@cblackst.bsky.social
Gitxsan. Loves learning and working collectively to achieve culturally based equity for First Nations children, youth and families.
The notwithstanding clause allows a province to make laws overriding parts of the charter of rights for five years.
The Assembly of First Nations expressed concerns over Albertaβs use of the clause to limit the rights of two-spirit and trans youth.
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal wants the Canadian government to present their long-term reform plan for the child welfare system on December 22.
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Very dissappointing to see lawyers use Indigenous law in such a self serving way. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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My latest for @irpp.org Policy Options: "Reconciliation can't wait another generation: end Canada's second-generation cut-off for Indian registration". #firstnations #reconciliation #charter #indianact #equality #treatyrights #childrensrights #mikmaq policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/reco...
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Canadaβs prison watchdog is stepping away early. On the latest APTN News InFocus, Ivan Zinger explains why and what needs to change behind bars.
Listen: pod.fo/e/3571c3
A Senate committee's vote to end what's known as the second-generation cut off & implement a one-parent rule is being welcomed by long-time advocates and First Nations organizations across Canada.
Thatβs the focus of this weekβs Truth and Politics panel.
The two KaΜshoΜ GotβΔ±Μ¨neΜ¨ leaders are part of a pilot project that sees dogs search luggage and cargo for drugs, alcohol and dangerous goods on airplanes departing Yellowknife for Fort Good Hope and DΓ©lΔ―nΔ.
21.11.2025 00:22 β π 18 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0Nunavut NDP MP Lori Idlout talks to Nation to Nation about the Inuit Child First Initiative and where it is falling short.
Full discussion tonight.
Stand in solidarity for kindness, respect and basic human rights and toss politicians like Premier Smith who wield discriminatory and harmful rhetoric to distract from their poor governance to the electoral curb.
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Senators vote to end the second-generation cutoff for βstatus Indiansβ www.aptnnews.ca?p=279994
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Reconciliation isnβt about token gestures, museum visits, or diversity training, writes @pampalmater.com. True reconciliation means respecting Indigenous peoplesβ right to say 'No'βto development on their lands, to discriminatory laws, and to ongoing abuse.
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Congratulations to Drs. Fallon and Collin-VΓ©zina on their Royal Society of Canada recognition for their extraordinary research contributions to children and families.
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Canadaβs correctional investigator is leaving two years before his second term ends and says one of the reasons is the governmentβs failure to address the gross over-representation of Indigenous people in the federal prison system.
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Since last week in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, there have been three unrelated and separate cases of missing youth being reported.
The police have now turned to the public for help.
The Air Canada Foundation, in partnership with Dreams Take Flight in Montreal, surprised eight Mohawk children and 2 Wendat children from First Nations in Quebec by taking them on a roundtrip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
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Weβve partnered with UNICEF on a poll for youth about Jordanβs Principle. Jordanβs Principle has been life-changing for First Nations kids, but much more needs to be done by Canada. We want to hear from you! The poll is anonymous + sent directly to your device.
https://canada-en.ureport.in/join/
This week's featured resource is Spirit Bearβs Beary Caring Curriculum. πΎ It helps teachers incorporate the Caring Societyβs initiatives and campaigns with their students to enact social justice and reconciliation-based actions. https://fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear/spirit-bear-virtual-school
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Each year on November 8, we honour the contributions of the First Nations, MΓ©tis and Inuit veterans who served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War, as well as those who serve today β€οΈ #NationalIndigenousVeteransDay
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Their names are Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois and Ashlee Shingoose.
This is the story of how they were murdered by a serial killer and the families who fought to bring them home.
Listen: pod.fo/e/336a57
The amazing @rachelgilmore.bsky.social and I talked politics and C-15 on her new Substack and podcast BUBBLE POP! rachelgilmore.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
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The CHRT is ordering Canada back to the negotiation table on long-term reform of the child welfare system.
Talks have been at an impasse since chiefs in assembly voted down a $47.8-billion proposal from Canada in October of 2024.
Dr @cblackst.bsky.social & I co-authored an open-access academic article in Genealogy @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social about the need to protect Indigenous people from exploitation by lawyers & law firms in class actions. #law #cdnpoli #indigenous #classactions #clashactions www.mdpi.com/2313-5778/9/...
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This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we recognize Indigenous organizers, caregivers, educators & leaders who have powered movements for justice for years.
This work isnβt history β itβs happening right now. And as rights, culture & truth face ongoing attacks, we stand united. π
Prince Albert Police Service in Saskatchewan are asking for help in locating missing 11-year old boy Traystin Paskemin.
The police service posted to Facebook on October 27 that Paskemin was last seen in the city on October 1.
To mark the start of its human rights hearing addressing long-standing inequities in education for First Nations children, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation is hosting an opening ceremony. For all media inquiries, please contact Victoria Gray at Victoria.Gray@mncfn.ca π
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Did you know that Spirit Bear's resources are available to everyone who wants to learn more about the Caring Society's campaigns and initiatives for social justice and reconciliation? https://fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear/spirit-bear-virtual-school
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New resource π Do you have questions on what sets formal equality apart from substantive equality? Explore our new information sheet to deepen your understanding of substantive equality and how it applies to Jordan's Principle.
fncaringsociety.com/publications...
