Thursday, November 4, 2010

Fontaine speaks to high school students

The former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations is hoping to inspire aboriginal students.  Phil Fontaine is part of the Royal Bank and Lakehead University's Aboriginal Outreach Program.  Fontaine says students are the future leaders of their communities. He stressed the importance of educaction and stresses students should set a goal of completing high school.  Fontaine says first nation students should look forward to attending post secondary school as it's key to succeeding in life. Fontaine spoke to St. Patrick High School students Thursday morning.