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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 2d

#Indigenous U.S. Govt agreed to $18 Million settlement with victims of Dr. Stanley Weber who sexually assaulted Native American boys for decades at hospitals run by the Indian Health Service in Montana and South Dakota. Up to a dozen IHS officials knew of accusations vs Weber during 20-years there.

U.S. Settles for $18M Over Failure to Stop Doctor's Abuse at Indian Health Service Facilities

The U.S. Government has reached an $18 million settlement with victims of a doctor who sexually assaulted Native American boys for decades at hospitals run by the Indian Health Service in Montana and ...

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 2d

#Indigenous "I was betrayed and abandoned by an institution that censored, removed, and silenced the call for freedom to the Palestinian people," John told Native News Online, adding that many Native people in Chicago view Palestinians as fellow Indigenous peoples resisting colonial oppression.

Museum Under Fire for Censoring Pro-Palestine Mural

The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum in Evanston faces criticism after firing Anishinaabe artist Jamie John last month and painting over their unfinished mural due to pro-Palestine imagery embedd...

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 2d

#Indigenous The plaintiffs have been fighting since 2022 to secure fair representation for Native American voters & to defend the integrity of the Voting Rights Act. They challenge North Dakota’s legislative map, saying it dilutes voting power of Native communities and violates Section 2 of the Act.

Native American Voters Bring Voting Rights Act Case to the Supreme Court

Native Vote. Today, the Spirit Lake Nation, the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and several individual Native voters filed a petition for certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court, formally re...

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 2d

#Indigenous #Carney The former premier of Nunavut is calling on Carney to end Federal Govt attempt to dismiss a lawsuit vs Canada over an “International Biological Experiments” program in the 1960s & 1970s. It involved studying racial characteristics through invasive and non-consensual procedures

Former premier of Nunavut calls on Carney to stop victimizing Inuit

Paul Quassa is among the Plaintiffs in a class action filed almost six years ago over biological experiments.

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 2d

#Indigenous ‘There’s no safety in health care’ says First Nations family as last avenue to justice closes
Dexter Adams, living with dementia, was awaiting a long term care bed when his braids were cut off without family knowledge.

No discipline coming for nurse who cut off Elder’s braids in 2024

CRNA says it lacks evidence of unprofessional conduct against Alberta nurse who cut off the braids without the family's consent.

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 2d

#Indigenous Another government calling in their paramilitary to stop our rightful actions to protect our Lands, Forests & Waters!
And it's where some of my relatives are.

Mi'kmaw land protectors vow to stand their ground as Nova Scotia law passes

Nova Scotia has passed the Protecting Nova Scotians Act which allows police to move in and remove land protectors from Hunters Mountain.

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you, Serena. Can you open the site from the picture?

Serena @bibliophile99.bsky.social · 8d

I’ll sign

OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 8d

#Indigenous Apology & $40.2 Million for survivors who were students at Île-à-la-Crosse School in Northern Saskatchewan. Survivors of the school were excluded from federal Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agrmt of 2006 because school was determined not to qualify as Indian residential school.

Saskatchewan apologizes and reaches agreement-in-principle with residential school survivors

An agreement -in-principle has been reached between the Saskatchewan government and those who attended an Indigenous residential school in a northern village in the province.During a news conference h...

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 8d

#Gaza So-called Canadian charity funds Gaza genocide! Please sign to stop this despicable Federal Government choice!

Tell the CRA to Stop Funding Israel’s Illegal Occupation Through UIAC’s Tax-Subsidized Funds

The United Israel Appeal of Canada, Ltd. (UIAC) is a Canadian registered charity that states its purpose is to ““conduct social welfare programs in Canada and Israel.” These programs include “resettle...

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 14d

So sweet!

Haida Princess (Lori) @haidaprincess.bsky.social · 14d

🔊ON & UP #CuteAlert
😍👇🏾'University of Waterloo #powwow #smoke 🥰dance baby! 🇨🇦 #Canada'
(FB VID: Judy Peters. Sept 27, 2025)
#TinyTot #SmokeDance #Indigenous #FirstNations #NativeAmericans

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 14d

Last 10 years known as our "Decade of Disappointment"!
Liberals kept lying & lying, fobbing us off with vague promises, dribbles of $ which meant little. I see in my mind's eye Trudeau looking happy & energetic as blah, blah, blahed for years!

rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 14d

After 10 years, many of the 94 Calls to Action issued by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission have either stalled or have not been started.

Story by Nick Seebruch

#truthandreconciliation #indigenous #orangeshirtday #everychildmatters #mmiwg #canada #reconciliation #residentialschools #trc

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 14d

Yes, Isabelle! Stand up, be strong & visible!

Isabelle 💚 🇨🇦 @izzieizzy.bsky.social · 14d

For my ancestors and the horrors they've lived through and continue to heal from, agmagôwat #truthandreconciliation #rememberingthechildren #indigenous

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Isabelle 💚 🇨🇦 @izzieizzy.bsky.social · 14d

For my ancestors and the horrors they've lived through and continue to heal from, agmagôwat #truthandreconciliation #rememberingthechildren #indigenous

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Randy McDonald @randyfmcdonald.bsky.social · 14d

Flags at half-mast, St. Martin Catholic School #toronto #cabbagetown #winchesterstreet #flags #ndtr #orangeshirtday #flags #canada #indigenous

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 14d

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/me...

