I am a member of the Tahltan (Tall-tan) First Nation. From age 5 to 15 I was put into the Residential School in Whitehorse and ended up in a foster home in Rimbey, Alberta. I was a high school dropout and went into the Canadian military, then Transport Canada, Canada Revenue Agency and ended my federal career with Industry Canada. I have a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta. Married for 57 years to Val, 3 beautiful daughter, 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. I live in Sherwood Park and we attend the Sherwood Park Alliance Church.