John Rousseau
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John Rousseau was a member of the University of New Brunswick football team when he first visited Prince Edward Island in 1967. Six years later the Dorval, Quebec native moved to Hopefield with two college friends. He eventually parlayed his experience building homes into a career, as he founded Red Clay Construction. Rousseau lives in Mount Vernon with his wife.
Summary of Interview
September 27, 2008
- (0:00) how ended up on PEI
- (6:30) back-to-the-land lifestyle/earning a living
- (9:45) reaction of locals
- (18:00) best part of lifestyle
- (20:30) major challenges of lifestyle
- (24:20) how became interested in lifestyle
- (29:20) back-to-the-landers as immigration wave on PEI