# Jesse Wente

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Remembering Graham Greene, and fall TV shows you need to watch

Today on Commotion, guest host Amil Niazi sits down with Jesse Wente to talk about his friend, the iconic Canadian actor Graham Greene, who died Monday in Stratford, Ont., at the age of 73.  Plus, critics Eric Deggans, Rachel Ho and Kathryn VanArendonk join Amil to talk about the most anticipated …

Jesse Wente on Thomas King and finding hope in a hard moment

For decades, Thomas King was considered to be one of the most prominent Indigenous authors and creators, so news that he has no Indigenous ancestry came as a shock to many people this week. Jesse Wente is a writer and Storyteller in Residence at Toronto Metropolitan University. Jesse worked closely…

Pretendian Politics: Thomas King v Jesse Wente.

With supporting roles for Michelle Latimer, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond and Buffy Sainte-Marie. This… THIS is why everyone hates Eisel Mazard. Find me on Instagram.  Support me on Patreon.  Both will provide notifications for new podcast episodes (not just "here", but under many different headings).…

Friday wrap on: Avatar 3 and new Disney/OpenAI deal

Elamin is joined by film critics Jesse Wente, Sarah-Ta Black & Jackson Weaver to discuss ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash’ - the latest installment in James Cameron’s sci-action blockbuster franchise and react to Disney’s new agreement with OpenAI that will give the public access to some of Disney’s most belove…

Getting to know Danger Eagle, the stunt performing penguin

When Jesse Wente was a kid, he was given a stuffed penguin as a gift. He decided to name his penguin Danger Eagle, the stunt performing stuffy. Decades later, Danger Eagle has taken center stage in Jesse's first ever children's book. Since wrapping up his term as chair of the Canada Council for the…

Ancestral Voices We Belong - Episode 7 - Jesse Wente

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…

In pursuit of roles that didn't exist: Let's Talk Thought Leadership with Jesse Wente, film and storytelling expert

Jesse Wente is a writer, arts leader and advocate for Indigenous rights in the storytelling sectors and beyond. He is best known for spending 20+ years as a columnist for CBC Radio’s Metro Morning, as a film and culture critic. In this episode he speaks about ✔The intersection of innovation and sto…

FOSTER CHILD: ohpikihâkan awâsis - Coty Savard (producer) & Connor McNally (subtitle editor) Interview

Christian Zyp interviews Coty Savard (producer) & Connor McNally (subtitle editor) about Gil Cardinal's film FOSTER CHILD: ohpikihâkan awâsis. It will screen as part of Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival on Saturday April 18th at 7PM at Landmark City Centre Cinemas. There will be …

Knowing: •How the Oppression of Indigenous Peoples Continues to Echo Today Audiobook by Tanya Talaga

https://libranovo.com/free Listen to free audiobooks with a 30-day free trial! Title: Knowing: •How the Oppression of Indigenous Peoples Continues to Echo TodayGenres: History, Non-Fiction, North America, Social ScienceAuthor: Tanya TalagaNarrator: Tanya TalagaRelease date: 07-15-2025Length: 15:16:…

Episode 3: Truth & Reconciliation Day, Appropriation, & Systemic Racism

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“Cultural appropriation isn’t abstract — it’s happening in your search results, your shopping cart, and your feed.”  🧡 Truth & Reconciliation Day A day to honor Survivors, families, and communities impacted by residential schools. Raises awareness of the truths that must be acknowledged before rec…