Apply, Apply, Apply! with Macho Commonda

In this episode, Shanna and Gerard speak with  Macho Commonda about the ups and downs of post-secondary school. Macho speaks to important characteristics which helped him through college such as stubbornness. He describes hardships which greatly challenged his potential for completing school and encourages all students to apply for scholarships and bursaries! 

Guest Bio:

Macho Commonda (He/His) is a proud Algonquin member of the Kitigan Zibi First Nation.  Macho grew up in Ottawa and Kitigan Zibi, where he has close ties to both. He recently graduated from Nipissing University with a Science Degree in Environmental Biology and Technology and a diploma in the Environmental Technician Program from Canadore College. 

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Credits:

Special thanks to Canadore College and the First Peoples’ Centre for making this podcast a reality! 

Logo Design and Social Media Promotion by Ange Miller (angegraphix@gmail.com)

Episode Produced by Shanna Peltier, Owner – Velvet Tine Productions, and Gerard Peltier, Recruitment Officer – Canadore College. 

Audio Engineering and Post-Production by Velvet Tine Productions (velvet.tine.productions@gmail.com) & Pat Peltier Music. 

Music Written and Produced by Pat Peltier