THUNDER BAY - It was a special day for over 30 students from the Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute.
Today they received their diplomas and many of them having overcome several challenges to do so.
The room was filled with proud friends and family who came to be a part of their loved ones big day.
The Oshki Institute prides itself on being flexible to student schedules and needs.
Many of the graduates today have children to care for and jobs in addition to their schooling.
For graduate Karla Kakegamic, the challenges leading to this day have all been worth it because she has kept her children in mind.
Kakegamic said she excited to start the next chapter of her life and will be pursuing a degree in social work at Lakehead University.
(TBT News)