7 - Trades, Transport & Equipment Operators

Overcame Negativity

The newspapers were always splashing negative remarks about Aboriginals. We had to deal with it on a daily basis. Not only the big newspapers in Winnipeg, but even the college newspaper quite often had derogatory remarks.

I felt at times that maybe I was no good and maybe I couldn't succeed. But I also had a strong desire to complete the course and to thumb my nose with the prejudices.