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Jesse Thistle<\/p><\/div>\n

Roberta Jamieson<\/strong><\/a>, president and CEO of Indspire, will engage in a conversation with Jesse Thistle<\/strong><\/a>, assistant professor in the Department of Equity Studies at York University and author of the best-selling memoir, From the Ashes: My Story of Being M\u00e9tis, Homeless, and Finding My Way<\/em><\/a>. This event will take place June 11<\/strong> at 7 p.m. and it is free and open to the community. To learn more, visit the event website at: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/indspiring-change-home-tickets-107301040300<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This live chat will explore Thistle\u2019s journey, including how he discovered his M\u00e9tis heritage, the role models who have influenced him, and the impact that education has had on his life.<\/p>\n

More about Indspire<\/h3>\n

Indspire is a national Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and M\u00e9tis people for the long term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada.<\/p>\n

Indspire's vision is to enrich Canada through Indigenous education and by inspiring achievement. In partnership with Indigenous, private and public sector stakeholders, Indspire educates, connects and invests in First Nations, Inuit and M\u00e9tis people so they will achieve their highest potential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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