zandra bear-lowen

I am a proud spiritual women taking pride in making paths for others to heal and grow. Views are of my own.

[Alvin Fiddler @gcfiddler]

This pic is from St Anne’s Indian Residential School in Fort Albany. In the basement was an electric chair that was used to terrorize children. Many of the survivors are still trying to access their records in order to settle their case. ⁦@Pontifex⁩, you have these records.

[Cindy Blackstock @cblackst]

The "few wrongdoers" defence is exploited by institutions perpetrating atrocities to shield themselves from meaningful accountability. These 1907 headlines show that many of the child deaths in the "schools" were preventable- the Church and gov't chose not to save their lives.

[Murray Sinclair @Sensincmurr]

#papalapology My thoughts are with Survivors who heard the apology from the Pope yesterday. But despite this historic apology, the Holy Father’s statement ignores the full role of the Church in the Residential School system.

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

My favorite prayer says: "For as long as space endures, And for as long as living beings remain, Until then may I too abide, To dispel the misery of the world." And, in trying to fulfill that aspiration, I feel my life has been of some benefit.

[Layla Staats Official @laylastaats]

We stand with the Hereditary Chiefs of #wetsuweten ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[Brandi Morin @Songstress28]

In an foreboding photograph, a Roman Catholic priest holds up a crucifix toward a huddled group of indigenous children newly arrived at St. Anne’s (Fort Albany) Indian Residential School. Ca.1909.

[Dr. kakiyosew - ᑲᑳᔭᐃᐧᓰᐤ @belindadaniels9]

We need more Original language & land based experiences, bilingual & full on immersion. We need access to funds without red tape, teacher training workshops plz, more #landback with spirit & heritage connects. Every nLE exp. sells out. Can FEDs hear me? #languagerevitalization

[Dr James Makokis (nehiyô), MD, M.H.Sc, CCFP 🌈 @DrMakokis]

This morning at 5:15am I’ll start the 100 mile Zion Ultra Trail Run, a life goal. I’ll be thinking of nimosom (my grandfather) Vernon, who @ 6-7yo, walked from St Albert Residential School back home to SL, 100 miles (bc he was treated poorly). I couldn’t imagine that at his age/1

[Grand Erie Public Health @GrandEriePH]

As Canadian Public Health Week comes to a close, we'd like to give a special shout-out to all of our amazing and hardworking staff here at the BCHU, and at all of the other public health units across the province. Teamwork makes the dream work! 🙌 @CPHA_ACSP @OPHA_Ontario

[Tanya Talaga @TanyaTalaga]

Today, I visited Anima Mundi, part of the Vatican Museum with Indigenous “artifacts” kept in the Church’s private collection. There is an “Ontario”pipe stove from the 18th century, Haida Gwaii masks from the 18th Century, much more. I photographed them and was asked to leave.

[Brandi Morin @Songstress28]

A sovereign nation is being invaded in Canadian borders, do you stand with them? If you care about human rights…Freedom for Wet’suewet’en. Freedom for Ukraine.

[ONTSpecialNeeds @ONTSpecialNeeds]

What actually happens when you sleep:

[Dr. Shelly Wilton @Dr_SWilton]

Session No.3 is being hosted today - Anti-Racism - Creating a Culture of Safety. Myself and @mcarolynroberts look forward to those that are able to join us today at 3:30. 🌟🌟👇🏾👇🏾🌟🌟

[Dominic HK Beaudry @DhkBeau]

In Ojibwe our word for moose is mooz.

[CBC Indigenous @CBCIndigenous]

"I want every rez kid to know that they can," said Kyana Kingbird.

https://t.co/v5Wm6kj2df

[Nishnawbe Aski Nation @NANComms]

Donations to support the family for clothing and other immediate supports can be made by E-transfer to [email protected]

[Melissa Grelo @melissagrelo]

Would politicians feel ok if they were willfully NOT told that a co-worker in their office was positive with COVID?

[Anishinabek Nation @AnishNation]

You are not alone.

Help us help others by sharing this list of helpful resources for anyone struggling or in crisis

[Laurel MacDonald Boucher (she/her) @Macbouch]

Prepping for online learning?Don’t forget the many resources on the FNMIEAO site⬇️Password on IndigEd website + go to Eng website NBE pg for Hapara workspaces (more added).DM or Email me with questions ⁦@OCSBSuccess⁩ ⁦@ocsbindigenous⁩ #ocsbNBE #ocsbEnglish

[Michael Redhead Champagne @northendmc]

TRC Call to Action #1 calls on us to reduce the number of Indigenous children in care. It's number one for a reason.