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Christine passed away peacefully at the Wikwemikong Nursing Home on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the age of 82. Dear daughter of the late Samuel and Harriet Manitowabi. She is reunited with her husband of 60 years, Theodore “Ted” Mandamin (ba). Loving mother of Danette (Art), Dorothy, Barry (ba), Michael (ba), Glenda and Theodore Jr. (ba). Dear sister of Connie and Julian. Predeceased by siblings Caroline, Mary, Theodore, Rene, Nancy, Alphonse, Dominic, Elizabeth, Marina, Francis, Wilfred, Gertrude and Louis. She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren Randy, Bradley, Alicia, Naomi, Jennifer, Keith, Chasity, Brendan, Shawn, Allyn, Waaskones, Rebecca, Kapreece, Lusky, Colten, Zozep, Joelle and Christopher. Special mom to Muriel, Yolanda, David, Junior (ba), Alma Jean, Gail, Abigail and Wendall (ba). Special auntie to Monica, Jerome (ba), Daniel (ba), Lyla, Mary Lou and Randy. Cherished by her N’Swakamok Friendship Centre family. Remembered by many nieces, nephews, godchildren, 30 great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Tina was a community worker, knowledge keeper and cultural leader from Wikwemikong. She worked for many years as a Drug and Alcohol Worker at the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre. Tina provided compassionate one-on-one addiction counselling, support and guidance to those facing substance use challenges, earning a reputation as someone deeply helpful and caring during difficult times.  She was greatly involved in the church, cultural and spiritual life, particularly treasuring her participation in the annual traditional pow wow at Wahnapitae 91���˵��� where she served as the Head Elder for many years.  Tina offered invaluable guidance to Gezhtoojig Employment and Training. She provided foundational direction and contributed to the organization’s Anishinaabe name “Gezhtoojig” which reflects its mission as a leading resource for Anishnabek people. Tina’s legacy continues to inspire others through the ongoing programs at these organizations and teachings she provided along the way. Miigwech Tina for your tireless service and caring spirit. Family and Friends will gather. Visitation was at St. Anthony Daniel Church in Kaboni. Funeral Service was at Holy Cross Mission in Wikwemikong. Cremation followed. Internment of ashes at a later date. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Angelina “Tina” Christine Helena (Manitowabi) Mandamin, please visit our floral store.