Early Life
The Canadian province is where Wab Kinew was born and raised.
Manitoba
Before his political career, Wab Kinew was known for his work in this musical genre
Hip Hop / Rap
Kinew wrote this memoir about reconciliation and his journey of personal growth
The Reason You Walk
Wab Kinew became the leader of this political party in Manitoba in 2017.
New Democratic Party (NDP)?
Wab Kinew has been compared to this famous American rapper-turned-politician for blending art and politics.
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Wab Kinew is a member of this Indigenous group
Anishinaabe
This is the title of Wab Kinew's hip-hop debut, released in 2009
Live by the Drum
Go Show The World, written by Wab Kinew, is children book celebrating this group of people
Indigenous Heroes
In 2023, Wab Kinew made history as the first Indigenous premier of this Canadian province.
What is Manitoba?
Kinew appeared on this popular CBC show to discuss Indigenous issues and his book *The Reason You Walk*.
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As a child, Wab Kinew learned two Indigenous languages from his parents. Name one of them
Ojibwe or Anishinaabemowin
Kinew's music often addresses themes of Indigenous identity, reconciliation and this social isssue
Systemic Racism
Wab Kinew advocates for this national movement focused on healing relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
What is reconciliation?
One of Kinew's key focuses as a politician has been improving access to this in Indigenous communities.
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In addition to politics, Kinew has been featured as a motivational speaker at events focused on this social theme.
What is youth empowerment?
His father, Tobasonakwut, was a prominent activist and this type of leader in Indigenous culture
Chief
Wab Kinew won an Aborignial Peoples Choice Music Award in 2012 for this category
Best Rap/Hip-Hop CD
As an advocate, Wab Kinew often speaks about the importance of preserving these aspects of Indigenous culture.
What are languages and traditions?
Kinew has been vocal about addressing this issue affecting Indigenous communities, related to clean water access.
Boil water advisories?
Kinew collaborated with this iconic Indigenous artist for a music video of his song *Last Word*.
Buffey Saint Marie
Before becoming a politician, Kinew earned his bachelor's degree in economics at this Canadian university
University of Manitoba
In addition to music, Wab Kinew has also worked as a journalist and host for this Canadian Broadcast
CBC
Wab Kinew has been a public supporter of this initiative to investigate the treatment of Indigenous children in residential schools.
What is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
In 2023, Wab Kinew's campaign focused on reversing cuts made by this previous provincial government.
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Wab Kinew's work has been recognized as a major contribution to this ongoing Canadian conversation.
What is reconciliation with Indigenous peoples?