Searching for Stories in Family History with Teajai Travis

Teajai Travis is a proud and mindful descendant of Afro-indigenous ancestors who survived slavery in the Americas and settled in North Buxton, Ontario prior to the American Civil War. Teajai’s relations spread across the North American continent, and abroad. Teajai researches and writes about his ancestors, specifically those in the Americas during a time of chattel slavery. He is inspired by the stories of his own family. A recipient of the 2018 City of Windsor Arts and Heritage Grant, Teajai is currently working on a multi-media project, Born Enslaved: a series of poetry, fiction, and drama inspired by family history. He is a revered community activist, and is the founder of Bloomfield House, an arts and social centre for youth in Sandwich, Ontario.