Boosho (hello),

My name is Moriano Owen (He/Him). I’m currently in my first year of college in Sault Ste Marie, ON with Sault College and studying General Arts & Science Program (1 year program). 

I’m originally from Poplar Hill First Nation (Treaty No. 5) which is 120 km north of Red Lake, Ontario. My community is accessible only by air transportation or winter road during the winter months. I self-identify myself as an indigenous student as I’m very fluent in Ojibwe plus I was taught to speak my language by my parents throughout my childhood while living in an isolated First Nation community. Ojibwe is my first language. I’m a “Status Indian” under the Indian Act of Canada. 

I feel Rural Change Makers (RCM) will allow me the opportunity to build on my leadership skills, creating new friendships and having new experiences. I’m looking forward to learning with others who are a part of this opportunity and getting something out of it in the end.