It is #IndigenousHistoryMonth and this is the story of Graham Greene! Graham Greene was born on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario on June 22, 1952. He worked as a steelworker and welder before becoming an audio technician for rock bands in Newfoundland. 🧵1/5

It has been amazing to play a part in getting this historic settlement from my time as Legal Director & now ADM for Negotiations & Reconciliation - more to do but this is a huge step forward in rebuilding the Treaty Relationship

Breaking News! The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has just approved the $23.4Billion compensation agreement for children, youth and families affected by Canada’s discriminatory conduct towards First Nations children, youth and families. Link to decision coming soon!

Congratulations to Dean Trevor Farrow!

#RHTGathering2023 The 21 Robinson Huron First Nations came together and entered the Robinson Huron Treaty on Sep 9, 1850. 173 years later, we're coming together for the 2023 Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Gathering. Learn more: rhtreatygathering.com

Learn more about #ResidentialSchools with the #NCTR Interactive Map: buff.ly/3u84mJi . Share the closest school to you in the comments. When did it operate? Is it still standing? #reconciliation #reconciliationweek #ResidentialSchoolSurvivors #orangeshirtday RBC

'A great way to Honour Orange Shirt Day this September 30 ‘ A Day To Listen' broadcast returns to 500 radio stations Saturday - Broadcast Dialogue broadcastdialogue.com/a-day-to-liste…

Honouring the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty #3

45 books that 'share stories and truths' from women and two-spirit Indigenous creators | CBC Radio cbc.ca/radio/thenextc…

Honouring the concluding of Treaty # 3 150 years ago today Oct 3, 1873 at Northwest Angle and may these rights "last as long as the sun will shine and water runs, that is to say forever." Treaty #3 Memorial unveiled in 1981 when I was working with Grand Council Treaty #3.

Indigenous people are shattering the glass roof, congrats to Premier-Elect Wab Kinew (Anishinaabe). Also huge honour to have Hon. Michelle O’Bonsawin (Abanaki) as Supreme Court Justice and amazing to have the Right Honourable Mary Simon (Inuk ᒥᐊᓕ ᓴᐃᒪᓐ) as Govenor General.

In the States, it's MLK. In Canada, it's Lincoln Alexander. I wrote this 11 years ago upon his death. He was born 102 years ago today: tvo.org/article/rememb… #lincolnalexanderday LincolnAlexanderSS Lincoln Alexander PS #onpoli #cdnpoli

Last week’s signing ceremony in Naicatchewenin marked another flood claim settlement that our government has successfully concluded with Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3. The progress we have made is helping us move forward together. 📸: Tom Thomson

Today is the International Day Against #Homophobia, #Transphobia, & #Biphobia🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️This year’s theme is ‘No one left behind: equality, freedom & justice for all’ which encourages us to celebrate the diversity of our #2SLGBTQIA+ communities while advocating for change. #IDAHTB

So good to see this progress!

Today marks the beginning of National #IndigenousHistoryMonth. We encourage Ontarians to learn more about the diverse histories, cultures and experiences of Indigenous peoples who helped shape our province. To read the full #NIHM2024 statement, visit: news.ontario.ca/en/statement/1…

One of the brightest and wisest legal minds in Canada is Kimberly Murray. Queen's University is intensely lucky to have her. Kim is a treasure to all of our Nations. The work Kim has done as the Independent Special Interlocutor OSI-BIS is precedent setting. Many congratulations Kim. 🧡

Umberto Eco, who owned 50,000 books, had this to say about home libraries: "It is foolish to think that you have to read all the books you buy, as it is foolish to criticize those who buy more books than they will ever be able to read. It would be like saying that you should use

Today the Anishinabek Nation elected 2new leadership positions. Congrats to our new Grand Council Chief Linda Debassagie & Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain! This is a historical day for our AN as we celebrate our first woman to hold the position of GCC.✊🏼

After 150 years, a prized box returns to the Heiltsuk Nation in Canada: ‘I felt like royalty traveling with it’ - unlikely return of bentwood box underscores the challenges facing Indigenous communities working to reclaim items raided from their lands theguardian.com/environment/20…