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Gitxsan. Loves learning and working collectively to achieve culturally based equity for First Nations children, youth and families.

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Fed's Jordan’s Principle funding doesn’t go far enough: Blackstock Cindy Blackstock says the federal government's plan to pay for the Jordan's Principle program doesn't go far enough.

www.aptnnews.ca/nation-to-na...

07.03.2026 01:51 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Federal auditor finds ‘serious gaps’ in Yukon’s child welfare system The federal auditor general's office says it found serious gaps in protection for vulnerable children in Yukon's child welfare system.

Speaking at a news conference in Whitehorse, Deputy Auditor General Andrew Hayes called the findings concerning. Story by Sara Connors.

06.03.2026 17:34 👍 9 🔁 7 💬 1 📌 0
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ISC data shows Jordan's Principle will face a $90M funding gap Last week’s $1.55B Jordan’s Principle funding announcement falls tens of millions short of previous demand, ISC data show.

Indigenous Services Canada is breaching legal orders while ignoring evidence based solutions - and sadly children and tax payers will pay the price.

04.03.2026 22:15 👍 7 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
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Did you know all four of Spirit Bear's books are available to read in English, French, and some First Nations languages? Learn more about teaching kids in your life about equity & reconciliation alongside Spirit Bear: https://www.fncaringsociety.com/spirit-bear/books-learning-guides

04.03.2026 14:01 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Non-alcohol bar in Thunder Bay helps those struggling seek help and connection | APTN News
Non-alcohol bar in Thunder Bay helps those struggling seek help and connection | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

A recovering addict in Thunder Bay is hoping his business will help others to conquer their addictions.

Howl at the Moon is a non-alcohol bar, which serves as a late-night option for those looking to socialize in a sober setting.

03.03.2026 00:41 👍 41 🔁 8 💬 1 📌 5
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Feds earmark $1.55 billion to ensure equal services for First Nations kids - National | Globalnews.ca The funding comes as Mandy Gull-Masty faces criticism for not repealing an operational bulletin released last year that limited the scope of services covered by Jordan's Principle.

globalnews.ca/news/1170871...

28.02.2026 05:43 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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On Feb 5, the Senate recognized May 10 as Bear Witness Day. We thank Senator Brian Francis for advancing this motion. It reinforces the call for Canada to fully implement Jordan’s Principle so First Nations children receive the services they need, when they need them.

24.02.2026 15:40 👍 6 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1

Turn it around to help the millions of Americans without health care due to his reckless conduct

22.02.2026 14:11 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A huge study finds a link between cannabis use in teens and psychosis later Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used marijuana were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety.

Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used marijuana were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety.

21.02.2026 18:22 👍 241 🔁 67 💬 64 📌 26
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Larry the cat celebrates 15 years as chief mouser for the British prime minister Larry the cat recently celebrated 15 years of working as chief mouser for the U.K. government. He has become a popular figure in U.K. politics.

www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/pos...

20.02.2026 22:28 👍 11 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Supreme Court strikes down tariffs In a major ruling on presidential power, the Supreme Court on Friday struck down the sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed in a series of executive orders. By a […]

The Supreme Court on Friday issued its highly anticipated ruling on tariffs. Here's Amy's initial opinion analysis, which will be updated throughout the day.

20.02.2026 16:02 👍 38 🔁 19 💬 4 📌 9
Network of Native Americans in Minneapolis to keep community safe from ICE agents | APTN News
Network of Native Americans in Minneapolis to keep community safe from ICE agents | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

At the forefront of protecting their community from ICE, a network of Native Americans patrol areas like school zones in Minneapolis to protect their neighbours and kids from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

19.02.2026 01:17 👍 43 🔁 19 💬 1 📌 1

So sad🧡 The Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Calls to Justice are intended to prevent tragedies like this- contact your elected officials and demand full and proper implementation.

19.02.2026 14:29 👍 11 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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Top medical groups join forces to review vaccine science as CDC faces criticism The American Medical Association is launching an effort to evaluate vaccine safety and effectiveness independently of U.S. government health agencies

The American Medical Association is launching an effort to evaluate vaccine safety and effectiveness independently of U.S. government health agencies

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Have a Heart Day is underway! Join in by sending a Valentine card to elected officials in your area to say First Nations children deserve a fair chance to grow up safely at home, be healthy, get a good education and be proud of who they are❤️

12.02.2026 15:49 👍 11 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
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Global crises can’t sideline MMIWG, says Survivors Circle Chair Six years after the inquiry, the federal tracker shows 138 Calls for Justice are underway, 82 are pending, and only two are complete

Leaders meet on MMIWG as most calls to action remain incomplete www.aptnnews.ca?p=283637

12.02.2026 00:59 👍 29 🔁 19 💬 2 📌 1
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10 dead, including suspect, in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. shootings - BC News RCMP in the small, northern B.C. town of Tumbler Ridge have issued an emergency alert for the community due to an active shooter incident at a school.

