Son and grandson of residential school survivors. Both of my parents attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School where the 215 were rediscovered.

Wounded Knee is a dark stain upon our nation’s history. We must remember it for what it truly was, not for what white nationalists would have it be.

Two Indigenous women say the growing spread of residential school denialism is the reason they a wrote a book on the subject. Decolonization and Me was released by Phyllis Webstad, who started Orange Shirt Day, and Métis scholar Kristy McLeod.

#WilliamsLake #Reconciliation #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #bcmuni #bcpoli Reconciliation Park construction underway in Williams Lake -- www.wltribune.com/local-news/r...

Met Wab Kinew this week! Had him autograph a book, and told him about our new nonprofit intended to increase FN involvement in government. Fnlga.ca

The Assembly of First Nations annual general assembly wraps up today in Winnipeg. Among the talking points was an emergency press conference held by a First Nation in Manitoba, and a discussion on the repatriation of historical artifacts.

#WilliamsLake #BCLocalElections2026 #BCLocalGov #LocalGov

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Our BC Wildland firefighters have been battling blazes across Canada this season and they continue to prove they’re a world-class team of world-class people. #BCWildfire 📷 Newfoundland and Labrador

Where are the hard-working Americans who screamed, “They’re stealing our jobs”? You’re getting your wish. Immigrant workers aren’t showing up, and farm owners are hiring.

The latest episode of Dangerous Memories of the 1980s. How the 1980s gave us the crisis of homelessness and robbed you of a home. charlieangus.substack.com/p/how-the-19...

"Get it all on record now. Get the films. Get the witnesses. Because somewhere down the track of history some bastard will get up and say that this never happened." – Dwight D. Eisenhower, Germany, 1945

From coal mining runoff in British Columbia to bacterial blooms in the Great Lakes, water pollution won’t be contained by the Canada-U.S. border. Our latest newsletter: thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-w...

The far right have dominated social media for too long. It's time to take the fight to the fascist disinformation gangs. We can build an international network of resistance. I am speaking with @meidastouch.bsky.social about launching #meidascanda. Stay tuned. TEAM CANADA is about to hit the ice.

New Blog Post: Nearly 40 new shelter spaces open in Williams Lake. View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2025/08/near... #cariboopoli #bcpoli #RootsOnFirst #BCHousing #WilliamsLake #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #bcmuni #cdnmuni

BC is the second-largest exporter of softwood lumber in the world. We’ll keep fighting for workers and push for a long-term softwood deal. My statement on the Prime Minister’s announcement of new supports for Canada’s forestry sector 👇🏾 #bcpoli #BCForestry

Climate change is a far bigger contributor to food price inflation than federal climate policies in Canada. At some point, even the most blinkered Conservative partisan is going to have to face up to this politically inconvenient truth, @maxfawcett.bsky.social writes.

“if you want to see a world-class city, you look at the state of your weakest, poorest and most vulnerable people. That has got to be the measure of our society." t.co/wvmcO7n9cE

Real pride. Real partnership. Big smiles with Chief and Council of the Lake Babine First Nation, as we sign the expansion of their Woodland License. This is what true reconciliation looks like. It’s a powerful thing, and an honour to be part of. #Reconciliation #BCForests

Wildfires are a reality for people in Northeast BC. Yet with their endurance & the work of the BC Wildfire Service, they always bounce back. Now leaders in wildfire innovation, clean energy. Taking a moment at the BCWS Base to discuss some of the wisdom I’ve learned from them. #BCWildfire #BCWS

Thanks to everyone responding to the Izman Creek wildfire north of #Lytton. This fire is roughly 245 hectares in size and is a wildfire of note. Stay safe, follow local orders, and get the latest info on the BC Wildfire app 📱 🔗 wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fi... #BCWildfire

B.C. will be the engine of the new Canadian economy powered by clean and affordable electricity delivered by BC Hydro. ⚡️

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! I spent it in Vancouver, celebrating with Joan Phillip, Phyllis Webstad, and others. This is such an important day. We need to set an example for our children that Indigenous culture is something to be cherished, and that we all belong together.

I’ve read too much science fiction too many dystopian novels and too many poems on civil rights to be quiet…

“Let's get on with building this beautiful country and finally deliver prosperity for all.” - Assembly of First Nations’ National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak at #FCM2025AC.

We have an update on BC Wildfire Service support for our neighbours out East:   We are deploying another 50+ BCWS fighters to Manitoba, in addition to the nearly 100 in Ontario.   We’re also sending resources to Saskatchewan, in response to wildfire activity. #TeamCanada #BCWS

When the call comes in asking for help, BC is always ready to answer. In the coming days we will deploy BC Wildfire Service personnel to Manitoba to help battle a challenging start to their wildfire season.

During wildfire season, we must ensure our livestock is protected too. Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to register the location of their livestock, through the Premises ID program. Just one way we can keep animals out of harm’s way. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202... #BCWildfire #BCGov

“Make no mistake about it, our leaders are constantly under fire through lobbying from wealthy corporate interests and those who are more interested in making money rather than protecting Mother Earth and the people and creatures who live on our planet.” #Indigenous #FirstNations #leadership

'They’re dismissed. They are not fully investigated. And quite frankly, that has to change.' Justice for Girls and the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs are among the groups calling for a coroner’s inquest into the deaths of three young Indigenous women.

What are you doing to help spread awareness and safety regarding MMIW in our communities? Join me at Awakenings where they're having a book study of Angela Sterritt’s book “Unbroken." Let's take the time to understand how to make our communities safer. www.eventbrite.com/e/unbroken-b...

Two of Carney’s greatest strengths seem to be he’s not terminally online and doesn’t listen to people who are.

I’m proud to join the great Cyndi Lauper in the fight for women’s rights & healthcare. Go to www.bonfire.com/girlswantrights2025 to get a shirt and learn more about the #GirlsJustWantToHaveFundamentalRights Fund. @tidescommunity.bsky.social

Pierre Poilievre went from a 25-point lead and being a lock for next prime minister to losing the election — and his seat. Canadian politics…twists.

Battiste, Gazan, Morin win seats in Parliament in 45th general election.

‪Anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting @jagmeetsingh.ca knows he has deep sense of love for people and always puts them first. ‬ ‪From dental care for seniors, to Pharmacare, he’s made life better for countless people.‬ ‪Thank you for your work for Canadians.‬

I've had a couple of people suggest Leah Gazan might be considering a run at the NDP Leadership, and as an Ojibwe with ties to Sioux Lookout all I'll say is damn, those Lakota play a long game.

We are devastated by last night’s tragedy at the Lapu Lapu festival in south Vancouver. Our hearts are with everyone whose friends and loved ones were impacted — particularly those in BC’s tight-knit Filipino community.

CW: residential schools CBC News issued a correction for a correct statement. There have been remains found. A fragment of a child’s jawbonewas found at a site in Saskatchewan. The remains of a child under five were found at a former school near Edmonton. What Rosie Barton said was correct.

The Commissioner had the pleasure of meeting with Ministers Christine Boyle (Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation) and Anne Kang (Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills). Great conversations around collaboration on the Commission’s Fluency and Immersion Teacher Training Initiative!

Wow. The #elbowsupforclimate open letter from 120+ elected local leaders published on Friday is changing the conversation in Canada. Now’s the time to underscore our need for bold, achievable national projects that meet the dual threats of climate change and tariffs. elbowsupforclimate.ca

Can people (journalists!) PLEASE stop calling it "western separatism"? It is not western, it is Alberta. Many of us in BC find the rhetoric alarming. We don't want to join Alberta anymore than we want to join the US! Elbows up and hands off!

Many reserves in Canada remain under long-term water advisories, a decade after Trudeau promised to end them. But there are also many Indigenous communities that deal with ongoing water issues lasting days or weeks, as 2024 Indigenous photofellow Carrie Davis reports: thenarwhal.ca/moose-factor...

Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.

Today is the one-year anniversary of Council of the Haida Nation and #BC leaders coming together to sign the Gaayhllxid/Gíihlagalgang “Rising Tide” Haida Title Lands Agreement on #HaidaGwaii. 1/5

From art galleries to community organizations to APTN headquarters, the federal riding of Winnipeg Centre is the heart of the city. And according to the AFN's analysis, Winnipeg Centre is one of 36 ridings where First Nations could swing the vote.

For 10 years the province has sat with the Tŝilhqot’in nation to work together in a good way. Yesterday I met with the Chiefs & youth group to learn more about Indigenous led healing and recovery. We are committed to continuing the conversation and to the work ahead.