Robert Phillips

[Robert Phillips @rphillips792]

California tribes will manage, protect state coastal areas https://t.co/TnMQ3gIIA2

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Created by Canadian Geographic Education, a program of Royal Canadian Geographical Society, the map was developed in collaboration with Indigenous educators and consultants. (CBC News) https://t.co/ZPenx1uRQ6

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The 105-bed Red Fish Healing Centre located in Burnaby, BC is the first of its kind and will allow patients to be treated for mental health and addictions together. (CTV News) https://t.co/j4GOot9tvo

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I find it extremely difficult to understand that in this day and age how diesel or kerosene can be found in drinking water, then to say “long-term health effects are not a concern”?!? https://t.co/vkqi4SSg3o

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"I thought in Secwepemctsin & spoke in English, knowing full well that they could not beat me for what I thought," says former Skeetchestn Chief Dr. Ron Ignace, who ran away from the Kamloops Indian Residential School and escaping cultural genocide. https://t.co/keToL1ARR7

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The Liberals have slight lead at 34%, Conservatives 30.7%, NDP are in 3rd place with 18.6%, and followed by Bloc Quebecois 6.6%, People’s Party of Canada 5.1% and Green Party 4.1%. https://t.co/bd12bEkS2S

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Canada’s federal election should tackle the opioid crisis 'head-on' as deaths skyrocket. More than 21,000 people died of drug overdoses in Canada between 2016-21, according to a lawsuit filed against the federal government in B.C. Supreme Court. https://t.co/vVAj5jQGCe

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After first answering questions about the fight, Kali Reis took the microphone and spoke to the crowd about the horrors of Canada's residential school system — becoming one of the first American athletes to speak out about the cause. CBC News https://t.co/miIfotNgKk

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Reconciliation woven into fabric of Tourism Chilliwack’s new action plan: Sí:yá:ya Yóyes, meaning ‘friends working (together) in Halq’eméylem, was facilitated by Dan George & committee involving Squiala Chief David Jimmie & Ernie Victor of Cheam Nation. https://t.co/xYGhyVdcec

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[The] 22 recommendations included renaming the institution, sharing materials to recognize the legacy of Egerton Ryerson and providing more opportunities to learn about Indigenous history and Indigenous-colonial relations. (CBC News) https://t.co/VQqRtI2Stx

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Canada's Transportation Safety Board has been investigating the Lytton fire since July 9 into the ignition point. The RCMP and B.C. Wildfire Service "raised concerns regarding the potential involvement of a freight train," according to the TSB website. https://t.co/NQXjr3ZXNQ

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Ahousaht, Tseshaht, Williams Lake, Tla-o'qui-aht, 'Namgis and Squamish First Nations confirmed work was underway, with some hiring archeologists, consultant co-ordinators and drone operators. (CBC News) https://t.co/kEFQbIJKrV

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“Although 5% of the world’s population, [Indigenous Peoples] effectively manage an estimated 20-25% of the Earth’s land surface,” a UN report said. Programs such as Indigenous Guardians help do that - protect the land, air, water, animals & so much more. https://t.co/kHhK5EWOAx

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Pacific salmon can no longer access hundreds of kilometres of spawning streams or floodplain habitat after decades of urban, agricultural and resource development around British Columbia's Lower Fraser River, a study has found. (CTV News) https://t.co/GJRHhIJfgF

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“They cannot wait any longer for Canada to work with them on fishing plans and will be fishing under the authority of their Ha’wiih and asserting their rights as they have done since time immemorial,” said Nuu-chah-nulth President Dr. Judith Sayers. https://t.co/qXyEqfmRIE

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The Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations are set to make an announcement about St. Paul’s Indian Residential School, which operated from 1899 to 1958 and was run by the Catholic church. (CTV News) https://t.co/3iXsLklE5q

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Feds announced $321m for residential school searches and support Indigenous communities doing the work. The Liberals also plan to name a special interlocutor to suggest new legal measures, and will create a national commemorative monument. (CTV News) https://t.co/dfo1hT39zn

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Skeetchesan Chief Draney says BC needs to reflect and look at its own laws: the Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples Act, that recognizes & respect Indigenous knowledge that contributes to proper management of the environment. (CBC) https://t.co/h0vju1zbIY

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A rafting business based in the fire-ravaged village of Lytton, B.C. reopened to the public Saturday and hopes to help revitalize the community after late June's devastating blaze, says Kumsheen Rafting Resort owner Andrew Fandrich. https://t.co/gRZGoIROI5

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The Catholic Church accountant testifies that $25 million worth of services were provided, "even though he has not audited these records & accounts, has no basis…to value these services, and relies on minutes of meetings" supplied by Catholic officials. https://t.co/ANes1khn23