Training

Abraham Chemaganish. Silas Nabinicaboo. Mary Guanish. Jimmy James Einish. Phil Einish
March 7, 2011
Kawawachikamach

"If we can push our children towards education, let's do it."

Mary Guanish, Naskapi

The self-determination of the First Peoples isn’t only an objective. It’s a necessity that starts with an educated youth. The Naskapi leaders truly believe this, and they dream of the day when key positions in their administration will be filled by professionals from their nation. The path to university is long and full of obstacles: temporary exile, life in the city, isolation, culture shock, loss of bearings, language, money… But there are some great success stories. The head nurse at the CLSC is a Naskapi. When will there be a doctor, a lawyer, a social worker, an accountant? The future lies in the hands of young people. Their contribution will be decisive for the future.