I had a blast this weekend connecting with neighbours at the West Broadway Snoball Winter Carnival and at the R.A. Steen Winter Carnival! Thank you to our wonderful community organizations for putting on these fun-filled events! Winnipeg Centre always knows how to keep community at the centre.

When you elect a progressive, the sky doesn't fall. That's why I'm on team @avilewis.ca. (🧵1/4)

(🧵1/3) Eating Disorders Awareness Week (#EDAW2026) is a national movement from February 1-7 dedicated to raising awareness, challenging stigma and advocating for better access to care for eating disorders.

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?

We must always be united in protecting the right to nutrition, education, healthcare and equality, and International Development Week is an important movement to reaffirm these rights.

With the commencement of Black History Month, we take time to honour the invaluable achievements of Black communities and their leadership across Canada. (1/5)

Yesterday, I was honoured to join the community in solidarity for the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia. (1/4)

It’s unconscionable that Canadian corporations, including one with operations in Winnipeg, are profiting in relation to Trump’s escalating authoritarianism. We can never allow billionaires to assist in threatening democracy abroad, which is just the first step towards threatening democracy at home

Pimicikamak remains in a state of emergency, despite the federal government’s false indication that the community is in a recovery phase. Evacuees remain at risk without clarity on when or how they can return home. (1/2)

The right to healthcare means nothing without transportation access to healthcare centres. This is known first hand by far too many folks in Winnipeg, especially in the harsh winter weather like we’ve been seeng in recent weeks. (1/3)

Today, in honour of my beautiful grandparents, and my father, International Holocaust Remembrance Day is a time for us to reflect on the millions of lives lost to the horrific crimes of the Nazis. (1/4)

Watching the increasing violent atrocities in Minnesota has been horrific. These atrocities are a blatant attack on human rights and international law. This violence is a reminder that democracy is fragile when it is not actively defended against rising fascism. (1/5)

At a moment where we are seeing threats to human rights and international law just south of the border, leadership matters. We need a NDP leader who will defend justice, dignity, and peace. You have to buy a membership by January 28 to vote for Avi. act.lewisforleader.ca/become-an-nd...

Idle No More a transformé le pays en plaçant les droits autochtones au cœur du débat et en mobilisant les gens pour la justice. Je suis honorée du soutien des cofondatrices Sylvia McAdam et Sheelah McLean. Rejoignez-nous : avilewis.link/adhesion

Can’t wait!!! If you want to make Avi Lewis the next federal Ndp leader make sure you buy your membership before January 28 at act.lewisforleader.ca/become-an-nd...

More and more we’re seeing human rights violations and rollbacks to essential public programs by politicians who’d like more than anything to shield themselves from democracy. Want to make your voice heard? Sign my sponsored petitions and tell them we’ve had enough:🧵

It’s becoming clear just how vital arctic sovereignty is, something that isn’t possible without the Free, Prior, and informed consent, expertise and guidance of Nunavummiut.

It was wonderful to meet with Minnesota-based organizers, Madeline and Andy, who are coordinating a cross-border trans solidarity network. (1/5)

What a massive turnout for Avi Lewis in Edmonton yesterday. If you want to join the movement, and vote for Avi Lewis to become the next Ndp leader, you must buy a membership before January 28. You can buy a membership at: act.lewisforleader.ca/become-an-nd...

The NDP must be a party that defends and upholds the international rules-based order. At a time of rapidly rising authoritarianism, fascism and international violence, NDP voices in Parliament must hold the government accountable for ensuring international law is upheld.

In recent days I’ve felt deeply impacted by the images of authoritarian violence coming out of Minnesota, and I’ve heard from many community members that they’re similarly disturbed by Trump’s anti-migrant attacks and illegal rights violations perpetrated by his masked ICE paramilitary force. (1/8)

Today, Main Street Project is able to resume shelter operations after the Manwin Hotel fire on Wednesday. Unfortunately, MSP’s other building with their offices, food bank and donation hub is extensively damaged and will be closed until further notice.

Huge shout out to Matthew Green for his brilliant analysis about how to rebuild a strong NDP. Thank you Matthew Green and @mrpeterjulian.bsky.social for the major legwork they’ve done to reignite democracy through their NDP Renewal initiative, something we need now more than ever.

