Lori Idlout
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ᐃᓄᒃ, ᐊᓈᓇ, ᒪᓕᒐᓕᖅᑎᕐᔪᐊᖅ ᓄᓇᕗᒻᐅᓄᑦ Inuk, mother, MP Nunavut
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APTN News
10 days ago
The first Inuit led university is set to open in 2030 and will contain a capacity for 100 students and 80 staff members. It will be set up to advance Arctic education for future generations of northern students.
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Main campus of Inuit Nunangat University to be locate in Arviat
The head of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami announced Wednesday that the main campus of the Inuit Nunangat University will be located in Arviat.
https://www.aptnnews.ca/?p=283632
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APTN News
11 days ago
A language symposium in Yellowknife this week is aiming to discuss solutions on how to support revitalization efforts for the numerous official languages in the Northwest Territories.
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Language symposium in Yellowknife aim for solutions to revitalize Indigenous languages | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
https://youtu.be/rJyk7jfcYXg
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APTN News
10 days ago
A new university in Nunavut is set to advance Arctic education when it opens in 2030. We tell you why Inuit teachings will be the cornerstone of its campus, tonight on APTN National News. Watch live:
youtube.com/aptnnews
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APTN News
11 days ago
The news has been tough lately. If you’re feeling triggered, Canada offers the Hope for Wellness Helpline. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer immediate support and crisis intervention. The toll-free Helpline at 1-855-242-3310 or look for the online chat at
www.hopeforwellness.ca
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Home - Hope for Wellness Helpline
Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada.
https://www.hopeforwellness.ca
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APTN News
13 days ago
Indigenous leaders gather in Ottawa this week to call on all parties to pass Bill C-10—an act to create a federal modern treaty commissioner. Hear more on APTN News Brief:
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APTN News Brief: Advocates of bill to create federal modern treaty commissioner visit Ottawa
Our lead story: Indigenous leaders gather in Ottawa this week to call on all parties to pass Bill C-10—an act to create a federal modern treaty commissioner.
https://pod.fo/e/38cae3
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APTN News
12 days ago
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.
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Northern Cree Nation takes Canada to court over flooding and hydro development aftermath | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
https://youtu.be/mI8ci_QB_tU
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Spudislander45 🇨🇦❤️🌎💪🫡
14 days ago
Denmark buyers remorse over F35 purchase from USA
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Danish Defence Committee Chairman Regrets F-35 Purchase | TURDEF
Denmark’s Defence Committee Chairman Rasmus Jarlov protests on social media, the F-35 procurement underlining his responsibility over the procurement decision.
https://turdef.com/article/danish-defence-committee-chairman-regrets-f-35-purchase
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Leah ProudLakota (she/her)
17 days ago
Thank you to my colleague
@loriidlout.bsky.social
for raising this critical issue in Question Period. Pimicikamak remains in a state of emergency while the government is failing to act. When will they fulfill their constitutional duty of care and help people return safely to their homes?
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NDP calls for feds to pull the plug on American F-35 order, and buy Swedish Gripen planes instead
Moving ahead with the contracted F-35 purchase in the face of aggression by U.S. President Donald Trump 'is fraught with risk, economically damaging to Canada, and contrary to the Carney government's ...
https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/02/04/ndp-calls-for-feds-to-pull-the-plug-on-american-f-35-order-and-buy-swedish-gripen-planes-instead/490756/
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Ilhan Omar
25 days ago
The difference between the president and I is that I was raised to be a decent human being, and my faith teaches me to have compassion. He lacks both of those things.
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APTN News
25 days ago
Nunavut’s premier delivered a clear message to a conference on Arctic security Wednesday in Ottawa saying that Canada must pay attention to the needs of Nunavummiut as it plans its strategic defence of the North.
