Larissa Sayer

Remembering the Children | APTN News For 160 years, Indigenous children were taken and put into institutions across Canada. September 30 is a day to remember the children.

Join us for coverage of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation starting at 2:30 ET with Creeson Agecoutay in Ottawa and Dennis Ward in Winnipeg.

Truth and reconciliation in action: Absolutely Canadian docs highlight experiences of Indigenous People | CBC News Absolutely Canadian documentaries reflect upon lived experiences of the Indigenous People in Canada, as we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

Truth and Reconciliation in action: Absolutely Canadian docs highlight experiences of Indigenous People #Canada

Watch free on #CBCGem

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APTN News Brief: September 30, 2025—Many of TRC's 94 calls to action remain unanswered since 2015 final report Our lead story: on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, some note how few of the TRC’s 94 calls to action have been answered since the commission delivered its final report in 2015.

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, some note how few of the TRC’s 94 calls to action have been answered.

Hear more on APTN News Brief:

Woman with long dark blonde hair wearing a black top and black cap featuring The Narwhal’s logo, a red circle with a white N intertwined with a delicate line drawing of a narwhal. She is tipping the brim of the cap towards the viewer in a gesture of support for independent news folks.

Seems like now is a pretty good time to be supporting independent journalism. Shoutout to one of my favourite publications, @thenarwhal.ca, for consistently delivering high-quality in-depth reporting that’s not hidden by a paywall!
(not sponsored, just a fan! 😄)

Even our little community is rallying! ✊✌️

Find your closest event here:

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Edmonton folks! Please keep an eye out for these adorable fluffballs of mischief!

STILL HERE!

Selfie in which I am wearing a black t-shirt with a striking graphic in shades of sci-fi green, depicting a fan-made logo for the premium quality entertainment series “The Rise And Fall Of Sanctuary Moon” from the Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells.

Another year older, and…
(checks t-shirt)
Yep- still a geek! ☺️

(big thanks to @marthawells.com for her premium quality entertainment)

A screenshot of a map of the west coast of BC, containing info from Emergency Info BC: For Tsunami Notification Zones A, B, C, & D currently under Tsunami Advisory: • Stay out of the water. DO NOT go to the shore to observe currents or waves • Avoid low-lying coastal areas, harbors, marinas & beaches until emergency officials say it is safe • Monitor for updates & follow instructions from local authorities

Tsunami Advisory for B.C. - EmergencyInfoBC Tsunami - A magnitude 8.7 earthquake has occurred 80 miles (136 km) SE of Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka, Russia. A Tsunami Advisory is in effect for B.C. Tsunami Notification Zones A, B, C and D. This incl...

More info, including maps of Tsunami Notification Zones, can be found on the EmergencyInfoBC site:

www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/tsunam...

Be safe, fellow west coasters! Stay alert, and make sure you know your tsunami evacuation routes!

when you’ve lived in vancouver for decades and that summer rain hits

As wildfires rage across the country, how can Canadians help evacuees? | CBC News CBC News has heard from Canadians across the country asking how they can help people affected by wildfires. We've gathered information on what's needed to answer your questions.

As wildfires rage across the country, how can Canadians help evacuees?

Residents across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta have been asked to evacuate #Canada

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Oh man… the nostalgia from these albums you’ve been posting is really making me miss having a working record player! 🥲

Congratulations, @elizabethemay.bsky.social ! 💚 😊

Didn't register to vote? You can still do so on election day | CBC News It's not too late for Canadians looking to cast their ballot who haven't yet registered to vote — Elections Canada allows voters to register on election day at their polling station.

Didn't register to vote? You can still do so on election day

Voters need to prove their identity and address, or another voter can vouch for them #Canada #FederalElection #CanadaVotes 🍁 #April28th

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Dear Canada,

It’s the last day of advanced polls! Get out today to get this done before the crowds and chaos of election day.

#ItsOurVote
#CdnPoli
#Elxn45

Watercolour painting of a bright pink cosmos flower against a bright green background. The flower is being visited by a fuzzy bumble bee, her delicate wings catching the light of the sun.

In celebration of *finally* getting my BSky handle sorted, here’s a happy little bee! 🐝

Now on to the next thing on my neverending to-do list…

#art
#painting

Congratulations, Raffi! ☺️

Watercolour painting of a white and yellow daisy against a bright green background. The daisy is being visited by a delicate sweat bee, who is mostly black with a hint of pale yellow stripes on her abdomen.

A little bee & daisy painting I’m rather fond of. 😊
Happy Spring!

#art
#painting
#bskyart

Acrylic painting of a worn and weathered wooden boat resting in long summer grass. The paint on the boat has mostly worn away, with just hints of colour left behind. Far in the distance is a low ridge with fields and trees, and just the hint of a tidal estuary. The scene is topped by a cloudscape of tattered white wispy shapes interspersed with patches of pale blue.

I just created a #flashes profile for my art! You can find me there as RavenHartStudio, and see some wip images of this painting there as well. ☺️

“Summer’s Rest”
Acrylics on canvas.

#landscapepainting
#art
#painting
#artist

Photo of a winter scene with a forest of snowy arbutus and fir trees in shades of shadowy blue, with a barely sun-kissed mackerel sky above. The temperature is 0 degrees Celsius, but feels like -6. This photo feels like that too.

The view from my front yard this afternoon. Can’t complain. :)

#OnlyBeautifulThings

❤️❤️

I’m so sorry… saying farewell to a beloved pet is never easy, even if it’s their time to go… 😔
Sending love to you all ❤️

A reminder that even with a ceasefire currently in place, we can’t stop paying attention to what’s happening in Gaza.
If you’re wondering how to help, a great place to start is by following Fatima Ayub, who regularly shares links to fundraisers for individuals & families. Pls donate if you can. 🍉❤️

Listening to alternative rock CDs is an act of countercultural defiance

It’s not visible in the photo, but rest assured she’s wearing a reflective safety collar with a bell. No birds or other small creatures were harmed on this adventure.

A small fluffy black kitten stands atop a concrete owl sculpture. The kitten’s back is arched, her tail is fluffed up, and she is looking at the camera in a simultaneously spooky and adorable manner. She looks like she is a child’s cute Halloween decoration.

Our kitten had her first outing in our fenced garden the other day. So happy I caught this very void cat moment!

Musk’s Nazi Salute Tested Legacy Media. They Failed | The Tyee The beleaguered watchdogs denied reality and offered clumsy excuses, explanations and evasions.

“It must have been a mistake, right? A misinterpretation! There must be an explanation for such a repulsive gesture… Maybe it’s because he’s on the spectrum! Because he’s immune to social cues he’s unaware of the history. That must be it!”