Yesterday morning, a fire broke out at the Manwin Hotel on Main Street, located beside the Main Street Project's emergency shelter. The fire resulted in 150 people evacuating the shelter, and MSP is expecting severe losses. (1/3)

I believe Avi Lewis is the leader the NDP needs right now. He’s someone who gives us hope, unites our movements, and offers bold, inspiring solutions to tackle affordability while upholding human rights without qualification or exception. (1/2)

Today I wrote to several Liberal Ministers urging immediate action to uphold the safety and dignity of Pimicikamak evacuees in Winnipeg.

Today I want to thank some of the local community heroes who have stepped up with huge donations to support the evacuees from Pimicikamak: Kelly Ryback, a retiree who volunteers with Agape Table; Matt Davidson from Spirit Horse; William Hudson, Lawrence spatch Mulhall and Bre from Linking Hope.

There are over 4,000 evacuees from Pimichikamak as a result of the power failure and government inaction. Many of these folks have been evacuated to Winnipeg Centre and need our support.

The Liberal government claims that Pimicikamak is currently transitioning to a recovery phase. This does not align with the reality on the ground.

The rise of far right extremist violence is a warning sign of the global erosion of human rights and international law. Since Donald Trump’s election, we have seen relentless attacks on DEI initiatives, LGBTQ+ people, faith based communities, and racialized communities.

Before the December 28th power outage, Pimichikamak Cree Nation was facing challenges with its water and sewage infrastructure. This issue has been exacerbated since the power outage.

Homes in Pimichikamak have been severely damaged as a result of pipes freezing and bursting. This includes sewage pipes. Eva Muswaggon shared with me how her house was contaminated with raw sewage after the sewage line froze.

Councillor Shirley Robinson is with Janet McKay, who is overseeing the emergency response centre on Pimicikamak Territory. Although hydro was restored today, the community still does not have adequate access to food, water, heat or safe homes.

Councillor Muswaggon says that while hydro has finally been restored to Pimichikamak Territory, the damage has already been done. Army intervention is needed to fix water and sewer infrastructure, ranging from water and sewer mains and treatment plants, as well as service lines to houses.

The Liberal government must ensure the dignity and safety of all people of Pimicikimak, whether in the nation itself or with evacuees who end up in Winnipeg.

As a result of 11 days of inaction by the Liberal government, Chief Monias and Councillor Muswaggon show us the burst pipes in their water plant that occurred as a result of the Manitoba Hydro power outage.

I heed Minister Lisa Naylor's request for the federal government to call in the army to help with Pimicikamak Cree Nation's power recovery. Pimicikamak Okimawin declared a state of emergency ten days ago, on December 28th, after Manitoba Hydro was cut off due to mechanical failures in -20 weather.

As the New Year begins and the NDP leadership race ramps up, the central question is not nostalgia. It is renewal. How do we rebuild the NDP so that it is rooted in its history but brave enough to meet this moment? (🧵 1/8)

It was an honour to visit Habibiz Cafe today and meet with Ali, the owner, after his restaurant faced an Islamophobic attack yesterday. Ali shared heartwarming stories of how our community has already banded together to support Habibiz.

Rockin’ around Winnipeg Centre this week serving my constituents! It was so wonderful to join so many of our wonderful organizations in Winnipeg Centre this week. Thank you all for all the work you do supporting our community everyday. I wish you all a safe, warm and joyful holiday season.

Ka Ni Kanichihk: It is so exciting to see the new Ka Ni Kanichihk building in action. I’m so honoured to have worked with so many hard working community members to bring in the federal funding for this new space.

I returned from Ottawa earlier this week and was surprised with this beautiful card that community members had dropped off in my office! This card is hand coloured in, and is signed by many of the amazing folks fighting for a free Palestine in Winnipeg.

Today on Red Umbrella Day we’re reminded of the urgent need to end violence against sex workers. All too often the human rights abuses they face are ignored, especially for those who are Indigenous, radicalized, 2SLGBTQIA+ or live with a disability.

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.

Horrifying news coming out of Sydney. Sending all my love to all impacted families. We must stand up against antisemitism and hate in all its forms. www.cnn.com/world/live-n...

The Liberals are fast tracking resource extraction projects, ignoring the risks of increased violence against Indigenous women and girls. This year’s budget devoted nothing for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Why is the government again turning its back on us?

(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.

The International Day for Human Rights marks the end of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence to highlight how fighting gender-based violence is to defend fundamental human rights. (1/2)

The International Day for Human Rights commemorates the United Nation's adoption of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, on this day 77 years ago. The Declaration enshrines that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights."