Tommy is a member of the Bunibonibee Cree Nation located along the eastern shoreline of Oxford House, Manitoba. Tommy has held the positions of Chief and Councillor in his community up until his retirement just a few years ago. He discusses a bit of his early life and his experiences in Residential School and how he and other students were welcomed upon relocating to Stonewall, Manitoba to attend school. When tragedy struck in 1972, Tommy tells how his family and community came together to grieve the loss of life as a collective; showcasing the value and closeness of community during times of need.
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