I received a pleasant surprise message on facebook yesterday, see below.

Hello my name is Kat, I am Michel "Giant" Andrew's girlfriend and I noticed you have been following along with his journey. I think it is fantastic that he has garnered so much support from so many people. If you like you are more then welcome to plot his progress by uploading your Google Earth map onto the web site. It looks fantastic!CheersKat

Michel Andrews walk is garnering lots of attention from all over, not sure how much money is being raised but one donation from workers on a construction site in Sheshatshiu amounted to quite a bit, each worker donating 50 bucks via payroll deduction, that should get some other folks motivated.

Coincidentally. I have just finished reading ‘Where the Pavement Ends’ by Marie Wadden. The contention throughout this book is that Aboriginal people will not heal from all the ills that have been imposed on them unless the grass roots of the communities are allowed to be fully involved in the healing process. In every area from dealing with diabetes, addictions, sexual abuse, child and elder abuse, the bureaucracies that control the funds and the programs have to let go, let the people on the ground become more involved in dealing with these issues.
I urge all people to read this book, especially government of all levels, especially NG leadership.

Michel is showing that by taking the bull be the horn he can make a difference, he excites and motivates the people.