Mercury Justice for Grassy Narrows

I just signed the Grassy Narrows petition calling on Justin Trudeau to honour his treaty obligations and commitment to reconciliation. Join me in signing here https://you.leadnow.ca/org/petitions/merc...

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 19d

Incredible!!! Indigenous guided, joint cooperation by Melanesia countries, critical species protection, THE model for ocean reserves. NOT the bottom-trawling, sea mining industries being spawned to destroy full ecosystems!

Squirrel News @squirrelnews.bsky.social · 20d

In today’s edition, we’re covering 👇
the development of an #ocean reserve the size of the Amazon built on #Indigenous knowledge 🌊
the government-run school #meal plans getting food to more hungry children than ever 🥣
and the Pakistani #train driver making history 🇵🇰

World's first Indigenous-led ocean reserve, 466 million fed by school meals, Pakistan's first woman train driver - Squirrel News

In today's edition, we're covering the development of an ocean reserve the size of the Amazon built on Indigenous knowledge, the government-run school meal plans getting food to more hungry children t...

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The i Paper @theipaper.com · 20d

Opinion | We should mock Trump as the joke he truly is. That is the level of response he so richly deserves

🖋️ @iandunt.bsky.social ➡️ trib.al/hj0uY21

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 19d

Can hardly wait, Pamela! When will they be out?

Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 20d

I am so excited to share that I have a two-book deal with McClelland & Stewart! Thanks to Stephanie Sinclair, Haley Cullingham & everyone at McClelland & Stewart & my literary agent, Martha Webb & everyone at CookeMcDermid! What a dream come true! #books #booknerd #indigenous #mikmaq

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 19d

SO moving! So vital!

Haida Princess (Lori) @haidaprincess.bsky.social · 20d

🔊ON & UP #Potlatch Highlights
😍👇🏾'CHIEF ALLAN DAVIDSON 'St'langng Laanas Clan #pole raising at Kungeilang Village (Sept 20, 2025) #Haida #Gwaii'
(IG VID: totemdesignhouseofficial. Sept 22, 2025)
#Art #HaidaGwaii #Indigenous #FirstNations #NativeAmericans 🇨🇦 #Canada

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Haida Princess (Lori) @haidaprincess.bsky.social · 19d

🔊ON 👇🏾 I Speak Her Name: Carol Ruby Davis, #Haida #MMIWG #MMIWG2S #Indigenous #FirstNations

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 19d

May the Maori example lead to success!

Grist @grist.org · 19d

What would an Indigenous Law of the Sea look like?
From deep-sea mining to climate change, this Indigenous woman sees a better future for the world's oceans.

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#Law #Oceans #Climate #Legal #Indigenous #Seas #Mining

What would an Indigenous Law of the Sea look like?

From deep-sea mining to climate change, this Indigenous woman sees a better future for the world's oceans.

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 19d

This article speaks to my heart, it is where I live! Unclear on Kokum's reservation (she was in residential school & left unclear on her true home or parents). Momma Rose made kind cultural connections but no acknowledged community affiliation, Traditional practices from lovely people's time.

Windspeaker.com @windspeaker.bsky.social · 19d

“For people who grew up away from cultural and community connections, the journey of rediscovery and reconnection can be painful, confusing, full of blocks and stops and take years before some felt sense of connection and understanding formulates.”

#Indigenous #Métis #belonging

Distinct branches of the same root

To the Editor:A large portion of Indigenous peoples, including those of mixed-heritage backgrounds, have grown up away from specific nationhood belonging, territories and reserves, a point that has de...

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 19d

Good, one tiny step

Niki Sharma @nikisharma.bsky.social · 19d

Getting a driver’s licence is an important part of life for many people. #Indigenous customers can call ICBC’s dedicated support phone line at 1-844-978-8307 to connect culturally sensitive staff. Through new services - we are ensuring that everyone is supported when needing #ICBC services.

ICBC introduces changes to driver licensing services to better support Indigenous Peoples

As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, ICBC is sharing new services that are available to help make driver licensing more accessible and inclusive for Indigenous...

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OrendaNehiyawak @orendacree.bsky.social · 19d

Wish my teachers used this text!

Austengoals @austengoals.bsky.social · 19d

Dear #teachers and #librarians:

Teacher's Guide: Powwow Counting in Cree
by Katherena Vermette who is #Indigenous Canadian, #Métis

Grades: Prek-3

#Cree language & culture

#booksky #library

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Teachers Guide Powwow Counting in Cree 2014 - Indigenous & First Nations Books - Strong Nations

Teacher’s Guide for Powwow Counting in Cree gives you engaging activities that take a deeper look at each illustration in the book Powwow Counting in Cree. In this resource you will find - background ...

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