Elder Robert Wavey was born in The Pas and enjoyed his early years growing up in the Gillam area, until he left home to attend residential school.

Wavey talks here about leaving home.
 
Along with three of his sisters, Wavey attended Mackay (Mack-eye) Indian Residential School in Dauphin.  Later, he was transferred Gordon’s Indian Residential School near Punnichy, Saskatchewan,  and then attended high school in Saskatoon.

Upon returning home, he gradually took on a number of leadership roles including as Chief of Fox Lake Cree Nation, Chair of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakinak, and Executive Director of the Keewatin Tribal Council.

Hear more about Robert’s story, including his involvement with the defeat of the Meech Lake Accord, and his thoughts on National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Tune in to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.