STORY CALL OUT! I am writing a story on the Non-Insured Health Benefits program (NIHB) that provides health benefits for First Nations and Inuit. If you've had troubles with the program and are willing to speak to me, my inbox is open: [email protected]

Indigenous communities can expect nearly $2.3 billion in spending cuts over the next four years with limited new spending for clean drinking water, consultations on major projects and Arctic infrastructure like airports, seaports and roads. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

The 2025 Monitoring Food Affordability in Ottawa report, which shares the results of the annual Nutritious Food Basket survey, paid particular attention to the cost of infant formula for the first time. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Indigenous leaders are looking for long-term funding to close infrastructure gaps in the upcoming federal budget, despite predictions of funding cuts. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

Ontario chiefs are calling for at least $500,000 per First Nation in funding from the federal government to cover the costs of consultation requests on projects fast-tracked under Bill C-5. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

so fucking tiresome to get emails like this whenever I write about residential school history, truly. people who believe that graves don't exist if they can't see the bodies with their own two eyes possess the critical thinking skills of a baby playing peekaboo.

I'm fully vaccinated against measles, but I still became Ottawa's fifth confirmed case this year www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article... @joyscm.bsky.social @theglobeandmail.com 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁

Today is my first day with CBC Indigenous in Ottawa as part of the @cjf-fjc.bsky.social fellowship. If you're looking to send a tip, email [email protected]

From the moment he took office, Prime Minister Mark Carney made moves to show his commitment to Indigenous peoples. But less than five months into the job, he’s already blundered on his early promises, writes journalist Joy SpearChief-Morris. Read the breakdown: thewalrus.ca/first-nations-wa...

The Kainai Nation is working to bring cultural burning back as a traditional method for managing the land. Read in @thenarwhal.ca Thanks to @michellecyca.com for your support as an editor on this piece and to the ever talented Gavin John for his incredible photos. thenarwhal.ca/kainai-fire-...

Cultural fire is returning to Blackfoot territory, as Kainai Nation and Natural Resources Canada embark on a first-of-its-kind funding agreement for an Indigenous fire guardians program. New from @joyscm.bsky.social with photos by ‪@gjohnjournalism.bksy.social‬: thenarwhal.ca/kainai-fire-... 🔥

The 2025 wildfire season in Canada has already been devastating for many communities, with both Manitoba and Saskatchewan declaring states of emergency. So how do fires start? And why do they seem to be getting worse? @drewanderson.bsky.social breaks it all down: thenarwhal.ca/canada-wildf...

Let's all not forget that Meta continues to block any and all news from being shared on Facebook and Instagram, meanwhile more than 17,000 people are being evacuated from wildfire zones in northern Manitoba, where, like a lot of northern places, Facebook is an important place to get news and info.

As Donald Trump attempts to expand the scope of his power, Canada is turning back to the Crown. Writer @joyscm.bsky.social‬ reflects on what King Charles’s historic speech from the throne affirms and obscures about Canada’s contemporary identity: thewalrus.ca/what-king-charle...

Amid sovereignty scares, Carney is leaning on big symbols. My story for @thewalrus.ca on King Charles III’s speech from the throne is now published thewalrus.ca/what-king-ch...

Day 2 of the Royal Visit. Awaiting for the arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla for the opening of 45th Parliament in the Canadian Senate

King Charles uses a ceremonial spade last used by his mother Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 to plant a tree at Rideau Hall as onlookers in the crowd cheer and sing “God Save the King.”

The Eagle Island Singers from Kitigan Zibi (with perhaps a bit nervous) play for the King and Queen and Governor General.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla touch down in Canada greeted by Governor General Mary Simon, Prime Minister Mark Carney, the three national Indigenous leaders, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, Natan Obed and Victoria Pruden, and Chief Greg Sarazin of Algonquins Pikwakanagan First Nation.

Covering the Royal Tour today and tomorrow. Awaiting the arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Ottawa International Airport.

My last story for the Toronto Star is now published. With greater awareness of adult ADHD, there is also a risk of more self-diagnoses based on symptoms not aligned with clinical guidelines. www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

These adults say their #ADHD diagnoses were ‘life changing.’ But others are falling for ‘clickbaitish’ misinformation, by @joyscm.bsky.social www.thestar.com/news/canada/... via @thestar.com

I’m excited to share I am this year’s recipient of the 2025 CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowship. Beginning in September I will spend four months with the team at CBC Indigenous here in Ottawa, focusing on Indigenous healthcare. Looking forward to this new opportunity!