b'GLOBAL INSIGHTbut only as an adult, indeed a muchNow in its fourth year, theremained one region where they older adult, did I learn how wrongWaywayseecappo Bursaryfound noneBotswana. Without things were. continues to make a differencecolonial interest in the area, for Indigenous students pursuingindependence was achieved, and By 2010, long after she had movedtheir education dreams. It is nicea year later, diamonds were found. away, Hamilton read about theto think I can make a differenceToday, Botswana is considered a communitys historic achievementin someones life, Hamiltonmodern African economic and in securing equal funding for Firstreflects. A great way to help is bygovernance success story.Nation students. It was anothersupporting education. My contribu- For Hamilton, this story offers one of those How did I not knowtion is small. The hard work is thehope. It reminds her that when about the inequity of funding forstudents, and I wish them everycommunities are given the space Indigenous students? moments. well-deserved success. I only hopeto thrive on their own termsas my contributions have helped easeshe hopes for Indigenous youth in KEY TO RECONCILIATION their path. Canadaprosperity follows.For Hamilton, education has alwaysA LESSON FROMI expected to learn about the been the great equalizerandBOTSWANA world, Hamilton says softly. the surest path toward reconcilia- Hamilton often ends her reflec- But in truth, it taught me tion. Knowledge for everyone istions with a story from her travelsabout home.power, she says. Indigenous one that, to her, captures the people becoming professionals andresilience and self-determination ofSupport Indigenous Students: leaders to guide their own destinyIndigenous peoples. Learn more about Hamiltons and enhance Canadian society is abursary and how you can help great and achievable goal. I haveAs European nations carved upIndigenous students achieve their great confidence in Indspire inAfrica seeking to enrich themselvesdreams at indspirefunding.ca/supporting students to achieve [it]. on the natural resources, therejudith-hamilton. Winter Road OrdersOPEN NOWSingle FamilyMulti FamilyEconomic DevelopmentCommunity Buildingssolutions@bisonmodular.cawww.bisonmodular.ca2025indspiration33'