Pikangikum students dream big as they ponder choices at career fair

"I want to be a."

It's a statement we've all made in our younger days.

Some kids change their answer frequently, others know what they want to do from an early age.

It's also something CBC Thunder Bay asked kids in Pikangikum First Nation to think about on Thursday, as the station's executive producer, Michael Dick and Steve Ladurantaye, CBC's managing editor, represented the public broadcaster at a career fair at the community's new high school where they met with hundreds of kids and members of the community.

"It was great to see the kids so engaged with all of the companies and service providers who made the trip," Ladurantaye added. "Their interests were wide and deep and I hope they all get a chance to chase their dreams."

As for how the children answered the all-important question?

Police officer was definitely a popular choice, with many saying they wanted to work in law enforcement:

Other public servants were also well-represented:

Still, others were shooting for the stars or the clouds:

Many other professions also appealed to the youth:

And, finally, something many of us think about from time-to-time: