"Denialism is not an Indigenous problem; confronting it is a Canadian responsibility...Truth & reconciliation cannot survive if the truth is minimized, downplayed or disavowed." Critically important piece by @seancarleton.bsky.social & @truthinthesoil.bsky.social theconversation.com/confronting-...

Earlier this week I joined @aptnnews.bsky.social to discuss residential school denialism and the need for legislative action Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/07MQ...

Also, what kind of journalist would not disclose that the person he is talking about in this tweet (below)....IS HIS WIFE? Oh, right, the same kind of activist who is promoting a far-right Christian nationalist, IRS denialist conspiracy theory. You goofs are cooked.

As @truthinthesoil.bsky.social have argued, confronting this residential school denialism - ways that do not give these people the attention they are hoping to manufacture through free speech stunts like this - is an ethical and shared responsibility: theconversation.com/confronting-...

For context, the BC Conservative staffer fired for spreading residential school denialism on Orange Shirt Day has a long and clear history of promoting anti-Indigenous, denialist content. It's no accident; they are following the far-right playbook: provoke, platform, profit🧵

Wearing orange on September 30th is important. But the work doesn’t end when the shirt comes off. Indigenous Peoples live with the intergenerational impacts of residential schools every single day. Remembrance without action is just performance. Carry the truth with you beyond today.

On #TruthAndReconciliationDay, we call on Canada to confront Residential School denialism. We believe Survivors. We honour their truth. We will never stop fighting for those who never made it home. Read our letter:

"Residential school denialism is not simply an alternate perspective. It is a form of harm that retraumatizes Survivors, undermines truth and perpetuates colonial ideas that jeopardize Canada’s ability to work with Indigenous Peoples..." – @seancarleton.bsky.social @truthinthesoil.bsky.social

The cover is done. The manuscript is almost there. One step closer to publishing The Death of A Curious Mind: A Manifesto for Surviving the Violence of the Academy. This one’s for every voice that’s been silenced in the name of rigor. #AcademicTwitter #AmWriting #DecolonizeAcademia

I was one of many Native people who showed up in 1990 to support the heroic Mohawk resistance in Kahnawake & Kanehsatake. While some have walked on to the spirit world, many of us continue to be committed to defending the Land, the People and the Law. The defense of Native sovereignty cannot rest.

1/ Today marks 35 years since the start of the siege at Kanehsatake and Kahnawà:ke. what the world came to know as the Oka Crisis. A thread on what happened, why it matters, and why we must never forget. #OkaCrisis #Kanehsatake #Kahnawake #LandBack

1/ I’ve been quietly working on something that feels like both a rupture and a homecoming. Another book!

A little history lesson, in 1924 (the year we were granted US citizenship), there were roughly only 250K-300K Natives left in the US out of millions. Not surprising the US gov. and a lot of White folks don't believe they killed enough cuz WE ARE STILL HERE. Our survival is their greatest failure.

1/ As an Indigenous person and rights advocate, I’ve seen a lot of racism. But Ann Coulter’s post: “We didn’t kill enough Indians” is one of the most vile, dehumanizing things I’ve ever seen online. Let’s be clear: this is genocidal rhetoric. Period.

1/ As a Canadian watching this from across the border, it’s hard not to feel a deep sense of dread watching Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” pass. What’s being hailed as a domestic “win” is actually a global warning siren.

On July 1st I started sharing pieces from my book: “We Were Never Theirs” and I wanted to catch up on it by posting the past few days here! I’m sharing one piece a day for the entire month of July! If you are interested in reading the full book it’s available online as an e-book!

The stages of thesis edits: 1.This is fine. 2.This needs work. 3.This is absolute nonsense. 4.Who wrote this absolute disaster?? 5.Oh right, it’s me. #AcademicTwitter #ThesisWriting

UGH. Of course. Indigenous folks are being harmed...speak out against that harm...and are labelled a threat. Oh and "xenophobic." cripes.

A reminder that the weight we carry is heavy, but we carry it together.

May 27, 2021. The world learned what we had always known—215 children buried at Kamloops. It was the day the silence shattered. The grief poured out. And truth refused to be buried. We carry them still. #215 #EveryChildMatters #IndigenousLivesMatter

Heading to Montreal this week to speak at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Users’ Meeting! I’ll be sharing insights from community-based archaeology on how astronomy can build ethical, community-led practices—especially on sacred Indigenous lands like Maunakea. #CFHT2025

1/ Last night, the UCP passed Bill 54. Despite widespread opposition from First Nations, the Métis Nation of Alberta, legal experts, and everyday Albertans—Danielle Smith pushed forward her separatist agenda. #abpoli #cdnpoli #Bill54

Bill 54 is a direct assault on Indigenous sovereignty. It violates our Treaties, disrespects our Nations, and rebrands colonialism as “autonomy.” #Bill54 #StopSeparatism #TreatyRights #IndigenousSovereignty #abpoli #cdnpoli

1/ Let’s get this straight: All three Treaty confederations in Alberta—Treaty 6, Treaty 7, and Treaty 8—have now issued official statements condemning Premier Danielle Smith’s separatist rhetoric and Bill 54. This is not just pushback. This is a wall of resistance. #abpoli #cdnpoli

ALBERTANS MUST STAND WITH #INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF #TREATY 6,7,8!! #abpoli #ableg #Alberta #yyc #yeg #edmonton #calgary #reddeer #Banff #jasper #FortMcMurray #MedicineHat #cdnpoli #canada #KINGCHARLES #England #uk #turtleisland #abyayala #indigena

We asked Danielle Smith many times today to denounce separatism. She won't. Indigenous leaders are calling her out. Countless Albertans are calling her out. It's time the premier listened to all of you, and not a tiny fringe group of fanatics.

