Cindy Blackstock

On Feb 5, the Senate recognized May 10 as Bear Witness Day. We thank Senator Brian Francis for advancing this motion. It reinforces the call for Canada to fully implement Jordan’s Principle so First Nations children receive the services they need, when they need them.

Turn it around to help the millions of Americans without health care due to his reckless conduct

A huge study finds a link between cannabis use in teens and psychosis later Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used marijuana were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety.

Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used marijuana were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety.

Larry the cat celebrates 15 years as chief mouser for the British prime minister Larry the cat recently celebrated 15 years of working as chief mouser for the U.K. government. He has become a popular figure in U.K. politics.

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Supreme Court strikes down tariffs In a major ruling on presidential power, the Supreme Court on Friday struck down the sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed in a series of executive orders. By a […]

The Supreme Court on Friday issued its highly anticipated ruling on tariffs. Here's Amy's initial opinion analysis, which will be updated throughout the day.

YouTube video by APTN News Network of Native Americans in Minneapolis to keep community safe from ICE agents | APTN News

At the forefront of protecting their community from ICE, a network of Native Americans patrol areas like school zones in Minneapolis to protect their neighbours and kids from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

So sad🧡 The Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Calls to Justice are intended to prevent tragedies like this- contact your elected officials and demand full and proper implementation.

Top medical groups join forces to review vaccine science as CDC faces criticism The American Medical Association is launching an effort to evaluate vaccine safety and effectiveness independently of U.S. government health agencies

The American Medical Association is launching an effort to evaluate vaccine safety and effectiveness independently of U.S. government health agencies

Have a Heart Day is underway! Join in by sending a Valentine card to elected officials in your area to say First Nations children deserve a fair chance to grow up safely at home, be healthy, get a good education and be proud of who they are❤️

Global crises can’t sideline MMIWG, says Survivors Circle Chair Six years after the inquiry, the federal tracker shows 138 Calls for Justice are underway, 82 are pending, and only two are complete

Leaders meet on MMIWG as most calls to action remain incomplete www.aptnnews.ca?p=283637

10 dead, including suspect, in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. shootings - BC News RCMP in the small, northern B.C. town of Tumbler Ridge have issued an emergency alert for the community due to an active shooter incident at a school.

10 dead, including suspect, in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. shootings (Tumbler Ridge)

Thinking of all the people in Tumbler Ridge especially those injured and the family and friends of those who passed away- so sad🧡

YouTube video by APTN News Northern Cree Nation takes Canada to court over flooding and hydro development aftermath | APTN News

The Opaskwayak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba is in federal court this week to hold Canada responsible for the impacts of flooding and hydro development the community has had to deal with.

APTN National News: February 10, 2026 YouTube video by APTN News

Today on APTN National News: Inquest into the police shooting death of First Nations teen Eishia Hudson continues into its second week.

Trial against Meta in New Mexico focuses on dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media - Business News A trial focused on the dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media and whether Meta misrepresented the safety of its platforms is set to start in New Mexico with opening statements Monday.

Trial against Meta in New Mexico focuses on dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media (United States)

Children have the right to be heard and to take part in decisions that affect them. Students showed powerful leadership during the human rights case for First Nations kids, speaking up for fairness.
👉 Learn about children’s rights: https://bit.ly/SpiritBearGuide

On December 15, 2025, the Federal Court of Appeal released its decision in Canada v. Powless. Learn more about the decision & its resounding impacts for other families. https://fncaringsociety.com/publications/federal-court-appeal-decision-canada-attorney-general-v-powless-information-sheet

Top of the photo in white text reads: "BREAKING OVER 680 NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES MEMBERS, INCLUDING 10 NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATES, ENDORSE IMPEACHING RFK JR." Below that in black text is a statement reading: "We, the undersigned Members of the National Academy of Medicine, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Academy of Engineering, writing in our private capacities, endorse the Articles of Impeachment introduced in the House of Representatives on Dec 10, 2025 by Representative Haley Stevens." Below that is the red "STAND UP FOR SCIENCE " logo. Below that is a link in white text reading: "standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr".

BREAKING: Over 680 members of the National Academy of Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering have endorsed articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.
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Accountability for ICE and CBP However bad you think the corruption and misconduct at ICE and CBP is — the reality is far far worse.

I testified Friday before Gov. Pritzker's commission studying abuses of ICE and CBP and tried to explain how the agencies went so far off track. It's actually way worse than I ever realized. Please read and share my testimony as Congress considers reform: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...

'Kind hearted' Kamloops resident saves four lives through organ donation after his death - Kamloops News

'Kind hearted' Kamloops resident saves four lives through organ donation after his death #Kamloops

First Nation challenges chronic underfunding of on-reserve services for kids Podcast Episode · Redeye · 2026-01-26 · 13m

On the POD: We talk with lawyer Kent Elson, who is representing Missisaugas of the Credit Nation in their human rights complaint about chronic underfunding of First Nations schoolkids on reserve. @ubcic.bsky.social @aptnnews.bsky.social @cblackst.bsky.social tiny.cc/ftay001

YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

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Stella Carlson is Moral Courage❤️ Her example should inspire us all

Defying CDC, Pediatricians Recommend All Kids Get Vaccinations Against 18 Diseases The American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations for hepatitis B, influenza and other shots buck changes made by the Trump administration.

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Jordan’s Principle isn’t a ‘program’ — it’s a legal duty Here are three steps the federal government can take.

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Honouring the 10th anniversary of the CDN Human Rights Tribunal’s ruling making Jordan’s Principle a legal rule and ordering Canada to stop discriminating in child and family services. Join us in a ceremony to honour the children wherever you are.

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Honour the children and write your federal elected officials to call on them to fully implement all the legal orders to uphold Jordan’s Principle and child and family services!