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Canada must pay attention to needs of Nunavummiut when planning Arctic security
Nunavut’s premier says Canada must pay attention to the needs of Nunavummiut as it plans its strategic defence of the North.
https://www.aptnnews.ca/?p=282866
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APTN News
about 1 month ago
Occupational therapists were in Ottawa on Monday to call on the federal government to do better when it comes to managing the Jordan’s Principle and Inuit Child First Initiative Program.
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Occupational therapists were in Ottawa to question their managing of Jordan’s Principle | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
https://youtu.be/UEWILbTxcTc
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APTN News
2 months ago
First Nations grandmother wins Jordan’s Principle case at Federal Court of Appeal
www.aptnnews.ca?p=281348
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Feds lose court appeal on Jordan's Principle in mould case
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled Monday that Jordan's Principle should fund mould removal in case involving two children.
https://www.aptnnews.ca?p=281348
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸
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APTN News
2 months ago
It has been ten years since the final report was released by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Now, the Assembly of First Nations are calling on all levels of government and institutions to renew their commitment to the 94 calls to action.
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10 years since the release of the final report by Truth and Reconciliation Commission | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
https://youtu.be/ztW47C3LSRk
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Leah ProudLakota (she/her)
2 months ago
Today marks 10 years since the release of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, an invaluable record of the crimes and injustices committed through the residential school system.
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APTN News
2 months ago
Landmark legal decision has affirmed that Canada owes a legally binding fiduciary duty to provide adequate on-reserve housing. The ruling is being viewed as a huge victory for more than 100 First Nations across the country. For more Truth & Politics:
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Will a recent landmark legal decision help address the on-reserve housing crisis? | Truth & Politics
YouTube video by APTN News
https://youtu.be/ZIKoLvG8hcA
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Leah ProudLakota (she/her)
2 months ago
(1/2) Thank you so much to Equal Voice for inviting me to share my advice as a Member of Parliament to our future women and gender diverse leaders.
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Jenny Kwan
3 months ago
The sale of Canadian-made armoured vehicles to ICE is unacceptable. I’ve urged the government to shut down these export loopholes — and I welcome Lloyd Axworthy’s call echoing this demand. Canada’s foreign policy must reflect our human rights commitments.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Canadians call for halt to ICE armored vehicle sale after report by The Independent
Canadian MP Jenny Kwan says she will be proposing revisions to a bill she sponsored, that would prevent such items from going to the United States
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/canada-ice-vehicle-sales-trump-carney-b2878330.html
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Leah ProudLakota (she/her)
3 months ago
(1/2) Today I joined MP Jenny Kwan and representatives of Fédération des femmes du Québec, Amnesty International, Centre des travailleurs et travailleuses immigrants, Action Réfugiés Montréal, and the Canadian Council for Refugees, telling the government we refuse
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Leah ProudLakota (she/her)
3 months ago
We remember you.
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Don Davies
3 months ago
The Liberals are telling Canadians to sacrifice during a jobs crisis. They have no money to sign pharmacare agreements or meet their housing promises, but they found half a billion dollars to reward companies that just eliminated 4,000 Canadian jobs.
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Don Davies
3 months ago
Calling out each and every BC Liberal MP: are you going to stand with BC, our coastal waters, communities and Indigenous nations or support PM Carney as he tramples over these, puts our economy at risk and deepens the climate crisis?
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Jenny Kwan
3 months ago
Alarming CBC reporting shows Canadian-branded weapons ending up with Sudan’s RSF — a force accused of mass atrocities. Did the PM raise this while signing a trade pact in the region? Canadians need answers. The Liberals must launch a full investigation and close the loopholes now.
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Don Davies
3 months ago
Millions of Canadians are struggling. Yet the Liberals are demanding sacrifices from workers, while handing out billions to the wealthiest individuals and biggest corporations. New Democrats have a better plan: positive, constructive policies to build a stronger, fairer Canada.
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David #ArmsEmbargoNow! Heap
3 months ago
BIG THANKS to you MP Kwan for this important legislative initiative, & thanks to all the other MPs who supported the
#nomoreloopholes
Bill-233 at 2nd reading!
