Our Dreams Matter Too in Oakville Oakvillians joined thousands of Canadians recently in more than 40 locations to walk in support of equal opportunity for First Nations youths to succeed. The Oakville leg of the Our Dreams Matter Too walk was at White Oaks Secondary School (WOSS) -- organized by students Julia and Emma Mogus and attended by youth activist, Wes Prankard from Northern Star sh, who came with his family, from Niagara Falls, Ont. WOSS students walked with those from the Oakville Leo Club and others. Our Dreams Matter Too is aimed to give First Nations youths the same chance to grow up safely at home, get a good education, be healthy and be proud of their culture. Letters written to Prime Minister Stephen Harper were read -- then walkers went to the nearest mailbox to send the letters. The Our Dreams Matter Too walk supports three ongoing campaigns: Shannen's Dream, for "safe and comfy schools" and quality education (www.shannensdream.ca); Jordan's Principle, to ensure equitable access to all government services (www.jordansprinciple.ca); and "I am a Witness," which helps to ensure the safety of First Nations children (www.fnwitness.ca). For more information, visit www. fncaringsociety.com/our-dreams-matter-too. 13 | Wednesday, July 10, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Ope More Than Just a Place to Cook, White Oaks Secondary School students, friends and adults walked in conjunction with thousands of others in more than 40 locations across Canada in the Our Dreams Matter Too walk on the anniversary of the residential school apology in June. Supporters of the walk called on provincial and federal governments to ensure First Nations youths have an equal opportunity to succeed. | photo by Nikki Wesley Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog) n We E x t e n d / Th d u r s ue d H o u r ntil 8 s pm. NEW ! It's where Family Happens. 4265 Fairview Street, Burlington 905.634.9556 (between Walkers & Appleby Line) Other Showrooms: 140 Hester Street, Hamilton 905.667.4710 Applewood Village Plaza, 1077 North Service Road, Mississauga 905.275.9556 emeraldkitchens .ca The Town of Oakville is one of the most prosperous and affluent communities in Canada. While it may not be obvious, more than 26,000 people in Oakville live in poverty and struggle for the basic necessities of life. WE need For more than 18 years Kerr Street Ministries has been serving some of Oakville's neediest families and kids by providing food, support and community. HELP YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT IS URGENTLY NEEDED! Contact us today to make a tax deductible, recurring donation 485 Kerr Street | Oakville | ON | L6K 3C6 | P 905. 845.7485 Charitable Reg. No. 897106845RR0001 www.kerrstreet.com