Full Name
Jesse Thistle
Speaker Bio
Jesse is a Metis-Cree Ph.D. Candidate in the History program and Assistant Professor at York University, Toronto. Jesse has published his autobiographical and acclaimed book “From the Ashes: My Story of Being Metis, Homeless and Finding My Way”, which went on to be a #1
bestseller as well as nominated for Canada Reads. Jesse’s work involves reflections on his own previous struggles with addiction and homelessness and has been recognized as having a wide impact on both the scholarly community and the greater public.
bestseller as well as nominated for Canada Reads. Jesse’s work involves reflections on his own previous struggles with addiction and homelessness and has been recognized as having a wide impact on both the scholarly community and the greater public.
