Cindy Blackstock
@cblackst.bsky.social
Gitxsan. Loves learning and working collectively to achieve culturally based equity for First Nations children, youth and families.
My latest article on why cleaning up ISC and Justice are so essential to clear the way for the multiple solutions to solve longstanding problems and rset reconciliation policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/indi...
Ending harm starts with reforming ISC and Justice
Indigenous Services Canada and the Department of Justice must be overhauled to end their discriminatory practices and harm to First Nations children.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
My latest article on why cleaning up ISC and Justice are so essential to clear the way for the multiple solutions to solve longstanding problems and rset reconciliation policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/indi...
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Dr @cblackst.bsky.social @caringsociety.bsky.social "The colonial stench of Indigenous Service Canada must be deep-cleaned, and the Department of Justice can’t keep defending the indefensible." @IRPP "ISC responds with inadequate or piecemeal actions." policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/indi...
Ending harm starts with reforming ISC and Justice
Indigenous Services Canada and the Department of Justice must be overhauled to end their discriminatory practices and harm to First Nations children.
policyoptions.irpp.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Dr @cblackst.bsky.social @caringsociety.bsky.social "The colonial stench of Indigenous Service Canada must be deep-cleaned, and the Department of Justice can’t keep defending the indefensible." @IRPP "ISC responds with inadequate or piecemeal actions." policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/indi...
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The notwithstanding clause allows a province to make laws overriding parts of the charter of rights for five years.
The Assembly of First Nations expressed concerns over Alberta’s use of the clause to limit the rights of two-spirit and trans youth.
The Assembly of First Nations expressed concerns over Alberta’s use of the clause to limit the rights of two-spirit and trans youth.
Notwithstanding clause in Alberta raises concerns from Assembly of First Nations | APTN News
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November 25, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The notwithstanding clause allows a province to make laws overriding parts of the charter of rights for five years.
The Assembly of First Nations expressed concerns over Alberta’s use of the clause to limit the rights of two-spirit and trans youth.
The Assembly of First Nations expressed concerns over Alberta’s use of the clause to limit the rights of two-spirit and trans youth.
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The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal wants the Canadian government to present their long-term reform plan for the child welfare system on December 22.
Deadline approaching for Canadian government to present long term reform plan | APTN News
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November 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal wants the Canadian government to present their long-term reform plan for the child welfare system on December 22.
Very dissappointing to see lawyers use Indigenous law in such a self serving way. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Legal team in Robinson-Huron Treaty annuities case appeals $510M legal-fee decision | CBC News
A lawyer representing the legal team in the $10-billion Robinson Huron Treaty settlement says an appeal has been submitted after a Superior Court judge drastically reduced their legal fees by nearly h...
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November 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Very dissappointing to see lawyers use Indigenous law in such a self serving way. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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My latest for @irpp.org Policy Options: "Reconciliation can't wait another generation: end Canada's second-generation cut-off for Indian registration". #firstnations #reconciliation #charter #indianact #equality #treatyrights #childrensrights #mikmaq policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/reco...
End Canada’s second-generation cut-off for Indian registration
Four decades later, Ottawa still maintains the second-generation cut-off. Ending this discrimination is the real test of reconciliation.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
My latest for @irpp.org Policy Options: "Reconciliation can't wait another generation: end Canada's second-generation cut-off for Indian registration". #firstnations #reconciliation #charter #indianact #equality #treatyrights #childrensrights #mikmaq policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/reco...
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Canada’s prison watchdog is stepping away early. On the latest APTN News InFocus, Ivan Zinger explains why and what needs to change behind bars.
Listen: pod.fo/e/3571c3
Listen: pod.fo/e/3571c3
InFocus: Ivan Zinger: Why Canada's prison watchdog is leaving early
On this edition of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens speaks with Canada's outgoing Correctional Investigator, Ivan Zinger, about why he's leaving the job early after eight years. In his final ...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Canada’s prison watchdog is stepping away early. On the latest APTN News InFocus, Ivan Zinger explains why and what needs to change behind bars.
