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Cindy Blackstock

@cblackst

Gitxsan. Enjoys learning about, & promoting, culturally based equity for Aboriginal children and families. Views my own.

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linkhttp://www.fncaringsociety.com calendar_today14-05-2009 11:53:10

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Celeste George (@cie1947) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'Gut wrenching' report: B.C. First Nations life expectancy plunges by six years The report from the province's First Nations Health Authority says Indigenous life expectancy in B.C. fell from 73.3 years in 2017 to 67.2 years in 2021. "Clearly, this life bc.ctvnews.ca/gut-wrenching-…

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In this webinar, Cindy Blackstock, Brittany Mathews & David Taylor will provide background on Jordan's Principle & the current non-compliance motion & discuss what to watch for during the Sept. 10-12 Tribunal Hearing. Register Here: bit.ly/3MgkO3V Conway Baxter Wilson LLP/s.r.l. University of Alberta Faculty of Education

In this webinar, <a href="/cblackst/">Cindy Blackstock</a>, Brittany Mathews &amp; <a href="/daveptaylor/">David Taylor</a> will provide background on Jordan's Principle &amp; the current non-compliance motion &amp; discuss what to watch for during the Sept. 10-12 Tribunal Hearing. Register Here:  bit.ly/3MgkO3V
 <a href="/conwayllpsrl/">Conway Baxter Wilson LLP/s.r.l.</a> <a href="/UAlbertaEd/">University of Alberta Faculty of Education</a>
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1/ Registration for the Special Chiefs Assembly on Long-Term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) is now open! Join us from September 17-19, 2024, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for discussion and deliberations on long-term reforms of the FNCFS Program.

1/ Registration for the Special Chiefs Assembly on Long-Term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) is now open! Join us from September 17-19, 2024, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for discussion and deliberations on long-term reforms of the FNCFS Program.
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In this webinar, we'll cover the history of Jordan's Principle & previous non-compliance orders, the current non-compliance motion, what the Caring Society is asking for, the positions of the other parties, & implications for long term reform. Join us! bit.ly/3Z1w8bU

In this webinar, we'll cover the history of Jordan's Principle &amp; previous non-compliance orders, the current non-compliance motion, what the Caring Society is asking for, the positions of the other parties, &amp; implications for long term reform.  Join us! bit.ly/3Z1w8bU
Pam Palmater (@pam_palmater) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Glad there's more time to consider & amend agreement. It's an important settlement b/w feds & First Nations but First Nation families & communities need ALL the facts & have a say - that's the whole idea of free, prior & informed consent. Must make sure $$ isn't eaten up by feds,

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Cheers to 25 years of celebrating Indigenous languages, cultures, and stories at APTN! Thank you for being part of our story. Stay tuned as we have exciting plans in the works! Check out aptn.ca/features/aptn-… #APTN #APTNLanguages #IndigenousLanguages

Cheers to 25 years of celebrating Indigenous languages, cultures, and stories at APTN! Thank you for being part of our story. Stay tuned as we have exciting plans in the works! Check out aptn.ca/features/aptn-…  #APTN #APTNLanguages #IndigenousLanguages
First Nations Child & Family Caring Society (@caringsociety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Class is back in session! Wishing all the students, educators, & parents a great first day back at school 📚 Remember, you can continue to learn with Spirit Bear year-round by consulting his free resources through the Spirit Bear Virtual School! fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear/sp…

Class is back in session! Wishing all the students, educators, &amp; parents a great first day back at school 📚 

Remember, you can continue to learn with Spirit Bear year-round by consulting his free resources through the Spirit Bear Virtual School! fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear/sp…
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The Caring Society is partnering with A7G and BeechwoodCemetery to host events in honour of Orange Shirt Day 🧡 🔶 For more information and to register to participate, please visit fncaringsociety.com/orange-shirt-d…

The Caring Society is partnering with <a href="/A7G_Official/">A7G</a> and <a href="/BeechwoodOttawa/">BeechwoodCemetery</a> to host events in honour of Orange Shirt Day 🧡 

🔶 For more information and to register to participate, please visit fncaringsociety.com/orange-shirt-d…
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Attention students! The 2024-25 Dr. Joy Calkin $5,000 awards, and the Francine and Gerison Lansdown Student Essay awards are now open; the deadline is December 31st. To learn more about the award criteria, visit: carleton.ca/landonpearsonc….

Attention students! The 2024-25 Dr. Joy Calkin $5,000 awards, and the Francine and Gerison Lansdown Student Essay awards are now open; the deadline is December 31st. To learn more about the award criteria, visit: carleton.ca/landonpearsonc….
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🔸 Will we see you at the events taking place at Beechwood Cemetery & Downtown Ottawa for Orange Shirt Day? 🔸 Register your spot at the links below! Beechwood: ow.ly/VkbG50TgFr8 Downtown: ow.ly/fhjU50TgFre

🔸 Will we see you at the events taking place at Beechwood Cemetery &amp; Downtown Ottawa for Orange Shirt Day? 🔸

Register your spot at the links below! 

Beechwood: ow.ly/VkbG50TgFr8 
Downtown: ow.ly/fhjU50TgFre
Cindy Blackstock (@cblackst) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Advancing truth and reconciliation in health care: A commitment to healing and empowerment - College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta | CPSA cpsa.ca/news/advancing…

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AMC Stands with First Nations Children as Historic $530 Million Settlement Case Begins - Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs manitobachiefs.com/press_releases…

Cindy Blackstock (@cblackst) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So excited for today’s special announcement from City of Prince George about Spirit Bear and all the First Nations children and children of all diversities who stand for justice and reconciliation that he represents🧡

Dennis Ward (@denniswardnews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sad news to report as the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick has passed away. AMC grand chief collapses at Winnipeg courthouse aptnnews.ca/national-news/…

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Grand Chief Merrick of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefswas an incredible leader. Wise, inspiring and always focused on the people. Sending prayers to her family, friends, Nation and all First Nations in Manitoba🧡 aptnnews.ca/national-news/…