Kim Baird

Happy 17th Tsawwassen First Nation Treaty Day. We’ve come a long way. 🙂

@FergusCircus @Aaronpete_ Ok - since you seem to have it all figured out - how else does a community with limited resources and capacity build an economy?

@KimCBaird @Aaronpete_ Then say that? Everyone wants that. That sounds fine. "Decolonizing" by embracing private property and capital investment is just linguistic nonsense. Leasing to Amazon is quite obviously joining the colonists.

The hypocrisy is glaring to me… Canadians: Don’t make us pay for your culture, go create economic development initiatives to pay for your language and culture. Start making your own money and stop relying on government. Governments: Both federally and provincially are focused on “economic reconciliation”. First Nations: Okay, we will build a mall and partner with industry. Canadians: Nope, you’re doing it wrong.

@FergusCircus @Aaronpete_ I know what it means to Tsawwassen. It means having resources to invest in supports for Tsawwassen people for education, wellness and culture. Economic development is a means to an end. What is your vision for a way forward?

@KimCBaird @Aaronpete_ overcoming colonialism through shopping malls im convinced no one using these words attaches any real meaning to them

Happy 16th Tsawwassen First Nation Treaty Day everyone! #sweet16

Pleased to be in the audience of this event. :)

This is incredibly sad news. We’ve lost a beacon of hope and wisdom.

@CQualtro Thanks for being a great MP for us.

Please see my statement:

@SenMarilou @Victoria_Forum @tearafraser Looking forward to it.

@markstrahl Sorry for your loss. He was a strong ally to Tsawwassen First Nation and a good man. Deepest sympathies to your family.

Statement from the Strahl Family on the Passing of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, P.C. It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we share the news of the passing of our Dad, Chuck Strahl on August 13, 2024 in Chilliwack, BC after a courageous and exemplary battle with mesothelioma. Born to Bill and Martha Strahl on February 25, 1957 in New Westminster, BC, Dad grew up in a logging family. They moved around rural BC in his early years, eventually settling in the community of Ryder Lake in Chilliwack when he was 10 years old, where Dad met the love of his life, Debby Bateman. They were married in 1975, and their relationship was a beautiful example of love, honour, commitment and companionship for nearly 50 years. Dad loved Mom with all his heart, and he made sure that his kids and everyone he met in his life knew it and saw it. They perfectly complimented each other and were hopelessly devoted to one another. They were blessed with four children: Karina, Mark, Loni and Kyla, who in turn blessed Mom and Dad with 13 grandchildren. Dad was so proud of his wife, children, their spouses, and his grandchildren and considered them his greatest joy and legacy. Dad’s deep and abiding Christian faith was at the heart of who he was. He and Mom were members of the Chilliwack Alliance Church, where they grew in their faith together and served in many different leadership roles. Dad lived out his values in every aspect of his life, and was known for his honour, integrity and faithfulness to all those who knew him. In 1993, Dad changed careers, running for public office and becoming a legislator after many years in the family logging business. He was elected as a federal Member of Parliament in six consecutive elections, serving the people of Chilliwack and the surrounding area for 18 years. He was a gifted communicator and leader. He served in a variety of prominent positions and was appointed to Cabinet in 2006, where he served in the roles of Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs and Minister of Transport until his retirement from politics in 2011. While he was a very successful politician with many accomplishments during his time in office, he didn’t let his job define who he was. He never lost sight of what was truly important: his faith, his family and his friends. Our loss is deep and profound. Our Dad was our best friend, our greatest defender, our biggest promoter and our rock. We will share more details on his celebration of life in the days ahead and thank you for all of the love and sympathy that has already been shared. Sincerely,   Karina, Mark, Loni and Kyla

@MurrayRankinNDP Thank you for your service. The next Indigenous Relations Minister will have big shoes to fill.

Sharing my announcement:

Happy to hear Chief @SharleenGale speak at the @ppforumca Second Annual Indigenous Ownership & Economic Reconciliation Breakfast on an all Indigenous Women panel.

Tonight was a historic night in our Haida history! Our nation voted 94.5% to vote in favour of our Haida Title Lands Agreement with the Province of BC! Our rights and title are being secured for our future generations #haidagwaii #haidatitle

B.C. coastal First Nations form investment consortium biv.com/news/economy-l… via @BIVnews

Happy 15th Tsawwassen First Nation Treaty Day! I’m looking forward to the community celebrations today.

@Korywilson Amy says this is accurate. 100%

Today’s TU goes to having girls. All sorts of ´feels’ with them throughout thier lives but today this message rang true as they had to have tickets to ´some concert’ over a year from now. Lol. ❤️ 🤗

@christaylor_nyc It was intense! Saw it last night. Jamie Lee Curtis was brilliantly terrifying!

The next episode of The Bear for me is S2 “The Fishes” Given what everyone has told me, I’m scared

It’s time indeed.

Ah ah ah!

@Ocean_Networks @katemoran Well deserved @katemoran!

Huge congratulations to our President and CEO Kate Moran (@katemoran) on her appointment today as an Officer of the #OrderOfCanada! 🧵1/6