@leahgazan.bsky.social
@loriidlout.bsky.social
@beynate.bsky.social
& others! For a full
#ArmsEmbargoNOW
!
armsembargonow.ca/nomoreloopho...
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Arms Embargo Now!
Our new report has just exposed a massive pipeline of military aircraft parts and explosives flowing from Canada to Israel via the U.S., facilitated by a deadly loophole in Canadian law.
https://armsembargonow.ca/nomoreloopholes/
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Jenny Kwan
3 months ago
🎥 The first hour of debate on my Private Member’s Bill C-233 is now live. This bill aims to close the arms-export loophole and ensure Canada is not complicit in grave human rights violations. Watch here ⬇️
youtu.be/a3iQ7vuskms?...
#BillC233
#cdnpoli
#HumanRights
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Private Members Bill C-233 to close arm embargo loophole - 1st hour debate
YouTube video by Jenny Kwan, MP
https://youtu.be/a3iQ7vuskms?si=RQkcUzAuxjNSiHGR
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(1/5) I abstained from the budget vote because there are elements in the budget my constituents have told me they want.
3 months ago
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Spudislander45 🇨🇦❤️🌎💪🫡
4 months ago
Get live election results from
#Nunavut
#election
currently voting.
#CBC
newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/nu...
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Nunavut election 2025 live results | CBC News
Get all the results from the Nunavut election including breakdowns from your constituency.
https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/nunavut/2025/results/
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✊🏼Indigiqueer Hummingbird
4 months ago
Full video
add a skeleton here at some point
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Richard Cannings
5 months ago
The fall season is winding down at the Vaseux Lake Bird Observatory with the shift to late migrants like Pacific Wren and Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Last day of operation is October 15.
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NDP Statement for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025
NDP Critic for Indigenous Affairs, Lori Idlout, made the following statement:
https://loriidlout.ndp.ca/news/ndp-statement-national-day-truth-and-reconciliation-2025
5 months ago
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The Hill Times
5 months ago
Politics This Morning: Simon leads TR Day ceremony on the Hill
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
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Cheryl C 🇨🇦
5 months ago
🧡Every Child Matters🧡
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APTN News
5 months ago
Governor General Mary Simon granted a number of Order of Canada designations this week. Seven Indigenous people are amongst the latest recipients.
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Seven Indigenous recipients honoured with Order of Canada | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
https://youtu.be/qGEpa2Faono
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Ace
5 months ago
If you are not following the Women's Rugby World Cup, you should. The Canadian women had to bloody crowdfund to go, and they just beat NZ in the semi and are into the finals. So friggin' proud of these women.
www.cbc.ca/sports/rugby...
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Canada dazzles to end New Zealand's Women's Rugby World Cup dominance and reach final | CBC Sports
Canada produced a stunning first-half performance to beat New Zealand and reach the Women's Rugby World Cup final with a 34-19 victory on Friday, inflicting a first defeat in the tournament on the dou...
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/rugby/women-rugby-world-cup-canada-new-zealand-semifinal-1.7638672
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Read my letters to ministers, here.
loriidlout.ndp.ca/news/nunavut...
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Nunavut MP Lori Idlout presses federal ministers to act on Inuit priorities
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout (NDP), has written to four newly appointed federal ministers, urging them to take immediate action on key issues affecting Inuit communities. The letters–addressed to the Minist...
https://loriidlout.ndp.ca/news/nunavut-mp-lori-idlout-presses-federal-ministers-act-inuit-priorities
5 months ago
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APTN News
6 months ago
Member of Parliament, Leah Gazan, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney last Thursday, urging the government to ensure the safety of wildfire evacuees, especially women and girls at high risk of violence.
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Peter Julian 🇨🇦
6 months ago
Jack Layton passed away 14 years ago today. Jack would have been Canada’s first NDP Prime Minister, and he left us a united, bilingual, national party. In the wake of the worst election in our movement’s history, we have an obligation to honour Jack’s strong legacy by rebuilding.
