Want to learn more about unique challenges faced by
Aboriginal people with disabilities? Paige Isaac, Coordinator of McGill’s
First Peoples’ House and Michael Dell, host of “Walk in My World” will be here
to discuss.
Friday, March 16th, 2012
2:30PM-3:30PM
Student Services Brown Building, Suite 5001
Michael Dell is 38 years old and resides in Kahnawake Mohawk
Territory, Quebec. He was born with Cerebral Pasy. Mike attended the McKay
Center from age 4-21 yeas old and also John Grant School in Lachine, Quebec
from 18-25 years old. Currently, he is attending the Kahnawake Learning Center
(KLC) to improve on various subjects. While attending the KLC, Mike Created the
show Walk In My World with the assistance of KLC and Mohawk TV. It was created
to give a voice to the people with various disabilities, as well as to educate
the community of Kahnawake on disabilities. Michael believes he brings a unique
perspectives because he lives with a disability. He states that, “I do not
pretend to know about every disability,” and is learning just as the community
is with the creation of each show. “I take pride in what I do and try to
deliver a good product with love and respect for everyone to enjoy.”
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