Jared Visitor: The Great Nephew of Chanie Wenjack

2023 Host Aysanabee speaks to Jared Visitor, the great-nephew of Chanie Wenjack (the 12-year-old boy whose death in 1966 sparked national attention and led to the first inquest into the treatment of children at residential schools). Jared is a university student working towards becoming a teacher in remote northern communities. He has been helping to fight forest fires for ten years all over Canada. Jared loves to speak to youth about his experiences and learning in the subject of trauma and psychology. He volunteers regularly with youth and enjoys singing and playing guitar. He works for the Anthropology department at Lakehead University and is currently training for a half marathon.