Nancy Knickerbocker

Writer, editor, quilter, gardener, español enthusiast, maman, grand-mère. Opinions? I have strong ones. Tweets are my own.

[Connie Walker @connie_walker]

Tonight, I’m thinking about Justice Murray Sinclair and of the times that I was lucky enough to hear him speak about his work with the TRC. This moment stands out for me. It’s his answer when he was asked, “Why can’t you just get over it?”

[Nancy Knickerbocker @NancyKnicker]

@SeanCarleton Thank you for this beautiful idea, @SeanCarleton! I’m going to do the same. Also, reading about Sinclair and the TRC today I came across your article on Israel Powell, which I sent to my son who lives in “Powell River” and my daughter @maddiknicker.

[Nancy Knickerbocker @NancyKnicker]

Congratulations to ⁦@IndigiNewsMedia⁩ publisher Eden Fineday on winning the ⁦@JackWebsterFdn⁩ “City Mic” award for commentator of the year. Insightful, penetrating, passionate writing. Brava!

[Nancy Knickerbocker @NancyKnicker]

Supporting B.C. journalism helps provide a core pillar in defence of democracy https://t.co/wunLQcq2We via @VancouverSun

[Michael Moses @MichaelMosesWL]

"The First Nations Leadership Council is extremely concerned that B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has stated his intent to repeal the UN Declaration if elected in the upcoming provincial election."

UNDRIP is the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. It provides a framework for reconciliation, healing and peace, as well as harmonious and cooperative relations based on the principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith.

This is a framework that has given reconciliation and Indigenous people, as well as allies, hope that our governments have actual intention to move forward together in collaboration and healing.

I am so proud that our BC NDP government adopted UNDRIP by bringing in the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

A vote for John Rustad's Conservatives is very clearly a vote against a framework of reconciliation and healing together.

This attempt to segregate the Indigenous voters from the rest of the province is unacceptable and dangerous. This is a strategy that we've seen before, and it was in a time period that we do not wish to return to.

This is a risk we can not afford.
This hurts people, not helps them.

[Hamilton @HamiltonMusical]

In honor of National Voter Registration Day tomorrow, the Broadway company of Hamilton headed into the booth to record “The Election of 2024”. We’re proud to partner with @WhenWeAllVote and @VoteRiders to make sure everyone’s voice is heard at the polls. Register to vote now!

[Jack Webster Fdn @JackWebsterFdn]

The Jack Webster Foundation’s Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement Award honours an exemplary BC journalism career.

Congratulations to this year's recipient, Frances Bula (@fabulavancouver).

Learn more: https://t.co/SwDNi1NtLp

#WebsterAwards

[Jack Webster Fdn @JackWebsterFdn]

WINNER ALERT! - Excellence in Community Reporting

Congratulations to Anna McKenzie (@legally_cree) & @ShaluMehta32 of @IndigiNewsMedia for “Two-part series: Community rallies for Carsyn Seaweed”

#WebsterAwards

[Nancy Knickerbocker @NancyKnicker]

@Songstress28 No shit, quitting cigarettes is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done but so worth it! My daughter, aged 4, begged me to not die from smoking and so I promised I would quit. If I was ever going to have any credibility with that radiant child, I knew I had to do it.

[Jack Webster Fdn @JackWebsterFdn]

So pleased to announce the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, @fabulavancouver, and the Bill Good Award recipient @GlobalRepCentre. Read more here https://t.co/0Ch5YHHh8I and congrats Frances and the GRC.

[Nancy Knickerbocker @NancyKnicker]

@vancitysingh Congratulations!

[Nancy Knickerbocker @NancyKnicker]

@LouannNeel1 @peggybe_oonujut @CityOfVictoria Beautiful work! Congratulations on having the whole city be your gallery!

[Nancy Knickerbocker @NancyKnicker]

@checkupcbc You’re asking the wrong question. It’s every worker’s right to withhold their labour, under Canadian & international law.
A better question might be what responsibility does government have to the Canadians who do its work serving the people?

[Brandi Morin @Songstress28]

Native women advocates, survivors & family members of MMIWG (including Morgan Harris’s daughters) are demanding a National State of Emergency be declared due to esculating violence. The message is clear: End the genocide.
Video curated/edited by me.
#MMIWG2S #canadasgenocide

[Nancy Knickerbocker @NancyKnicker]

@Songstress28 Kiera Harris, you are young but you are already a strong, articulate, powerful leader. Your mother must be so very proud of you! Is there somewhere people can donate to support the search? In solidarity...

[Brandi Morin @Songstress28]

Kiera Harris, daughter of Morgan Harris murdered by Winnipeg serial killer along with 3 other Indigenous women speaks to media in Ottawa this morning addressing police, ‘If you won’t search the landfill, then we will’

[Nancy Knickerbocker @NancyKnicker]

@elamin88 Congrats, Elamin! Can't wait to tune in!

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

On #childcaredayofaction and every day, teachers support the @10aDay childcare plan and a fair province-wide wage grid for @ECEBC1 early childhood educators. Our pre-school kids and their educators are worth investing in!

[Nancy Knickerbocker @NancyKnicker]

Happy to continue supporting the important storytelling by folks at IndigiNews. https://t.co/x54HYdUTp3