On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light.

🙏Michèle Audette I respectfully decline the King Charles III Coronation Medal. As an Indigenous woman, I can’t accept an award tied to the Crown while we fight for truth, justice and healing for the children lost to residential schools. #Decolonize #indigenousRights

Ten years after the #TRC, Canada is moving backwards — As resource-extraction bills are forced through without First Nations' consent, what happened to the ‘national reckoning’ with the country’s colonial legacy? The latest from Brandi Morin: ricochet.media/indigenous/lan… #cdnpoli

Members of Windigo First Nations Council have declared there will be no development in their traditional territories until their “own nation-building objectives” are met. They promise to defend the land “at all costs“ unless the well-being of their members is made a priority.

NDP MPP ⁦Sol Mamakwa⁩ demands Premier Doug Ford apologize for his “very troubling” and “racist” comments about First Nations going “hat in hand to government,” Ford’s remarks Wednesday came on the eve of his meeting today with chiefs on Bill 5. #onpoli

“The little Black girl is me.” Tracy Chapman didn’t just write “Across The Lines”—she lived it. At 15, she was assaulted on her way home from school in Cleveland. The attacker pulled a gun. She didn’t run. That haunting line in the song? "Choose sides or run for your life" It

happy juneteenth ❤️🤍💙

A letter my office just sent Doug Ford in response to his appalling statement that First Nations “cannot keep coming hat in hand to the government for more money.” #honourthecrown

NEW: Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak calls on Premier Ford to withdraw yesterday's "appalling" comments immediately. "Your remarks only serve to perpetuate racist stereotypes and are not acceptable in any way or circumstance," she says in letter.

Silence is powerful. Never forget that interactions are optional— you choose what you say (or don’t say).

Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige says Ford’s comments yesterday were “racist” She says the Premier apologized face-to-face and says it was “sincere.” #ONpoli

That was quick — I don’t understand why Canadians don’t recognize the significant influence and authority that First Nations hold. First Nations and the British Crown are foundational to Canada’s creation, united as distinct nations through bonds of peace and friendship.

Being ‘passionate’ doesn’t give you an excuse to express your racism. If and when Doug Ford is ready to personally apologize to the people of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, we will consider it. If the Premier is sincere with his apology, he needs to show it, not just say it.

“Like gold”

a reminder.

J.D. Vance joins Bluesky, immediately becomes most blocked account on app More: rollingstone.com/culture/cultur…

Slowly increasing my activity and recharging in nature! ✨️ - 4 weeks post op brain surgery! Quad ride to my favorite places

Bill C-5 backlash for the Liberal government and the AFN National Chief, Doug Ford’s “passionate” remarks and apology and National Indigenous Peoples Day on this weeks Truth and Politics with Jennifer Elle & Niigaan Sinclair youtu.be/DjoPDu_OvCM?si…

Miigwech Hollywood star Adam Beach for celebrating our Graduation Ceremony with our students at the Mikinaak Onigaming School. ❤️