In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of The Next Ancestors Podcast, host Erin Brillon sits down with Chief Wedlidi Speck, a respected hereditary chief and cultural knowledge holder, to explore the complexities of Indigenous leadership, cultural revitalization, and what it means to carry tradition into the future.Chief Speck shares powerful reflections on who mentored him in his early life, the profound lessons he learned through observation, and the differences between hereditary and elected leadership. He opens up about his work mentoring the next generation of hereditary chiefs and offers deep insights into what makes a truly responsible and grounded leader.Together, Erin and Chief Speck discuss the tension between preserving sacred traditions and the natural evolution of culture, and how misinterpretations—both within and outside Indigenous communities—can threaten cultural integrity. Chief Speck offers thoughtful solutions for addressing these challenges in healthy, respectful ways.The conversation also explores how Indigenous values can provide a blueprint for healing, belonging, and collective wisdom in an increasingly disconnected world. Chief Speck closes with an empowering message for younger generations who feel uncertain about their cultural identity, reminding them that they are more than enough—and that showing up with humility and heart is what truly matters.

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