To have the elder, land acknowledgement, to have Lowa Beebe skillfully moderate the debate was amazing to see as a First Nations person in Alberta. Of course you did amazing, and I believe you elevated the quality of inclusion of Indigenous & intersectional issues. #abndp #abpoli

Okay, what did Pierre do to Stornaway?! Jk, but this is a funny pic.

Thank you for the endorsement, for the leadership of #ABNDP . Together we are not just strengthening my campaign; we are reaffirming our collective commitment to building a party that is inclusive, responsive, and focused on the well-being of all Albertans.
#strongertogether

I’ve talked before on this blog about barriers for Indigenous people becoming candidates, financial backers is one of them. Thankfully Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse is on her way to being a 1st First Nations person to be a leadership candidate for a major party in Alberta. #abndp #abpoli #ndp

Another busy AFN event in Treaty 7 territory in Calgary, AFN Languages & Learning Forum. Opening with our excellent host Leslie Yesno, with an opening video by AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak. First speech by Eskasoni Chief Leroy Denny talking about using Apps & AI as tools to save languages.

Did not have Danielle Smith doubling down on her alleged Indigenous ancestry in front of the Treaty 6 Chiefs and nation...

But here we are...

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

There are many committed Native nurses across Canada, working from a place of passion and care for our people.

Recognize a dedicated nurse who is committed to our health and well/being.
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#indigenous #nurses

Great day at #AFN Languages & Learning Forum. I sat with a table of Blackfoot elders and they all taugh me a word of Niitsitapi, I will practice and try tomorrow. These languages are beautiful and sacred. Include some Tsuut’ina and Stoney-Nakoda and we have a treaty 7 gab fest!

Chief Ouray Crowfoot of Siksika Nation opens the AFN Languages & Learning Forum: Exploring First Nations, Education & Linguistics Connection in Calgary, Mohkinstis, Treaty Territory. Very engaging opening remarks about reparation of traditional items of sacred value.

AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak with Ontario Premier Doug Ford & Ontario Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Doug Rickford. Discussions on working together and ensuring representation of our people at Federal-Provincial tables.
#onpoli #indigpoli #fnpoli #cdnpoli

Comprehensive interview with AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak on CPAC’s ‘Profile’ series with reporter Michael Serapio. Noted, 23B Class Action settlement.

Watch full 30min interview: facebook.com/afnncprofile

#afn nc #afn #cdnpoli #cpa

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#afn #afn jobs #afn careers
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Two-Spirit / LGBTQQIA+ in Alberta, we are on your side!

We are here to advocate strongly to protect your RIGHTS. Your provincial government is accountable legally, ethically, and politically when they HARM 2SLGBTQQIA+ through their current change in policies.

Friends, I want to speak directly to the two spirit and trans Albertans feeling scared today.

We will have more to say tomorrow, but I want you to know right now that you are loved, and you are welcome. There are many Albertans standing shoulder-to-shoulder with you against

Two types of leadership, one that provides calm direction and the other that attempts to score political points during an emergency by attacking Alberta’s clean energy industry. #abpoli #cdnpoli

I think that would be pretty kickazz!