Doyle was born and raised in the northern Saskatchewan (new window) community of Ile-a la-Crosse (new window). He spoke the First Nation (new window) language, Michif (new window), until he learned English (new window) at school. He dropped out of school in grade 7 to fish and trap with his father. “I did this for a living until my accident,” says Doyle. “The accident cost me my right leg, from below my knee.”

Doyle enrolled in the Employ-Ability Program through a Neil Squire Society (new window) partner organization, the Gary Tinker Federation (new window) in La Ronge (new window), northern Saskatchewan. “Today, I have a lot more knowledge. I was nervous at first but got use to it. Learning about job interviews gave me ideas of how to talk at an interview and what to expect, how to dress, what not to wear. It all helped out, like how to be assertive and not be afraid to speak up when my rights are violated and not hold back,” says Doyle.

After he graduated from the Employ-Ability Program, Doyle secured a 4 week job placement at Rossignol High School. “I picked janitorial work because I know I can do the job. I can’t carry heavy stuff because I am an amputee. (new window) However, I can do a lot more stuff, like washing windows and climbing a ladder.”

When Doyle finishes his job placement, he’s confident he will be able to find work as a janitor (new window). “I have spoken to the supervisor and he said he would put me to work once there is a job opening. I will also be trained to do the job and work with the equipment like a polisher and buffer. Other than that, its honest work and I enjoy doing work I am capable of.”

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