People that attended A Day of Inspiration in the past had lots to say about the experience. Here is what some of them had to say:
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"The more successful you are, the more successful your family will be. The more successful you and your family will be, the more successful your community will be.”
-John Kim Bell

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“Every educated person I know wants to work. You don’t go to school or learn a trade to go on welfare.”
-Chief Clarence Louie

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"First Nations leaders like Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos Indian Band in British Columbia were among the speakers.

Other presenters included: John Kim Bell, an aboriginal
orchestral conductor and Order of Canada recipient; Kimmie Weeks, a Liberian advocate for peace and social justice; as well as Elaine Bomberry, a successful aboriginal television producer.

The event also featured a showcase from local employers, organizations and educational institutions. This was a smart way to give the hundreds of people who participated the chance to get motivated and then connect with the opportunities that are out there — all under one roof.

We imagine A Day of Inspiration will have a direct impact on many Westman residents’ lives, and we hope the same is true when similar events are held...."

- Taken from The Brandon Sun, Editorial, May 28, 2008

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“ An incredible message to all (not just youth) in attendance – have dreams, have goals and be the best at whatever you choose to do no matter what it is! You have the power to be anything you want to be! ”
– unknown

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“ As a middle-aged educator, I enjoyed the messages of inspiration and certainly felt mentally rejuvenated at end of day”
– Sherry Peden

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“ The day of inspiration was inspiring. Now I know I can work hard to get far in life”
– Kayleen Balfour

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“ It is important to encourage our youth to be their best so that they will bring in the future”
– Blair Rattlesnake

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“ A Day of Inspiration was great, it had a lot of really good speakers and songs that were sung. I really enjoyed the drumming groups”
– Jasmine Delaronde

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“ We will teach our future to forgive our past”
– Charley Swan

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“ Believe in today because it is time!”
– Millie Brazeau

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“ Excellent speakers! I enjoyed the day! Very inspirational! “
– unknown

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“ Keep doing what you’re doing because it may inspire a lot of people”
– Chantel Bogoslowski

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“ Very thorough presentations; very specific” – Kayla Neimen

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“ Meegwetch!”
– Cate Bunn

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“ A day of promoting aboriginal success, moving a strong past into a strong future. The future is NOW!” – Garry Roehl

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“ GREAT SHOW!!”
– Jacqueline Head

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“ Every individual is unique regardless of where they come from”
– Lee Sinclair

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“ Keep up the good work!”
– unknown

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“The event was AWESOME! It was a huge success and so much fun in the process”
– Melissa Fouillard

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“I really enjoyed the speakers! What wonderful messages they had! It was great to begin with Chief Clarence Louie. Kimmie Weeks was powerful”
– Helen Armstrong

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“It was sure wonderful and a rewarding experience as far as the Day Of Inspiration was concerned. I think it was a huge success. I would like to congratulate you
big time. Meegwetch!”
- Andy MECAS

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Regarding Kimmie Weeks:
“Hey! I was at A Day Of Inspiration today and saw you and felt like telling you how much I loved your speech! I was almost in tears when you told us your story!! Normally I am so bored when I listen to speekers, but today I was so not bored!! With ANY of the speekers!”
– Laura Campbell

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I want to say thank-you for the opportunity to have participated in your most needed conf. for the Westmen Area of Manitoba. I had an opportunity to listen to Chief Louie speak 4 years ago in Whistler,B.C. and I always wish other chiefs could follow his way of leadership.
- Clayton Sandy