Ancestral Voices We Belong - Joseph Pitawanakwat

In this episode of Ancestral Voices: We Belong, host Kim Wheatley sits down with Joseph Pitawanakwat, an educator and knowledge keeper dedicated to learning, restoring, and sharing Anishinaabe knowledge.Joseph speaks about the importance of reconnecting with the natural world and understanding the teachings that have guided Anishinaabe people throughout the Great Lakes region. Through education, storytelling, and knowledge restoration, he is helping make these teachings accessible to new generations.The conversation explores the relationship between people, land, plants, animals, and the natural world, while highlighting the importance of preserving Indigenous knowledge and ensuring it continues to be shared.Joseph also discusses the work of his team and their commitment to developing education strategies that help communities reconnect with Anishinaabe teachings and the knowledge required to live a good life.A thoughtful conversation about land, culture, education, and the responsibility of carrying knowledge forward.