In this conversation, Haitian-Canadian social justice activist Jean Elissaint Saint-Vil reflects on a lifetime of political awakening, exile, and resistance. From his early years confronting apartheid and religious hypocrisy, to witnessing the 1991 coup d’état in Haiti and its devastating human cost, Jean traces how personal loss and historical violence shaped his commitment to justice. He speaks candidly about exile, privilege, and the moral responsibility of living in Canada while foreign policy decisions made there contribute to suffering elsewhere. Drawing on decades of activism as a writer, radio host, and political commentator, Jean challenges the myth of Canada as a neutral “peacekeeper,” naming its role in Haiti and other global struggles. He reflects on the limits of mainstream media, the silencing of reparations discourse, and the deeper work of dismantling white supremacy — including its entanglement with religion and power. The conversation closes with reflections on solidarity, unexpected allies, and what it means to choose integrity over comfort in times of injustice.