Cree woman says she had to give birth unassisted in an Edmonton hospital. Her baby, who died at 20 weeks was also called referred to as a "specimen" by hospital staff according to court documents.
https://t.co/t2cKt2H5b8
The people saying the Doctrine of Discovery doesn't matter now are the same who said appealing to the Governor-General won't work; defenders of a narrow view of colonialism who promote economic development as reconciliation...
@Pontifex in his speech happening now in Maskwacis acknowledged the physical, verbal and spiritual abuse inflicted upon Indigenous children in the residential schools, but did not refer to sexual abuse which was widespread. Survivors already reaching out to me wondering why?
Want to teach children in your circle about residential schools and how to make a positive difference today? Read @SpiritBear books - also available in First Nations languages. https://t.co/YHhgYEXbYk
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As our daughter grapples with the experience in her mind, we continue to make time to move through it with her. To play. To talk. To cry. To feel.
My partner is incredible and I’m so grateful he is still here.
Jody was one of the Anishinabek Nation’s Debwewin Citation recipients. She will be remembered for her excellence in journalism and storytelling. What a wonderful person to know. ^mb
Full story: RoseAnne Archibald becomes the first-ever woman elected AFN national chief and first person from Ontario to lead the organization in four decades https://t.co/NcMdpanAR5
Congratulations to Her Excellency Ms. Mary J. May Simon (Ningiukadluk) announced today as the 30th Governor General of Canada—grateful to have your knowledge, dignity and integrity in these challenging times… Canada’s 1st Indigenous #GovernorGeneral 🙏🏽
Ontario is committing $10 million over three years to support the identification, investigation, protection and commemoration of Indian Residential School burial sites and cemeteries in the province.
https://t.co/sjhueSw7Kq
Hours before one young male was sentenced for throwing a trailer hitch at a woman out for a walk because she was Indigenous, another young male ran down an entire family out for a walk because they were Muslim.
Canada is a place where it's not safe to walk unless you're white.
No flag at half staff for the 215 children who died in residential schools that Canada operated @CanadianPM Lower the flags and stop fighting First Nations kids and IRS survivors in court.