Pikangikum students dream big as they ponder choices at career fair
CBC, OPP, Goldcorp, Canadian Forces among the employers that met with the students
"I want to be a—."
It's a statement we've all made in our younger days.
Some kids change their answer frequently, others know what they want to do from an early age.
It's also something CBC Thunder Bay asked kids in Pikangikum First Nation to think about on Thursday, as the station's executive producer, Michael Dick and Steve Ladurantaye, CBC's managing editor, represented the public broadcaster at a career fair at the community's new high school where they met with hundreds of kids and members of the community.
A beautiful welcome in for the kids here in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pikangikum?src=hash">#Pikangikum</a> ! The message here, don't be afraid to have dreams <a href="https://t.co/awhUm3kA3f">pic.twitter.com/awhUm3kA3f</a>
—@CBC_Michael"It was great to see the kids so engaged with all of the companies and service providers who made the trip," Ladurantaye added. "Their interests were wide and deep and I hope they all get a chance to chase their dreams."
As for how the children answered the all-important question?
Police officer was definitely a popular choice, with many saying they wanted to work in law enforcement:
Grade 3 student Reynold wants to be a police officer !<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbc?src=hash">#cbc</a> <a href="https://t.co/MGQblBUziX">pic.twitter.com/MGQblBUziX</a>
—@CBC_MichaelLove it! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBC?src=hash">#CBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pikangikum?src=hash">#Pikangikum</a> <a href="https://t.co/hDHds4rrFs">pic.twitter.com/hDHds4rrFs</a>
—@CBC_MichaelLove it! Hey, <a href="https://twitter.com/OPP_Aboriginal">@OPP_Aboriginal</a> , he's ready <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pikangikum?src=hash">#Pikangikum</a> ! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBC?src=hash">#CBC</a> <a href="https://t.co/bvoOm7CY2M">pic.twitter.com/bvoOm7CY2M</a>
—@CBC_Michael<a href="https://t.co/d78EXdF0F8">pic.twitter.com/d78EXdF0F8</a>
—@CBC_MichaelOther public servants were also well-represented:
Cindy, I love it! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBC?src=hash">#CBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pikan?src=hash">#pikan</a> <a href="https://t.co/qteTzrZdUw">pic.twitter.com/qteTzrZdUw</a>
—@CBC_MichaelHey you two <a href="https://twitter.com/mylakehead">@mylakehead</a> has a great program! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBC?src=hash">#CBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pikangikum?src=hash">#Pikangikum</a> # <a href="https://t.co/KpaeYI84h1">pic.twitter.com/KpaeYI84h1</a>
—@CBC_MichaelPikangikum student Timmira, wants to be able to help others. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBC?src=hash">#CBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCRadioCanada">@CBCRadioCanada</a> <a href="https://t.co/K8yoRBaj6P">pic.twitter.com/K8yoRBaj6P</a>
—@CBC_MichaelStill, others were shooting for the stars — or the clouds:
Nena, <a href="https://twitter.com/csa_asc">@csa_asc</a> is always looking for good people! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBC?src=hash">#CBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pikangikum?src=hash">#Pikangikum</a> <a href="https://t.co/b88Ut428Dv">pic.twitter.com/b88Ut428Dv</a>
—@CBC_MichaelWe're live at the career fair in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pikangikum?src=hash">#pikangikum</a> and we thought we'd pose this question to the students <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCTBay">@CBCTBay</a> thanks, Edward 4 being first ! <a href="https://t.co/eEpbsuih7M">pic.twitter.com/eEpbsuih7M</a>
—@CBC_MichaelMany other professions also appealed to the youth:
Yes, the world needs more good pet stores! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBC?src=hash">#CBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pikangikum?src=hash">#Pikangikum</a> <a href="https://t.co/IAMOIO6iZU">pic.twitter.com/IAMOIO6iZU</a>
—@CBC_MichaelMagda, you've got our vote! First indigenous PM! Watch out <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau">@JustinTrudeau</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbc?src=hash">#cbc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pikangikum?src=hash">#Pikangikum</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CareerFair?src=hash">#CareerFair</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dreambig?src=hash">#dreambig</a> <a href="https://t.co/slZBGjDK9H">pic.twitter.com/slZBGjDK9H</a>
—@CBC_MichaelLook out <a href="https://twitter.com/ottawasenators">@ottawasenators</a> , she wants a tryout one day! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dreambig?src=hash">#dreambig</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pikangikum?src=hash">#Pikangikum</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbcthunderbay?src=hash">#cbcthunderbay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/careerfair?src=hash">#careerfair</a> <a href="https://t.co/g6z8clYi2i">pic.twitter.com/g6z8clYi2i</a>
—@CBC_MichaelAnd, finally, something many of us think about from time-to-time:
He hopes to one day help others "sculpt their guns" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbc?src=hash">#cbc</a> <a href="https://t.co/rFdCzT1GH9">pic.twitter.com/rFdCzT1GH9</a>
—@CBC_Michael