|
I am a Métis on both sides of my family tree, my Landry line has been in Canada since 1625. I spent my early years in Ste Rose Du Lac in Manitoba, and when I was eight our family moved to Williams Lake BC. This was a traumatic time for me, I didn’t speak any English and I didn’t know anyone. I left home at a young age (back when I knew it all) and had three children by the time I was twenty years old. After I left that abusive relationship I returned to Wms. Lake, where all of my family was. I still live and work in the Williams Lake area. I am very involved with the local Métis Assn. and was instrumental in getting the local office established. From the beginning of my involvement with the Métis Local, I was determined to head up the Social Services portfolio. I began attending meetings in the community and much to my dismay I realized I didn’t understand the lingo. That’s when I decided to go back to school. My children were now grown up and moved from home, it was time for me. I began by taking the Crisis Line Training and a few simple courses to get me into the student mode, and then I signed on for the Social Service Worker Program, which I completed in 1999. I am currently employed by the Interior Métis Child and Family Services as the Family Preservation Worker for Williams Lake. We have recently started a drop in craft evening and we hold open discussions pertaining to issues that the participants feel strongly about. Some of these topics include Autism; Dealing with Anger in Children; Menopause; Violence in Relationships. We also maintain a food bank and clothing exchange for our clients. As you can see from the photos, I enjoy playing, that has been a benefit because children feel at ease around me. Sometimes they won’t leave me alone!!!.
|
