Drew St. Laurent

Senior Operations Manager - Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health @UBC | Supposed Master of Higher Education | Métis | Tweets Are My Own

[UBC Longhouse @UBCLonghouse]

Open Letter: Reconciliation Pole vandalized on eve of second anniversary
https://t.co/QdKipC863V

[CBC Radio @cbcradio]

After Juno winner Jeremy Dutcher's acceptance speech for Indigenous album of the year was cut off, Arkells invited him back on stage finish it. His passionate speech on reconciliation was delivered in English and Wolastoqey. https://t.co/X9QmeFUoXu

[IAHA @IAHA_National]

"Transformational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership can ensure our health is in our hands, now and for future generations, in a way that is meaningful and centred on our cultural aspirations." - IAHA CEO Donna Murray
#ClosetheGap #OurHealthOurChoiceOurVoice

[CBC Indigenous @CBCIndigenous]

Habs, Canes to play in historic Plains Cree language broadcast of NHL game https://t.co/Sotd0GOhod

[FNHA @fnha]

Apply for the @Participaction Community Better challenge today!

[IMN-PN @imn_pn]

A reminder that the deadline to apply to IMN-PN Awards & Stipends is this Friday February 1st @ 5 PM (PST)! https://t.co/9w6yVWACsP

[Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement @SAGE_UBC]

Just two more weeks until the Indigenous Language Symposium kicks off!

Wednesday, February 13th from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Theme: Indigenous Language Revitalization 🗣️

RSVP for engaging conversations on how to raise awareness and take action in this area! https://t.co/ek32uBwgNa

[Duncan McCue @duncanmccue]

Applications now open!

If Cdn media are to make good on the call by #TRC to 'ensure that the colonial press truly becomes a thing of the past,' we need to expand on the critical work started by the CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowship 👇🏽 @CBCIndigenous

[IndigenEYEZ @IndigenEYEZ]

Join us for another #free online workshop series, in partnership with the UBC Learning Circle @UBCLC this coming Thursday, January 24th. Presented by facilitator Hazel Bell-Koski, part four of this webinar series focuses on our Connection to Land. https://t.co/iCNEusR2la

[Connie Walker @connie_walker]

A total of 354 infants were removed from their families in Manitoba in 2017, 87 per cent of them First Nations; and 259 remained in care 12 months later, putting them on the fast-track for permanent wardship. https://t.co/BBcAq4Z42D

[IMN-PN @imn_pn]

We have some great events happening at UBC & UVic! https://t.co/lE0TrJYWzI

[IMN-PN @imn_pn]

Come join us January 14th for a Meet & Greet and listen our guest speaker Zaheera Jinnah, Ministry of Children & Family Support who will be discussing an upcoming #Research Experience placement! #Indigenousopportunities #Indigenousfunding #wellnessresearch #Awards

[ChantelleBellrichard @pieglue]

From a bit earlier -- when RCMP first approached the gates

[IMN-PN @imn_pn]

Happy New Year Everyone! As you prepare to head back to school remember we have awards available and will be hosting a Meet & Greet January 14th at 1pm @CIRCLE_UVic with a guest presentation speaking about Research Experience Opportunities! #ResearchExperience #Indigenousawards

[Melanie Mark Hli Haykwhl Ẃii Xsgaak @melaniejmark]

Whether mild or severe, mental-health concerns are very real among students who have been calling for action on- & off-campus. That's why we are working to develop a mental-health service available to students around the clock, provincewide: https://t.co/Prf6EDYnO9 #bcpoli

[Brad Baker @bradleyrbaker]

Glad to see the Indigenous grad rate @NVSD44 at 68% for the 2017/2018 school year, up from 58% in 16/17. We are still on a journey to make this better. We continue to #goforwardwithcourage TY to staff who are continuing to learn & change the narrative. #NVSDIndigenous

[FNHA @fnha]

Indigenous Health Improves But Health Status Gap With Other British Columbians Widens: https://t.co/GGbn3LkpVt #BCHC

[Sheryl Lightfoot @sheryllightfoot]

"How Canadian universities are responding to the TRC's Calls to Action" - https://t.co/fdFawaHIMx https://t.co/awNnGt8faA

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

When Indigenous peoples have more chances to succeed, we all benefit – and today the Premiers and I met with the leaders of the @AFN_updates, @ITK_CanadaInuit and @MNC_tweets to discuss how we can help Indigenous communities & businesses grow and prosper: https://t.co/CMEHpQp7n5