to a range of services and supports that contribute to health. this includes mental health and substance use services, alongside primary care, peer support, work and study supports, and more. associate professor dr. aislin mushquash, adjunct professor dr. elaine toombs, and postdoctoral fellow dr. carolyn melro from 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜  are also members of this network.

mushquash concludes, “through the larger iys-net initiative, we have the opportunity to address mental health inequities, not just in indigenous communities, but for youth across canada.”

in 2023/24, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 received almost $2.5 million in assistance from the research support fund to support the indirect costs of research, which includes costs for supporting the management of intellectual property, research and administration, ethics and regulatory compliance, research resources, research facilities, and research security.

june 24, 2024 – thunder bay and orillia, ont.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 has been awarded $190,580 as part of the ontario government’s second round of the ontario micro-credentials challenge fund.

this year, ontario is providing funding for 88 micro-credential projects as part of its investment of $5 million for eligible postsecondary institutions to work with industry to co-create or expand rapid training programs that respond to ontario’s evolving labour market.

“the micro-credentials challenge fund brings industry and institutions together to create programs that strengthen ontario’s workforce and economy,” said jill dunlop, minister of colleges and universities in the ontario government’s media release. “micro-credentials reflect current and local labour market needs and immediately prepare 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 for industry-relevant opportunities in their region.”

the four projects funded at lakehead include:

• archaeological monitoring and mapping for indigenous communities (ammic) program: led by the department of anthropology, this program will address the shortage of archaeological technicians in northern ontario while providing a new employment pathway for indigenous individuals in the cultural resources management (crm) industry. partners include a non-profit organization, crm industry representatives, and indigenous community representatives.
• micro-credential in health information management: led by dr. shikui wu and dr. michael s. dohan of the faculty of business administration, this micro-credential in health information management will offer the fundamentals of using technologies and tools to manage health data and information to support healthcare operations and decision-making. partners include thunder bay regional health sciences centre (tbrhsc) and 807 management services.
• risk management for indigenous land-based practitioners micro-credential: led by the school of outdoor recreation, parks and tourism’s dr. leigh potvin and dr. julie rosenthal, this micro-credential will focus on delivering risk management training for employees delivering and coordinating land-based therapeutic programming in remote outdoor settings. partners include nishnawbe aski nation, dilico anishnabek family care, and the métis nation of ontario.
• specialized skills for northern, rural, and remote health - perinatal healthcare, health leadership, mental health and addictions: this project will lead to the creation of five micro-credentials that address identified gaps in specialized skills in northern, rural, and remote health. led by the faculty of health and behavioural sciences, it also involves internal collaboration with the centre for health care ethics, centre for education and research on aging and health (cerah), and epid@work. external partners include dr. gilles arcand centre for health equity at nosm university, northwestern ontario health human resources taskforce (nwo hhr), orillia soldiers’ memorial hospital (osmh), and seven generations education institute.

these projects will be supported and offered through lakehead’s community zone, providing accessible paths to community learning, professional development, and training opportunities for communities in northwestern and central ontario.

“each of the projects funded through ontario’s micro-credential challenge fund are in response to critical training needs identified by industry partners in the region’s we serve,” said dr. michel s. beaulieu, associate vice-provost (academic). “this funding will enable lakehead to fulfill our commitment to develop non-credit programming that meets emerging labour market needs, and achieve the key priorities set out in our strategic and academic plans.”

august 20, 2024 – orillia, ont.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 and age-friendly orillia will host a free aging well expo this fall. funded in-part by the government of canada's new horizons for seniors program, the expo will be a day of energizing and informative discussions, interactive demonstrations, and exhibits that will empower seniors to improve their health and well-being. 

the event will take place on wednesday, oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , 500 university ave. in orillia. admission and parking is free.

“almost a quarter of the population of our community is 65 plus,” explains valerie powell, co-chair and founding member of age-friendly orillia, a local volunteer group that advocates for and supports policies and initiatives that enable people to benefit from an active, independent, and meaningful life. “it’s imperative that older adults take control of their own future, where possible, and with the help of organizations and groups within the community find ways to age well and stay active. in the long run, staying active and healthy for as long as possible will benefit everybody.”

the aging well expo will deliver comprehensive information on physical and mental health, financial and internet safety, and elder abuse, and will help older adults connect to local resources that support healthy, social, active aging at home, so aging individuals can create meaningful relationships and overcome obstacles for healthy aging. interactive workshops and presentations, volunteer opportunities, and activities are just a few examples of what to expect at the expo. there will also be door prizes and giveaways.

