Francis; Measure of a Metis Man 2/2

"Francis - the Measure of a Métis Man" -- This is a 1/2 hour feature - which focuses on Francis Goodon from Turtle Mountain in Southwest Manitoba. Francis spent a lifetime trying to prove himself to others - as a proud Métis, Francis grew up fighting for his rights. He fought with other kids against racism. He fought to get into the army - it took him four tries. Then, in the army he fought to prove he was just as good as the next soldier. As a prisoner of war, he fought to stay alive and relied on his Métis roots and family upbringing. Following the WW2, he spent decades fighting the Canadian government for compensation. Francis was a gunner with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles B Company.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Metis
• Veterans
• D-Day
• WWII

[flidiasrain1]

i found tis interesting



[OUATEITTOORUOK]

This is so poignant it really say's how Fuc**ng ungrateful our Governments are & haven't given a shit about the soldiers who have fought & became prisoners of war & many lost their lives, pain & suffering & PTSD .Society lacks empathy, the opinions too many assume of others who suffer addiction & mental illness these personal plights ! In my opinion until you walk 1 mile in a persons shoes. My adoptive parents, Fr>Arnhem NL survived WW 2 ,mom cried speaking of joy Canadian Soldiers D Day

[OUATEITTOORUOK]

Bless all of those who've been inflicted with such horrific pain that suffer from the affects of trauma which many times a result due to the war & hate & coldness & cruelty of this world caused by mans greed 4 power & religion. This isn't the love of our creator ! May each one find comfort,love, peace & healing, strength & hope.

Bless all those who have lost their loved one to such horrific acts of war & hate .also may we remember the children & the families of Residential School Genocide xoxo

[metisman100]

viva la metis

[MultiCookiecrumb]

Thank you. I know Goodon's in that country.