by George Paul, prgeorge@eskasoni.ca

Charlie Dennis and UINR Executive Director Lisa Young (right) shared a few laughs with Charlie.

Charlie Dennis and UINR Executive Director Lisa Young (right) shared a few laughs with Charlie.

“I think it will go down in history that he was the greatest crusader for the protection of the Bras d’Or Lake and the watershed,” were the words from elder Pat Bates former Chair of the Bras d’Or Stewardship Society.

Former Eskasoni Chief but more recognized as an environmental advocate for the Bras d’Or Lakes and watershed, Charlie Joe Dennis passed away on April 23, 2015 at the age of 66.

Hundreds paid their respects to Charlie during his wake held at the Crane Cove Seafood building in the Eugene “Eagle ...

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