I made many friends along the way...

Tell me about yourself?

My name is Victoria Lathlin and I am from the
Opaskwayak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba.

Why did you come to FNTI?

I came to FNTI to learn the skills that would enable me to succeed in mainstream and the aboriginal field of media.

Going to FNTI really changed my outlook in life. Not
only did I learn about other aboriginal cultures and issues, I learned what it takes to be in the field of media. I made many friends along the way.

So your working in a co-op placement in toronto? where abouts?

My placement at Omni has been fantastic! If anyone
wants to truly learn and be put to actual reporting
work, then Omni is for you. Because it is the
diversity channel, you learn so much about other
people and cultures in this world. It really is a
great eye opener.

Whats it like being a mother and a student?

As a mother, leaving my children to go to school has
been really difficult, the most difficult thing I have
ever had to do actually. But the staff at FNTI are
really supportive, and it's important for me to teach
my children and others who may be parents, that your
still capable of achieving your dreams, no matter your
circumstance.

What are you learning while being in Toronto?

Living in Toronto has been very different for me. From
living in a community of five thousand to a city of
millions, it can be a little intimidating! There are
many times I just wanted to throw in the towel, but
after over coming certain obstacles in life, you ask
yourself, if I did that - why should'nt I be able to
do this?

Can you talk about your support system?

Of course it helps to have a great support
system, and although my family and friends are in
another world far away it seems at times, they always
catch me and pull me back up when I start to fall.
I'm glad that I challenged myself and learned what I
have. It only encourages me to dream bigger and
achieve more in life. It also lays a foundation for my
children to dream from. Knowing that the stars in the
sky that seem so far from reach can be touched upon is
an amazing thing! Thank you FNTI for everything!