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Ancestral Voices We Belong - Episode 7 - Jesse Wente
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In this episode of Ancestral Voices: We Belong, host Kim Wheatley sits down with Jesse Wente, a storyteller, broadcaster, and longtime advocate for Indigenous rights.
Born and raised in Toronto, Jesse shares his journey as a writer and speaker, and reflects on his identity as a member of the Serpent River First Nation and Bear Clan. With family roots in Chicago and Genaabaajing Anishinaabek, his perspective is grounded in both community and lived experience.
The conversation explores the power of storytelling, representation in media, and the role of Indigenous voices in shaping culture and understanding. Drawing from his work with CBC, Jesse speaks to the importance of advocacy, truth, and creating space for authentic narratives.
Through insight and reflection, this episode highlights how storytelling can connect generations, preserve culture, and help us better understand what it truly means to belong.
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