I've been really excited about my new job.....although it really isn't new anymore because I've been there almost a year. My responsibilities have continued to increase at work, and with that I've been spending more time away from home.
Lately they have been giving me the 3 - 10:30 closing shift. Been doing that three times a week for the longest time. Oh how I'd love a regular 12-5:30 cashier shift. My boss talked to me the other day and said how valuable I was to the company. Appreciation is nice.
I know that I don't want to work in retail forever. I don't think my career path lies there. So as i await news from Indian Affairs.....i think about where I'd like to go.
What I've found is that I will go ahead with the course for Social Service Worker. If I'm accepted as a status indian....they will pay for my courses. Then I'll apply to the gov't of Ontario for a position....and hope and pray that my marks, my aboriginal status and ability to speak 2 languages will get me in. It's where I can see myself in 2 years.
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So the kids are going to their father's for a couple of days. Everyone has told me on the side that they don't want to stay very long....(well Abdu hasn't....LOL!) So I'm expecting them to leave Friday and be back on Monday. I'll be very surprised if they stay longer. I'm wondering what to do about their health cards....I think I'll give them to the oldest and tell her to keep them with her just in case. Yeah, I think that's a good idea.
More to say, but I've got to get ready for work....
posted by Safa at 10:20 AM
5 Comments:
I'm first nations,Ojibway, it's not easy to get access to education funds even when you are status.
I've been on a waiting list for 3 years now, priority is given to who the band chooses and that's usually young adults finishing high school.
The amount you would get would never support a family your size.
Why doesn't your man take responsibilty and work, then you could go to school.
I don't think it is right for you to come back here claiming status to get our money.
6:04 PM
Safa I'm interested to hear more about your background, and in hearing more about how you found Islam from there. Maybe you already talked about this, in your archives, but would you indulge the question (again)?
Did your family or upbringing have any of the indigenous traditions/beliefs, or were you raised Christian? How do you see yourself culturally as being Mohawk, or does that really come up for you? Have you connected much with other First Nations Muslims?
Do you feel like your background facilitated your transition into Islam? ...I'm thinking in terms of beliefs/understanding of Allah/our place in the universe/our role on this earth/etc... Or did it make for a greater leap of faith (as it were...)?
Glad to hear you are thinking long term about wants and dreams and ideas for the future. May Allah guide you towards what is best and facilitate it for you!
7:36 PM
safaona's comment is strange...what's wrong with a Native, regardless of where they live/lived in the world, getting benefits??? If Safa is entitled, she deserves them. Sometimes minorities can be their own worst enemies, treating each other with such intolerance.
6:58 AM
I'm not claiming status just so I can get at money.....I'm claiming status because I'm rightly able to. I suppose if you read a bit of the archives you'll find a post or two about my native indian heritage. Not to mention the fact that Mom lived on Six Nations for years and I have many connections there.
If I go on a waiting list, so I do....
8:45 AM
LOL saafaona! "Our Money"???? Isn't that money that comes from Canadians' pockets to aid native Canadians )of which Safa is one). Don't tell me you believe the old racist tripe that some are "blacker than black". Give it a rest child and stop being so selfish.
9:04 AM
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