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I am also humbled to be able to have the freedom to be present in all aspects of my human rights. I had the privilege to speak at the #UN #EMRIP to my identity as a queer Indigenous person in the company of courageous people who are not yet safe to do the same. #UNDRIP 2/

NEW - I’ll be on @CBContheisland at 8:10 to talk about the emergency BC NDP caucus meeting on Saturday where, according to sources, more MLAs came out against @Dave_Eby’s DRIPA plans. The caucus is reaching out to @elenoresturko & @amboultbee bc they won’t have the votes #bcpoli

The problem @bcndp has is twofold: That @Dave_Eby has MLAs that don't support what he's doing. But larger than that, that some New Democrat MLAs think opposing changes to DRIPA and leaving it as would be supported by the public. On the latter, that's very dangerous for the NDP.

NEW - Gov house leader Mike Farnworth says DRIPA bill will not be introduced this week, and when it does it will not be a confidence vote any longer. Says more consultation needed. Expects it will still be this session.

Today's Ombudsperson report makes clear that the system failed Darwyn and his family. We acknowledge government's role in those failures and the harm caused. Darwyn's legacy must be a stronger, more responsive system that better serves people. Read my full statement here:

Don’t let Canada burn - Wildfire survivors call for more federal support @myclimateplan #DontLetCanadaBurn globalnews.ca/video/11490558…

Here's how you can help survivors of the Western Alaska storm - alaskapublic.org/news/environme…

As we prepare to mark Sept 30, we reflect on the impact of residential schools. Here are a few ways you can participate: • Wear an orange shirt • Attend an event in person or virtually • Start a conversation • Read, reflect, learn • Support Indigenous-led organizations

Today, as an Indigenous woman, I wear orange — as medicine, to honour survivors, to grieve those who never came home, and to confront denial - as painful as that is. Reconciliation is impossible without truth. #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #TruthBeforeReconciliation #NDTR

“i hope i die warmed by the life that i tried to live” — Nikki Giovanni Rest now 🤍

We are deeply saddened by the loss of revolutionary poet, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni. In the yearbook from her senior year at Wooster School, Tracy Chapman had chosen the following words from Nikki: "There is always something to do. There are hungry people to feed, naked people to clothe, sick people to comfort and make well. And while I don't expect you to save the world I do think it's not asking too much for you to love those with whom you sleep, share the happiness of those whom you call friend, encourage those among you who are visionary and remove from your life those who offer you depression, despair, and disrespect." - Nikki Giovanni Photograph of Nikki by Mamadi Doumbouya

Feeling pretty grateful that ‘Reconciling History’ has debuted at #3 on the @globeandmail best-sellers list. 🙏🏽📕😁 Thanks to everyone for the support, and for your continued desire to learn, understand, and act on the path of reconciliation. 🪶

Murray Sinclair has passed the torch to us all. Globe editorial: theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editor…

Remembering a powerful voice for justice and reconciliation. Murray Sinclair, the Anishinaabe senator and Manitoba lawyer who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, has died at age 73—more about his life tonight on APTN National News. Watch live here: youtube.com/aptnnews

Something that Tanya Talaga said a couple of weeks ago that hasn’t left me: when you think of Murray, think of the weight of hearing thousands of accounts of untold horror, and the toll it would take on your body. Think of taking that on. cbc.ca/news/politics/…

A sacred fire has been lit outside the Manitoba Legislature in the Anishinaabe tradition following the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair Monday morning. Meanwhile, tributes to Sinclair have been rolling in nationwide | @TiarsHere | Leanne Sanders aptnnews.ca/?p=253062

Indigenous Peoples and #Canada have lost a champion. The #NFB mourns the passing of @Sensincmurr (1951-2024), former Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. His determination, wisdom & kindness will always be remembered → bit.ly/HtSMSdoc

We are devastated to learn of the loss of our beloved leader and Elder, Mizana Giizhik, His Honour, Murray Sinclair. His tireless work to advance the rights of Indigenous Peoples and ensure the legacy of residential school Survivors will never be forgotten.

The #BCLeg Canadian flag is flying at half-mast until sunset today to honour the life and memory of the late Hon. Murray Sinclair, CC, OM, MSC, in recognition of his immense contributions to Canada. The flag will again fly at half-mast on the day of the funeral (date TBA).

Murray Sinclair was a great Canadian, a great Manitoban, a great Anishinaabe.  His career stands as a legacy of public service and a deep commitment to truth, fairness and dignity for all people.  He was the first Indigenous person to be named to the Manitoba provincial court and the Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba. He was the first, but he will be remembered as one of the best.  He was appointed co-commissioner of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry, which laid bare systemic racism within the justice system and is considered a foundational perspective on the system’s relationship with Indigenous people. He led the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Inquest and his report spurred systematic change in the delivery of pediatric cardiac care in our province.  The penultimate moment of his career was his work as chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. He approached a process that could have been divisive and instead transformed it into Calls to Action for the future of our country, helping all Canadians to learn to walk together into a future of respect and understanding where we live up to the phrase residential school survivors taught us – Every Child Matters.  It will be a long time before our nation produces another person the calibre of Murray Sinclair. He showed us there is no reconciliation without truth. We should hold dear in our hearts his words that our nation is on the cusp of a great new era and we must all “dare to live greatly together.”  On behalf of the people of Manitoba, I extend my condolences to his family and to all Canadians for the loss of Mazina Giizhik.  A sacred fire will be open to the public on the north side of the legislative building grounds until Murray Sinclair’s funeral later this week.