Listen: pod.fo/e/3571c3
Listen: pod.fo/e/3571c3
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A Senate committee's vote to end what's known as the second-generation cut off & implement a one-parent rule is being welcomed by long-time advocates and First Nations organizations across Canada.
That’s the focus of this week’s Truth and Politics panel.
That’s the focus of this week’s Truth and Politics panel.
Ending second generation cut off – what would it mean for First Nations people? | Truth & Politics
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November 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
A Senate committee's vote to end what's known as the second-generation cut off & implement a one-parent rule is being welcomed by long-time advocates and First Nations organizations across Canada.
That’s the focus of this week’s Truth and Politics panel.
That’s the focus of this week’s Truth and Politics panel.
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The two Káshó Got’ı̨nę leaders are part of a pilot project that sees dogs search luggage and cargo for drugs, alcohol and dangerous goods on airplanes departing Yellowknife for Fort Good Hope and Délįnę.
First Nations in N.W.T. hire K9 company to sniff out drugs, alcohol
Two First Nations in the N.W.T. have turned to a K9 company to detect drugs and alcohol before it gets to their communities.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The two Káshó Got’ı̨nę leaders are part of a pilot project that sees dogs search luggage and cargo for drugs, alcohol and dangerous goods on airplanes departing Yellowknife for Fort Good Hope and Délįnę.
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Nunavut NDP MP Lori Idlout talks to Nation to Nation about the Inuit Child First Initiative and where it is falling short.
Full discussion tonight.
Full discussion tonight.
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Nunavut NDP MP Lori Idlout talks to Nation to Nation about the Inuit Child First Initiative and where it is falling short.
Full discussion tonight.
Full discussion tonight.
Stand in solidarity for kindness, respect and basic human rights and toss politicians like Premier Smith who wield discriminatory and harmful rhetoric to distract from their poor governance to the electoral curb.
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Stand in solidarity for kindness, respect and basic human rights and toss politicians like Premier Smith who wield discriminatory and harmful rhetoric to distract from their poor governance to the electoral curb.
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Senators vote to end the second-generation cutoff for ‘status Indians’ www.aptnnews.ca?p=279994
‘We cannot govern who First Nations fall in love with’ says Senator
A Senate committee voted ten to one to amend to the government’s Bill S-2, and implement a one-parent rule for 'status Indians'
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November 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Senators vote to end the second-generation cutoff for ‘status Indians’ www.aptnnews.ca?p=279994
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Reconciliation isn’t about token gestures, museum visits, or diversity training, writes @pampalmater.com. True reconciliation means respecting Indigenous peoples’ right to say 'No'—to development on their lands, to discriminatory laws, and to ongoing abuse.
True test of reconciliation: Respect the Indigenous right to say No
The right to say no is the core of any future relationship with the Canadian state and its citizens. It’s a basic right — one which is grounded in our sovereignty as individuals and Nations to decide ...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Reconciliation isn’t about token gestures, museum visits, or diversity training, writes @pampalmater.com. True reconciliation means respecting Indigenous peoples’ right to say 'No'—to development on their lands, to discriminatory laws, and to ongoing abuse.
Congratulations to Drs. Fallon and Collin-Vézina on their Royal Society of Canada recognition for their extraordinary research contributions to children and families.
November 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Congratulations to Drs. Fallon and Collin-Vézina on their Royal Society of Canada recognition for their extraordinary research contributions to children and families.
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Canada’s correctional investigator is leaving two years before his second term ends and says one of the reasons is the government’s failure to address the gross over-representation of Indigenous people in the federal prison system.
Zinger leaving post early due to lack of progress on Indigenous issues
Ivan Zinger, Canada's prison watchdog says he's leaving his job early due to the lack of progress on Indigenous issues in penitentiaries.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Canada’s correctional investigator is leaving two years before his second term ends and says one of the reasons is the government’s failure to address the gross over-representation of Indigenous people in the federal prison system.
Reposted by Cindy Blackstock
Since last week in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, there have been three unrelated and separate cases of missing youth being reported.
The police have now turned to the public for help.
The police have now turned to the public for help.