“This Bill is not only abhorrent and irresponsible - it is a direct affront to the Treaty relationship between our Nation and the Crown.” Onion Lake Cree Nation also condemning Smith’s rewriting of democracy in Alberta! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

“Treaty rights are not subject to popular vote, and cannot be reinterpreted or overridden by provincial legislation. We unequivocally reject any legislative mechanism that attempts to do so.” The Blackfoot Confederacy is also condemning Bill 54. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

“Treaties 6, 7 and 8, must remind Albertans and their leaders that the aforementioned Treaties predate Alberta.” Piikani Nation Chief Troy (Bossman) Knowlton has also entered the Bill 54 chat. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

“Let this serve as your formal notice: your separatist efforts will fail. The strength of our Treaties and the resolve of our People are immovable. We will protect our lands and our rights with fierce determination.” Saddle Lake Cree Nation would like a word with The premier. #abpoli

Treaty land is not Alberta’s to take. As Indigenous peoples, we are not negotiable, erasable, or silent. We are sovereign. We are organized. And we will not stand by while our rights are threatened.” #IndigenousSovereignty #TreatyRights #StopSeparatism #Bill54 #cdnpoli #abpoli

🧵The Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) at the University of Alberta has distributed a survey to ask for students’ opinions on its proposed 2025-26 budget. The budget has many controversial items, including cuts to the associate vice-president labour, who is responsible for collective bargaining.

The GSA at the University of Alberta is proposing slashing the graduate labour rep salary by $7,000 while increasing the stipends of the other execs, as well as the "travel and advocacy" budget to $30,000. New from @kathrynjohnson.bsky.social at the @thegateway.bsky.social

Opinion: Failing external advocacy of the GSA: Silence in a time of urgency "The GSA’s total inaction on student voter engagement — despite having every opportunity and resource available — is both telling and unacceptable." buff.ly/Hblf4TE

Carrying this message with me as I head down to Calgary today, for the final National Gathering on Unmarked Graves. Every Child Matters — and that truth doesn’t expire when the funding ends. We will keep doing the work, with love, anger, and purpose. #EveryChildMatters #TruthBeforeReconciliation

In a world that grows colder by the day—more corporate, more rigid, more exhausted—Natalie offers something quietly radical: care.

Treaty Rights Are Not Up for Negotiation! Treaty Nations are standing united against Alberta’s overreach and the Government of Canada’s failure to uphold its legal obligations. Our Treaties are not mere agreements—they are sacred covenants that recognize our sovereignty and self-determination.

I am beyond angry and deeply frustrated to hear that the SACE has been forced to temporarily pause intakes for several clinical services due to unexpected funding cuts from the Government of Alberta. This decision is not just numbers on a budget sheet—it has real, devastating consequences.

Thank you, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, for your years of leadership and service to Canada. It was an honor to meet you and discuss the future of Indigenous advocacy, student rights, and reconciliation. Wishing you success in your next chapter! #ThankYouPMTrudeau #Leadership

New article in the @thegateway.bsky.social from @archaeotech.bsky.social on some big issues related to Indigenous issues in this year's University of Alberta Student Union elections.

🚨 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 🚨 The OSI Youth Advisory Council, made up of youth panelists from national gatherings, was formed to support the mandate of the Office of the Independent Special Interlocutor (OSI) for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves.

While I cannot find anything positive to say about yesterday’s inauguration or the numerous executive orders signed, I will say this: it has only deepened my commitment to fighting for social justice, human rights, and the causes that truly matter.

As I said in 2016, activism is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s okay to pace yourself, and it’s essential to have other stuff in your life that refills your heart when it’s feeling broken.

Today is a dark day. Donald Trump has been sworn in again as President of the United States. As a Canadian, I watch in deep concern—because what happens in America echoes here. This is a step backward for justice, truth, and human rights.

Looking forward to presenting as part of this speaker series organized by Mary Jane Logan McCallum. You can register online: indigenoustbhistory.ca/news/lecture...

I shared the wrong article, here is the correct one- thegatewayonline.ca/2025/01/u-of...

Put aside the rebranding of EDI, MacKinnon’s comments questioning the need to acknowledge Canada’s colonial history and its impact on Indigenous communities are deeply disturbing. Such remarks dismiss the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples and undermine truth and reconciliation efforts.

Gateway and @leahhennig.bsky.social killing it once again. Turns out this entire time, weeks before the university's official statement saying it had nothing to do with politics, Janice MacKinnon told the BoG to scrap the EDI office.

I am incredibly honored and humbled to share that I’ve been named one of the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation’s Top 30 Under 30 for 2025! This recognition celebrates young leaders driving change and working toward a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.

Today marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. We remember the 14 women whose lives were violently taken during the École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal on this day in 1989.