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Cindy Blackstock
6 months ago
i just got an Access to Information request I made 5 years ago. The federal ATIP laws and process need serious updating and overhauling to improve efficiency.
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Jenny Kwan
6 months ago
I again urge the Canadian government to: 🟣 Call for Jimmy Lai’s humanitarian release 🟣 Grant him honorary Canadian citizenship The time to act is now. His life is at stake. 3/3
#FreeJimmyLai
#HumanRights
#cdnpoli
@markcarneyforpm.bsky.social
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Leah ProudLakota (she/her)
6 months ago
Proud to join Air Canada flight attendants in Winnipeg this morning, calling out the Liberal government who is forcing binding arbitration. It is time for the liberal government to stop being “elbows up” against Canadian workers/ women and gender equality!
www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art...
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Winnipeg MP slams back-to-work order for Air Canada flight attendants
Disappointment was the prevailing mood on the picket line outside Winnipeg’s airport Saturday, following a federal back-to-work order.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/leah-gazan-joins-air-canada-flight-attendants-picket-line-in-winnipeg-slams-back-to-work-order/
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Read my letter to
@rebeccachartrand.bsky.social
at this link, in English and Inuktitut.
loriidlout.ndp.ca/news/mp-idlo...
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MP Idlout Presses Minister Chartrand to Finalize Nunavut Land Use Plan
NDP MP Lori Idlout (Nunavut) is calling on the Hon. Rebecca Chartrand (Minister of Northern Affairs) to immediately sign-off on the Nunavut Land Use Plan (NLUP), after more than 15 years of engagement...
https://loriidlout.ndp.ca/news/mp-idlout-presses-minister-chartrand-finalize-nunavut-land-use-plan
6 months ago
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Leah ProudLakota (she/her)
7 months ago
The murder of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza is another reminder of how little the Israeli Defence Force cares about international law as it continues committing genocide in Gaza. That’s because Netanyahu and IDF leaders know their allies won’t push back. (1/3)
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Peter Julian 🇨🇦
7 months ago
The Samson Cree Nation Powwow is one of the biggest and best in Canada. Extraordinary dancers. Amazing atmosphere. More than 35,000 people came this year. Many thanks to the tireless work of the organizers and volunteers!
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Leah ProudLakota (she/her)
7 months ago
Solidarity with
@cupescfp.bsky.social
flight attendants staging a national day of action today rejecting poverty wages and unpaid work. So much of the travel we rely on depends on these workers, and they deserve a fair contract.
cupe.ca/air-canada-f...
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Air Canada flight attendants stage national day of action to end unpaid work and win a fair contract
Air Canada flight attendants staged a national day of action at airports across Canada today, to highlight the rampant abuse of unpaid work in the airline industry, and the need for a fair contract.
https://cupe.ca/air-canada-flight-attendants-stage-national-day-action-end-unpaid-work-and-win-fair-contract
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Broadbent Institute
7 months ago
Solidarity among peoples. Sovereignty among nations. MP
@loriidlout.bsky.social
speaks at the 2025 Panamerican Congress.
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Broadbent Institute
9 months ago
"Left politics emerged out of people's struggles for a better life." –
@graceblakeley.substack.com
Watch the full lecture at
youtube.com/broadbentinstitute
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Broadbent Institute
7 months ago
While Mark Carney says it’s time to cut back the public service,
@cupescfp.bsky.social
senior economist
@angella.bsky.social
explains how workers will pay the price in a new era of austerity. Listen here:
perspectivesjournal.ca/carneys-cuts/
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Carney's Cuts with Angella MacEwen | Perspectives Journal
Angella MacEwen explains what is at stake with Carney’s chosen course of “cuts, cuts, and more cuts.”
https://perspectivesjournal.ca/carneys-cuts/
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