10 dead, including suspect, in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. shootings (Tumbler Ridge)

10.02.2026 18:20 👍 4 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 5

Thinking of all the people in Tumbler Ridge especially those injured and the family and friends of those who passed away- so sad🧡

11.02.2026 02:16 👍 19 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Northern Cree Nation takes Canada to court over flooding and hydro development aftermath | APTN News
Northern Cree Nation takes Canada to court over flooding and hydro development aftermath | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

The Opaskwayak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba is in federal court this week to hold Canada responsible for the impacts of flooding and hydro development the community has had to deal with.

11.02.2026 00:46 👍 35 🔁 11 💬 0 📌 0
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APTN National News: February 10, 2026 YouTube video by APTN News

Today on APTN National News: Inquest into the police shooting death of First Nations teen Eishia Hudson continues into its second week.

10.02.2026 17:56 👍 8 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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Trial against Meta in New Mexico focuses on dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media - Business News A trial focused on the dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media and whether Meta misrepresented the safety of its platforms is set to start in New Mexico with opening statements Monday.

Trial against Meta in New Mexico focuses on dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media (United States)

09.02.2026 06:20 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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Children have the right to be heard and to take part in decisions that affect them. Students showed powerful leadership during the human rights case for First Nations kids, speaking up for fairness.
👉 Learn about children’s rights: https://bit.ly/SpiritBearGuide

05.02.2026 15:10 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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On December 15, 2025, the Federal Court of Appeal released its decision in Canada v. Powless. Learn more about the decision & its resounding impacts for other families. https://fncaringsociety.com/publications/federal-court-appeal-decision-canada-attorney-general-v-powless-information-sheet

06.02.2026 14:05 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Top of the photo in white text reads: "BREAKING OVER 680 NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES MEMBERS, INCLUDING 10 NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATES, ENDORSE IMPEACHING RFK JR." Below that in black text is a statement reading: "We, the undersigned Members of the National Academy of Medicine, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Academy of Engineering, writing in our private capacities, endorse the Articles of Impeachment introduced in the House of Representatives on Dec 10, 2025 by Representative Haley Stevens." Below that is the red "STAND UP FOR SCIENCE " logo. Below that is a link in white text reading: "standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr".

Top of the photo in white text reads: "BREAKING OVER 680 NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES MEMBERS, INCLUDING 10 NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATES, ENDORSE IMPEACHING RFK JR." Below that in black text is a statement reading: "We, the undersigned Members of the National Academy of Medicine, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Academy of Engineering, writing in our private capacities, endorse the Articles of Impeachment introduced in the House of Representatives on Dec 10, 2025 by Representative Haley Stevens." Below that is the red "STAND UP FOR SCIENCE " logo. Below that is a link in white text reading: "standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr".

BREAKING: Over 680 members of the National Academy of Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering have endorsed articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.
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05.02.2026 21:08 👍 6527 🔁 2167 💬 69 📌 94
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Every American needs to watch this:

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Listen

04.02.2026 16:53 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Accountability for ICE and CBP However bad you think the corruption and misconduct at ICE and CBP is — the reality is far far worse.

I testified Friday before Gov. Pritzker's commission studying abuses of ICE and CBP and tried to explain how the agencies went so far off track. It's actually way worse than I ever realized. Please read and share my testimony as Congress considers reform: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...

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'Kind hearted' Kamloops resident saves four lives through organ donation after his death - Kamloops News

'Kind hearted' Kamloops resident saves four lives through organ donation after his death #Kamloops

30.01.2026 04:00 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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First Nation challenges chronic underfunding of on-reserve services for kids Podcast Episode · Redeye · 2026-01-26 · 13m

On the POD: We talk with lawyer Kent Elson, who is representing Missisaugas of the Credit Nation in their human rights complaint about chronic underfunding of First Nations schoolkids on reserve. @ubcic.bsky.social @aptnnews.bsky.social @cblackst.bsky.social tiny.cc/ftay001

29.01.2026 21:57 👍 12 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

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