I lead a peaceful life, says Nick Nevokshonoff, 73, who as a member of the Sons of Freedom sect within the Doukhobors took part in riots, burnings and(...)

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I lead a peaceful life, says Nick Nevokshonoff, 73, who as a member of the Sons of Freedom sect within the Doukhobors took part in riots, burnings and(...)

Date5/10/1975

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Mahler, John (photographer)

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Original Toronto Star caption: I lead a peaceful life; says Nick Nevokshonoff; 73; who as a member of the Sons of Freedom sect within the Doukhobors took part in riots; burnings and nude protests. Now; with his wife Helen; he tends his garden and says: We are all God's children.

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