Karen Joyner-Blom

Chisasibi Eeyou Auntie. Wife. uOttawa PR Undergrad Student. Writer. Photographer. Beader. Dog Mum.

[Karen Joyner-Blom @mskarenjoyner]

Many of us are grieving this week. But I promise you, this beautifully written profile by @waub will bring you hope. 🧡

So honoured to have contributed film portraits of Theland Kicknosway for this @Nike project.

Read it: https://t.co/yC7YzxI6Hm

[Karen Joyner-Blom @mskarenjoyner]

#IndigenousPeoplesDay 🪶⚾️@BlueJays

[Karen Joyner-Blom @mskarenjoyner]

At a time when I’m feeling very homesick, I’d like to say chinskuumidin to you, @duncanmccue, for bringing me home to #EeyouIstchee in this way.

But most especially, chinskuumidin for honouring Chief Robbie Matthew so beautifully in your book. ♥️

[Karen Joyner-Blom @mskarenjoyner]

Yesterday was #IndigenousPeoplesDay and I thought I would treat myself to a new book. As a Chisasibi Eeyou and a fan of @duncanmccue’s work, this book called to me from the shelf. I am so happy it found its way into my hands.

[Karen Joyner-Blom @mskarenjoyner]

Because not only was yesterday Indigenous Peoples Day, it was the first year anniversary of Elder Robbie Matthew’s passing to the spirit world.

I was honoured to photograph Elder Robbie Matthew, among other former Chiefs while working in Chisasibi.

[Cree Nation of Chisasibi @CreeChisasibi]

The Council of the Cree Nation of Chisasibi extends their condolences following the passing of former Chisasibi Chief Robbie Matthew

[The Walrus @thewalrus]

Conspicuous corporate Indigenization has been a funding and marketing bonanza for employers but, as contributing writer @michellecyca explains, it’s been yet another failure for Indigenous people.

https://t.co/DJeqXs2crE

[Vogue Magazine @voguemagazine]

It was only natural that #LilyGladstone’s red carpet look for the #Oscars tonight paid tribute to her Indigenous community. Her custom collaboration look is designed by @Gucci's creative director Sabato De Sarno and Indigenous artist Joe Big Mountain. https://t.co/Rv3IHjR9P0

[Sean Carleton @SeanCarleton]

As a Canadian historian, and a public historian too, I'm tried of reactionary articles whining about so-called woke history like these. Since he harps on about residential schooling and gets much of it wrong, let's set the record straight: https://t.co/ZKQRgHL1wV

[Niigaan Sinclair @Niigaanwewidam]

Saturday @WinnipegNews column: AFN’s new national chief takes over troubled, bitterly divided organization

https://t.co/Jm3siojVdj

[Lily Gladstone @lily_gladstone]

The most pressing thing I’ve wanted to say about Killers of the Flower Moon, especially to Native Women & Youth: See it when and only if you feel ready, and see it with people you feel safe with. You’ll likely have a lot of generational grief to process. You’re not alone.
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[Karen Joyner-Blom @mskarenjoyner]

@SimmonsKali Waachiya! (James Bay Cree aka East Cree)

[Mark Ruffalo @MarkRuffalo]

It’s hard to believe there could be four bodies, killed by perhaps a serial killer, as possible evidence in a landfill, and the authorities are blocking anyone going in to look for them. Is this a Native thing?

[Karen Joyner-Blom @mskarenjoyner]

#TeamJimbo all the way!!! 💕

[RuPaul's Drag Race @RuPaulsDragRace]

Do you want @jimbodragclown to snatch the #AllStars8 crown? 🤗 Show her love across social media by using #TeamJimbo! 👑 #ParamountPlus

[Karen Joyner-Blom @mskarenjoyner]

Today is a great day for reading books that start out like this.

(This one is called “Chief: The Fearless Vision of Billy Diamond by Roy MacGregor)

#EeyouIstchee #BillyDiamond #IndigenousHistory

[Karen Joyner-Blom @mskarenjoyner]

I can’t wait to see this film!

[Jim Gray (The former Chief) @JimGraytweetz]

I was fortunate enough to get a private screening of the film, Killers of the Flower Moon earlier this month. Having been marginally released from my NDA with the premiere of the film today at Cannes, I have a few thoughts.

[Karen Joyner-Blom @mskarenjoyner]

@jgquachegan

[Christopher Curtis @titocurtis]

Seems like a great use of everyone’s time

[Niigaan Sinclair @Niigaanwewidam]

Today is five years since a not guilty verdict in the trial of Gerald Stanley - who shot and killed this young man, Colten Boushie. There is no justice for this heinous and unnecessary murder and none on the horizon. This is a stain on all of us.

[Karen Joyner-Blom @mskarenjoyner]

@jgquachegan Whoa! 😬

[Karen Joyner-Blom @mskarenjoyner]

@LenardMonkman1 The Cree Nation of Chisasibi’s Mitchuap building ☺️