THUNDER BAY - Bele Wigwas said as an Indigenous person, she has faced numerous barriers when it comes to pursuing her education and career goals. But after utilizing the Anishinabek Employment and Training Services she has been working as a personal support worker for the past three years.
“It gave me the confidence to take this step and now I plan to pursue nursing in 2020,” she said. “They were able to support me in a holistic view. There was always someone with us 24/7 and it was really good.