Rooted in Gwekwaadziwin: Season 1, Episode 8 - Tee Duke

In this episode of Rooted in Gwekwaadziwin, we sit down with Tee Duke for a powerful and honest conversation about identity, leadership, and finding balance between different worlds.

Tee shares his journey navigating life between urban environments and home community, and the lessons that come with staying grounded in who you are while moving through spaces that don’t always reflect that identity. Through lived experience, she speaks to the importance of connection — to land, to culture, and to self — as a foundation for both personal growth and leadership.

This episode explores:

• The challenges and realities of walking in multiple worlds
• How identity shapes leadership, decision-making, and purpose
• The importance of staying connected to community and culture
• Reflections on growth, accountability, and self-awareness
• What it means to lead in a way that honours those who came before you

At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful question:

What are we doing today that would make our ancestors proud?

This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t just about where you’re going — it’s about how you carry yourself along the way, and who you remain connected to as you move forward.