During his time as a student, Gordon not only found a career, he reconnected to his Indigenous roots. Now he’s a Community Support Worker giving back to others who need help.

We talk about....

• addictions, contemplating suicide and overcoming both
• the pain of losing your culture and the joy of finding it again
• the importance of being supported in your academic journey
• the fears and anxiety of returning to school in your fifties
• the community support worker program at NorQuest College
• why its important to be on the front line helping others
• being a mentor 
• sharing your successes with family
• TRC, the sixties scoop and who gets to frame history

Special thanks to our sponsors NorQuest College for making this podcast possible and to our friends at the Alberta Podcast Network.