“the expo isn’t just for adults 65 plus, we encourage adults who are preparing for retirement, considering downsizing, or encountering changes in health or family dynamics to consider attending as well,” powell adds.

“we are thrilled to be working with age-friendly orillia on this project,” says dr. catherine phillips, assistant dean of the faculty of health and behavioural sciences at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . “this project underlines the importance of social connection amongst citizens and values the role of older adults as civic leaders, as volunteers and as community builders.”

“we look forward to welcoming everyone to the university campus in october, where older adults can connect with agencies that provide services, as well as agencies that are looking for volunteers, and to hear from speakers on a variety of topics related to aging well.”

the aging well expo is funded in-part by the government of canada’s new horizons for seniors program. the program is a federal grants and contributions program whose goal is to support projects that help improve the well-being of seniors and foster social inclusion and engagement in their communities.

for more information and to register, please visit www.hsbcwebinars.com/agingwell.

august 2, 2024 – orillia, ont.

dr. linda rodenburg has been appointed the new principal, orillia campus at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . her position took effect august 1, 2024.

“i would like to congratulate dr. linda rodenburg on her appointment to this leadership position at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ,” says dr. gillian siddall, president and vice-chancellor. “i look forward to working closely with her as we lead the orillia campus, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , and the community on an exciting path forward over the next five to 10 years.”

under the guidance of the president, the principal oversees the strategic direction and operation of the orillia campus. the role is responsible for championing the university’s mission, engaging in community outreach, promoting university programs, and advancing local partnerships. in this role, rodenburg will work closely with 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , faculty and staff on campus, and collaborate with government, industry and other stakeholders to foster economic development initiatives in orillia and across the region.

one of the founding faculty members of the orillia campus, rodenburg is highly regarded as a teacher, mentor, and leader. in 2018, she founded the office of community engagement lifelong learning, with the mandate to offer non-traditional learning opportunities for all ages as well as professional development opportunities. as a lecturer in the department of english, she taught courses in english and interdisciplinary studies, and her research has focused on indigenous and māori stories in relation to canada and new zealand. her academic work has focused on how stories construct a sense of culture within a place.

“i have a long history with lakehead in both thunder bay and orillia, and i am very grateful for this opportunity to take this next step,” rodenburg says. “the orillia campus is experiencing an incredible moment of growth, and i look forward to working with the president and executive team to move the vision for this university forward within this community that i love and call home.”

rodenburg is passionate about building partnerships, both internally and externally, that advance lakehead’s strategic priorities, enable excellence in research, support inclusive communities, and create opportunities for learning and student success.

“we are an accessible institution that is embedded in the communities we serve through partnerships and relationships forged with business, industry, and municipal government. i look forward to leaning into those relationships as we expand our impact throughout the county of simcoe.”

rodenburg earned her honours bachelor of arts in english concurrently with her bachelor of education degree at lakehead in 1999. she completed her masters in english at the university of guelph before traveling to new zealand to complete her phd at the university of otago on a commonwealth scholarship. she returned to canada and joined the team that opened lakehead’s orillia campus in 2006.

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june 21, 2024 – thunder bay, ont.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 in canada and northumbria university in the united kingdom have launched a new international dual degree for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in their respective business programs.

the new collaboration between lakehead’s faculty of business administration and northumbria’s newcastle business school will provide an opportunity for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to develop international connections and global skills through a year-long exchange while earning two degrees in four years.

dr. david richards, dean of lakehead’s faculty of business administration said:

“we are very excited about adding northumbria as an international dual degree program partner. our partnership is a testament to our institutions’ shared mission to provide 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 with opportunities that develop intercultural competencies and global skills that are desired by employers.”

social mobility is a key part of northumbria’s strategic ambition and the partnership with lakehead will make study abroad accessible to even more 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 – regardless of background.

dr. liz cunningham, from northumbria’s newcastle business school, said:

“ba (hons) business management is one of the largest programs offered by newcastle business school. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 on the program come from a wide range of backgrounds, with a significant number having widening participation characteristics. the opportunity to study abroad is a transformational experience for such 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and the dual degree partnership with lakehead is a really exciting addition to the study abroad portfolio offered to them."

alejandra vicencio, head of international mobility at northumbria, added:

“canada is a highly sought after destination for our 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 on study abroad, and the dual degree with 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is a fantastic opportunity. at the same time, we are really looking forward to welcoming lakehead 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to northumbria.

世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 who successfully complete the program from 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 will earn a bachelor of arts in business and management from northumbria and an honours bachelor of commerce from lakehead.

世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from northumbria will earn a bachelor of administration from lakehead and bachelor of arts in business and management from northumbria.

all 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 will be required to complete an international exchange in third-year.

