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Gloria Knott: My Hometown

Gloria talks about where she’s from – Wasagamack.
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Gloria Knott: My Culture

Gloria talks about her Oji-Cree culture. She didn’t live very culturally while growing up, but is now rediscovering her roots.
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Gloria talks about the Oji-Cree language and says a few words.
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Gloria Knott: Bridging Cultures

Gloria talks about how she thinks others see her - an Aboriginal person.
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Gloria talks about similarities she sees between Aboriginals and Africans.
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Aaron Rae: My Hometown

Aaron talks about growing up on Sandy Lake First Nation in Ontario.
He also talks about the role of the Northern Store on reserves.
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When Aaron was young, his family moved to Winnipeg. Adjusting was difficult at first.
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Aaron Rae: My Culture

Aaron explains what it means to be Anishinabe and the importance of humour to his people.
He also talks about the importance of elders’ teachings in his life.
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Aaron Rae: Bridging Cultures

Aaron talks about growing up in a multi-cultural environment.
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Aaron talks about an encounter he had with someone during a plane ride from Edmonton to Winnipeg. For Aaron, being open to communication goes a long way in understanding new cultures.
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Aaron Rae: All About Me

What Aaron wants to do with his life.
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Tyson Monias: My Hometown

Tyson lives in St. Theresa Point, Manitoba. Hear him talk about the positives and negatives about growing up in his community.
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Tyson Monias: My Culture

Tyson lives his Oji-Cree culture every day. Here, he talks about two important traditions he still practices - the Sweat Lodge and Sundancing .
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Oji-Cree is still spoken in St. Theresa Point. Hear Tyson say a few words in his mother tongue.
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Tyson Monias: All About Me

Tyson knows which career he wants to pursue and knows how that it can help his community, St. Theresa Point. Hear Tyson talk about his aspirations and what he's most proud of.
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