Episode Details

In this powerful episode of Ancestral Voices: We Belong, host Kim Wheatley sits down with Waneek Horn-Miller, a Mohawk woman from Kahnawake Mohawk Territory, Olympian, advocate, and one of Canada's most influential Indigenous voices.

Waneek reflects on her remarkable journey from surviving a near-fatal injury during the Oka Crisis to becoming a member and former co-captain of Canada's Olympic women's water polo team. Through resilience, determination, and a deep connection to her culture, she has transformed personal adversity into a lifelong commitment to leadership, reconciliation, and community building.

The conversation explores the importance of sport, wellness, and education in empowering Indigenous youth, as well as Waneek's ongoing work advocating for Indigenous communities, women in leadership, and meaningful reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

Drawing on her experiences as an athlete, speaker, and cultural advocate, Waneek shares powerful insights on overcoming barriers, building self-esteem, and creating opportunities for future generations. At the heart of the discussion is a message of understanding, connection, and the importance of listening to one another as we work toward a stronger future together.

Website: https://waneekhornmiller.com/home 

Instagram: @Waneek