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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 15h

Should be noted that there is no options available to Palestinians in terms of another deal. Donald Trump and Israel are forcing a population undergoing a genocide to accept whatever they put forth or continue having the full extent of the Israeli military with US weapon support rain upon them

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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 1d

Canada cannot maintain its iron grip on the disappearing Indian formula under the Indian Act and claim to be committed to reconciliation. Legislative extinction for First Nations violates Charter, section 35, UNDRIP & our own laws. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

Remove 2nd-generation cut-off from Indian Act, witnesses tell Senate committee | CBC News

Indigenous leaders and experts say Bill S-2 takes small steps to address discrimination in the Indian Act but fails to solve deeper injustices like the second-generation cut-off.

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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 8d

On the eve of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Pierre Poilievre spoke out for the group he says faces the most hate-based violence.

Um, and apparently that group is…Christians? (It isn’t).

I called for backup on this one. Luckily @pampalmater.com answered:

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OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · 10d

By @pampalmater.com
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National interest should include the rights of Indigenous women

Bill C-5 is a major setback to reconciliation and the path to ending violence against Indigenous women and girls.

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Canadian Dimension @canadiandimension.bsky.social · 8d

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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The Hill Times @hilltimes.com · 9d

Opinion: National interest should include the rights of Indigenous women

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National interest should include the rights of Indigenous women

Bill C-5 is a major setback to reconciliation and the path to ending violence against Indigenous women and girls.

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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 14d

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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Dr Lindsay Tedds @lindsaytedds.bsky.social · Aug 21

Landfill search for Indigenous women cost $18M, one-tenth of original estimate: Kinew - Winnipeg Free Press apple.news/An54rU7ROT1u...

Landfill search for Indigenous women cost $18M, one-tenth of original estimate: Kinew — Winnipeg Free Press

2023 feasibility study projected effort to comb Prairie Green Landfill could take up to three years and $184 million

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C Hanna @chcowgirl.bsky.social · Aug 21

A quote from Battlestar Galactica that holds very true:
"There's a reason you separate the military and the police.
One fights the enemies of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military becomes both, then the enemies of the state tend to become the people."
Admiral Adama

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · Aug 21

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.

The CHRT orders Canada to negotiate long-term child welfare reform | APTN News

YouTube video by APTN News

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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · Jul 18

First Nations are rightly concerned about C-5 and the potential impacts to our inherent, Aboriginal, treaty and land rights. No government should legislate for itself unfettered power to trump Indigenous rights. @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social @aptnnews.bsky.social youtu.be/ITMXQbbuZ_c

Bill C-5: path to prosperity or threat to sovereignty? | Truth and Politics

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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · Jul 8

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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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · Jul 5

So much fun hanging with you @rachelgilmore.bsky.social

Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · Jul 4

Canada Day just happened.

But as folks celebrated near Parliament, a man was just elected to it who trivialized residential schools.

Bill C-5 just became law, despite vocal opposition from Indigenous leaders.

So I’m THRILLED @pampalmater.com is on the show this week!

Here's a sneak peek:

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jul 3

New episode of the Mi’kmaq series just dropped! Elder Cheryl Maloney joins the host Pam Palmater to share about the prophecy of the white owl and how its appearance foretold change for the Mi’kmaw and how that change would first destroy them but then rebuild their nation anew.

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · May 15

Toronto Metropolitan University professor Pam Palmater talks to Nation to Nation about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet.

Full discussion tonight.

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Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) @cajournalists.bsky.social · Jun 1

Congratulations to Chris Beaver, Katie O’Connor, Jasmine El Kurd and Pam Palmater for winning the Gold CAJ Award for Online Media for "NDN POV". Félicitations à C. Beaver, K. O’Connor, J. El Kurd et P. Palmater pour avoir remporté le prix ACJ or pour Droit à l'information pour les Médias en ligne.

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First Peoples Law LLP @firstpeopleslaw.com · May 12

"You can't steal someone's property and say, 'I'm leaving.'" FPL's Bruce McIvor was interviewed by the Canadian Press for an article about Danielle Smith and Alberta separatism @ buff.ly/nXNhsaf #IndigenousRights #cdnpoli

Alberta separation would send Canada into uncharted territory, say legal experts

CALGARY - As separatist discontent bubbles up anew in Alberta, experts say a vote to sever ties with Canada would pitch the country into unexplored territory on everything from money

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Matt Oliver @sameo416.bsky.social · Jun 29

@pampalmater.com always excellent interviews.

The Governor General commented on her role in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and said clearly it’s different than reconciliation.

This is a point I’ve tried to make and often get disagreement from EDI leaders.

Aspects of EDI intersect.

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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · Jun 23

VIDEO: Special Warrior Life Podcast audio episode dropped Sat & YouTube video version is now available of my interview with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon Governor General of Canada @ggcanada.bsky.social #indigenous #inuit #NIPD2025 #warriorlifepodcast www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZQn...

Her Excellency the Rights Honourable Mary Simon Governor General of Canada

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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · Jun 22

Special Warrior Life Podcast interview w/ Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon Governor General of Canada about her life's work advocating for the Inuit, her current role engaging Canadians & her views on reconciliation. #indigenous #warriorlifepodcast #inuit soundcloud.com/pampalmater/...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon Governor General of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon Governor General of Canada and Commander-in-Chief Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025! In today's special episode, I got to speak with the first

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jun 10

We are back with the first episode of the Mi’kmaq series! Join the host Pam Palmater as she introduces us to Jarvis Googoo who speaks all over the Maritimes about Mi’kmaq history and culture.

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Words and Culture @wordsandculture.bsky.social · Jun 19

#IndigenousPodcasts #Indigenous #Podcast #LanguageLearning #IndigenousLanguage

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Harbinger Media Network @harbingermedia.bsky.social · Jun 9

On 🌊 The @breachmedia.ca Show🌊ep53 @pampalmater.com joins @desmondcole.bsky.social to discuss legislative efforts to fast-track resource extraction projects at the expense of Indigenous rights and sovereignty.

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To become an ‘energy superpower’, Canada wants to bulldoze Indigenous rights ⋆ The Breach

Pam Palmater joins Desmond Cole on The Breach Show to discuss legislative efforts to fast-track resource extraction projects at the expense of Indigenous rights and sovereignty

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Jarvis Googoo @jarvisgoogoo.com · Jun 10

Had a wonderful time with @pampalmater.com on @wordsandculture.bsky.social re the Mi’kmaw language. Wela’lin for the opportunity. Please have a listen:

www.wordsandculture.ca/episode/the-...

The Mi’kmaq Episodes – wordsandculture.ca

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The Breach @breachmedia.ca · Jun 6

Governments across Canada are bulldozing Indigenous peoples’ rights as part of a new resource push.

@pampalmater.com joins @desmondcole.bsky.social
to discuss Canada’s legal obligations to Indigenous peoples—and the resistance on the horizon. breachmedia.ca/indigenous-r...

To become an ‘energy superpower’, Canada wants to bulldoze Indigenous rights ⋆ The Breach

Pam Palmater joins Desmond Cole on The Breach Show to discuss legislative efforts to fast-track resource extraction projects at the expense of Indigenous rights and sovereignty

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