“we are thankful to the faculty, deans, and colleagues who have contributed to the success of this partnership,” said james aldridge, vice-provost international at lakehead. “on behalf of lakehead, we look forward to welcoming 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from northumbria to canada.”

the faculty of business administration at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is aacsb and cpa accredited. newcastle business school at northumbria university is accredited by aacsb and aacsb accounting, and is epas accredited through efmd.

more information about the new dual degree program can be found at www.hsbcwebinars.com/internationaldualdegree.

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june 19, 2024 – thunder bay and orillia, ont.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 was approved for $212,500 in funding from the ontario council on articulation and transfer (oncat). this funding will support four projects that will develop additional diploma-to-degree pathways for continued study and seek to ease the application process for college graduates as they pursue degree-level programs.

the announcement was made on june 17 by dr. adrienne galway, executive director of oncat, alongside the honourable jill dunlop, minister of colleges and universities, and dr. ann marie vaughan, president and ceo of humber college.

over the next year, oncat is flowing over $2.8 million to support 39 learner mobility projects at 35 colleges, universities, and indigenous institutes in ontario. these projects aim to empower learners by recognizing previous education and professional experiences and facilitating smoother transitions between programs and institutions.

the four funded projects at lakehead are:

rpn bridging to university nursing program pathway to bscn - $100,000: led by dr. kristen jones-bonofiglio, director of the school of nursing, this is a collaborative project with centennial college to develop a formal pathway for graduates of centennial's registered practical nursing (rpn) bridging program to apply to lakehead's bachelor of science in nursing program.

“oncat's support of this project allows for the school of nursing to work closely with staff and faculty at centennial college to more fully acknowledge future bscn program applicants' prior academic and professional knowledge and skills,” said jones-bonofiglio. “this will reduce the number of courses that they would be required to take to obtain their degree and make important contributions as rns.”

revisiting pathways to water resource science - $37,500: led by dr. amanda diochon, associate professor of geology and program coordinator of water resource science, this project will enhance the transition of 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 who have completed an environmental technology or technician diploma from one of eight ontario colleges into lakehead’s recently revised honours bachelor of science (water resource science) degree.

“we recently have revised the curriculum so that our graduates meet the knowledge requirements to apply for the professional geoscientist designation,” said diochon. “the work to be carried out in this project will position them well to secure and advance in careers in water science and contribute to ontario's skilled workforce.”

diploma-degree pathways to meet regional employer demand - $30,000: led by doctoral student kaylin kainulainen (faculty of education) will work with seneca polytechnic to develop an integrated pathway(s) where 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 obtain both the law clerk diploma from seneca and a complementary degree at lakehead while making valuable workforce connections and gaining industry experience at the same time.

establishing prerequisite and transfer credits for general arts & science graduates - $45,000: also led by kainulainen, this project will focus on improving prerequisite credit, transfer credit, and transfer pathways from general arts & science certificate (gap) and diploma (gas) programs at confederation college, fanshawe college and georgian college into lakehead degree programs offered in thunder bay and orillia.

"empowering learners with accessible pathways to navigate their educational journey is key to helping them achieve their professional and academic goals,” said galway. “the increased funding will promote improved transitions between institutions and programs, helping learners get where they want to go."

“the ontario government is proud to support oncat’s important work to make it easier for learners of all backgrounds to pursue their educational goals,” said minister jill dunlop. “by facilitating smoother transitions and recognizing the wealth of knowledge gained through previous experience, we are fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment to advance student success in ontario.”

“oncat’s support for these projects advance our commitment to provide accessible learning opportunities for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ,” said dr. michel s. beaulieu, lakehead’s associate vice-provost (academic). “through these projects we will be able to break down barriers that prevent 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from seeking a university-level education while also providing in-demand diploma-to-degree transfer pathways that meet the needs of our communities and prepare 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 for the future workforce.”

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fire up your lightsabers and put on your jedi robes—there will be a special screening of star wars: a new hope at silvercity thunder bay on tuesday, aug. 13 at 7 p.m.

this version of the movie has been dubbed in the ojibwe language— anishinaabemowin—and lakehead grad john-paul chalykoff (bed’12/med’19) has voiced the character of uncle owen.

this installment in the beloved movie saga also has another lakehead connection—2024 honorary degree recipient patricia ningewance nadeau played a major role in translating and adapting the film.

click here to watch the movie trailer for star wars (anangong miigaading): a new hope.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhnaj6zd85a

tickets can be reserved by following this link:
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gi-ga-miinigoowiz mamaandaawiziwin (may the force be with you)!

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