Three First Nations youth in Saskatchewan are missing in three unrelated cases | APTN News
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November 13, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Since last week in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, there have been three unrelated and separate cases of missing youth being reported.
The police have now turned to the public for help.
The police have now turned to the public for help.
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The Air Canada Foundation, in partnership with Dreams Take Flight in Montreal, surprised eight Mohawk children and 2 Wendat children from First Nations in Quebec by taking them on a roundtrip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Air Canada Foundation and Dreams Take Flight sends 10 First Nations kids to Disney World | APTN News
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November 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The Air Canada Foundation, in partnership with Dreams Take Flight in Montreal, surprised eight Mohawk children and 2 Wendat children from First Nations in Quebec by taking them on a roundtrip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
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We’ve partnered with UNICEF on a poll for youth about Jordan’s Principle. Jordan’s Principle has been life-changing for First Nations kids, but much more needs to be done by Canada. We want to hear from you! The poll is anonymous + sent directly to your device.
https://canada-en.ureport.in/join/
https://canada-en.ureport.in/join/
November 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We’ve partnered with UNICEF on a poll for youth about Jordan’s Principle. Jordan’s Principle has been life-changing for First Nations kids, but much more needs to be done by Canada. We want to hear from you! The poll is anonymous + sent directly to your device.
https://canada-en.ureport.in/join/
https://canada-en.ureport.in/join/
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This week's featured resource is Spirit Bear’s Beary Caring Curriculum. 🐾 It helps teachers incorporate the Caring Society’s initiatives and campaigns with their students to enact social justice and reconciliation-based actions. https://fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear/spirit-bear-virtual-school
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This week's featured resource is Spirit Bear’s Beary Caring Curriculum. 🐾 It helps teachers incorporate the Caring Society’s initiatives and campaigns with their students to enact social justice and reconciliation-based actions. https://fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear/spirit-bear-virtual-school
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Each year on November 8, we honour the contributions of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit veterans who served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War, as well as those who serve today ❤️ #NationalIndigenousVeteransDay
November 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Each year on November 8, we honour the contributions of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit veterans who served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War, as well as those who serve today ❤️ #NationalIndigenousVeteransDay
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Their names are Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois and Ashlee Shingoose.
This is the story of how they were murdered by a serial killer and the families who fought to bring them home.
Listen: pod.fo/e/336a57
This is the story of how they were murdered by a serial killer and the families who fought to bring them home.
Listen: pod.fo/e/336a57
Our Relatives: The Trial
The murders of four homeless women shattered their families, shocked Canadians and forced politicians to take action. The tragedy tested the police and the justice system, while again shining a spo...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Their names are Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois and Ashlee Shingoose.
This is the story of how they were murdered by a serial killer and the families who fought to bring them home.
Listen: pod.fo/e/336a57
This is the story of how they were murdered by a serial killer and the families who fought to bring them home.
Listen: pod.fo/e/336a57
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The amazing @rachelgilmore.bsky.social and I talked politics and C-15 on her new Substack and podcast BUBBLE POP! rachelgilmore.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
How to get through Canada Day without being a total d*ck (with Pam Palmater)
Listen now | NEW EPISODE OF BUBBLE POP!
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July 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The amazing @rachelgilmore.bsky.social and I talked politics and C-15 on her new Substack and podcast BUBBLE POP! rachelgilmore.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
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The CHRT is ordering Canada back to the negotiation table on long-term reform of the child welfare system.
Talks have been at an impasse since chiefs in assembly voted down a $47.8-billion proposal from Canada in October of 2024.
Talks have been at an impasse since chiefs in assembly voted down a $47.8-billion proposal from Canada in October of 2024.
The CHRT orders Canada to negotiate long-term child welfare reform | APTN News
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August 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The CHRT is ordering Canada back to the negotiation table on long-term reform of the child welfare system.
Talks have been at an impasse since chiefs in assembly voted down a $47.8-billion proposal from Canada in October of 2024.
Talks have been at an impasse since chiefs in assembly voted down a $47.8-billion proposal from Canada in October of 2024.