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MidniteRain is resting @midniterain.bsky.social · 19d

Bethel Community Services Foundation Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

"Public gift list for YK Delta communities recovering from Typhoon Halong. Items ship directly to Bethel Community Services Foundation for regional distribution. Items are for current and immediate needs"

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MidniteRain is resting @midniterain.bsky.social · 19d

Western Alaska Disaster Relief 2025 Fund donation link: alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...

/erp/donate/create/fund

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MidniteRain is resting @midniterain.bsky.social · 19d

#TyphoonHalong hit the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta coast on Sunday. #Kipnuk #Kwigillingok #Napakiak

#Alaska Public Media | Here's how you can help survivors of the Western Alaska storm:

www.kyuk.org/alaska-state...

See posters for other ways to help.

#AlaskaStorm #BethelCommunityServicesFoundation

A screenshot of a turquoise and teal digital poster for the Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund. A QR code directs people to a website (https://alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=14833) to donate to the fund. People can contact Michelle DeWitt (BCSF) at 907-545-6052, Megan Cacciola (ACF) at 907-249-6617, or Lilah Walker (Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation) at 907-729-5651 or lcwalker@anthc.org.

A screenshot of a turquoise, teal and yellow digital poster for Western Alaska Disaster Relief.

One QR code directs people to an online fundraiser, and a second QR code directs people to an Amazon Wishlist for Bethel Community Services Foundation.

There will be a donation drive at the AFN Convention on Friday, October 17th from 1-5pm and Saturday, October 18th, from 8am-2pm at the Dena'ina Center, room 6 on the 2nd floor. Items needed include cases of water, non-perishable foods, diapers, wipes, toilet paper, personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, phone chargers, blankets, sleeping bags, cots, flashlights, and hand wipes.

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Rick Thoman @alaskawx.bsky.social · 21d

If you're able, please consider a donation to the Alaska Community Fund to help people in western Alaska impacted by ex-typhoon Halong even as winter is bearing down. All the money donated goes to the region. Quyana. #Alaska #AlaskaSky

alaskacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...

Screen shot of the ACF Western Alaska Disaster Relief 2025 Fund:

"In response to recent severe storms, including Typhoon Halong, that devastated Alaska's western coast, local community organizations and regional partners have come together to establish the Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund, housed at the Alaska Community Foundation.
Two major storm systems struck western Alaska in rapid succession, bringing record flooding, extreme winds, and extensive damage from Kwigillingok to Kotzebue. Homes have been damaged and destroyed, critical infrastructure compromised, and subsistence resources disrupted. The Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund will provide support to affected communities for immediate relief, recovery support, and long-term resilience, including disaster preparedness initiatives. Distribution decisions will be guided by advisors including regional leaders and stakeholders, ensuring resources reach affected communities based on locally identified needs.

The Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund brings together a growing list of local, regional, and statewide partners endorsing the fund, including:

Association of Village Council Presidents
Alaska Federation of Natives
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Bethel Community Services Foundation
Calista Corporation
Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation
First Alaskans Institute
Kawerak, Inc.
Native Peoples Action
Maniilaq Association

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation"

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 21d

NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.

The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.

At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.

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butterflygirl24 @butterflygirl24.bsky.social · 21d

Mainstream media not covering this news. #alaska #hurricane

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MidniteRain is resting @midniterain.bsky.social · Sep 24

@shanekoyczan.bsky.social tonight!

Glad I happened to be in town for this. 🤲🏼💜

Photo of a dark stage, lit up with blue and peach-toned spotlights, with stylized white linework artwork of Shane Koyczan's face, with his beard as tentacles breaking a ship in half, with hearts falling out of the broken hull.

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MidniteRain is resting @midniterain.bsky.social · Sep 12

Ah, this was from the bird site, that's why! I imported everything from there and it's been slowly populating here. Hashtags still work as a call in, and other people can still respond to problematic posts so Indigenous people don't have to

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Matthew Pfab 🇺🇦 @matthewpfabwx.bsky.social · Jul 30

🚨🚨 #Tsunami ETA THREAD per NTWC:

BC & WASHINGTON:
Tofino, BC: 11:30 PM
La Push, WA: 11:35 PM
Long Beach, WA: 11:45 PM
Westport, WA: 11:55 PM
Port Angeles, WA: 12:20 AM
Port Townsend, WA: 12:45 AM
Bellingham, WA: 1:10 AM
Tacoma, WA: 2:00 AM
#wawx #bcstorm

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Climate Watcher @pmagn.bsky.social · Jul 30

Tsunami Alert BC Canada #pnw #bcalert
Zones ABCD

x.com/EmergencyInf...

#bcemergency #bcstorm #vancouver #vancouverisland #tofino #portalbernie #haidagawii #earthquake #russia 8.7M

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · Jun 17

A preliminary analysis of race-based data collected from patients shows racism can be a factor affecting wait times and care provided in Manitoba emergency departments, the project’s lead said Tuesday.

Indigenous, Black patients waiting longer to be seen in hospital

A preliminary analysis of race-based data collected from patients shows racism can be a factor affecting wait times and care provided in Manitoba emergency departments, the project’s lead said Tuesday.

www.winnipegfreepress.com

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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · Jun 10

As B.C. prepares to fast-track mining projects, a watchdog warns that foregoing regulations and environmental assessments could harm land, water, public health and relations between First Nations and the provincial government. thenarwhal.ca/mining-dirty...

‘Dirty dozen mines’ spotlight B.C.'s fast-track gamble on gold and silver projects | The Narwhal

Mining regulations and environmental assessments in B.C. are supposed to protect the environment and public health and safety, but that’s not always what happens

thenarwhal.ca

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MidniteRain is resting @midniterain.bsky.social · Jun 11

“'If you do see [Taylor Dueck] out in the public, if you see him anyplace where children or young people are expected to be, call 911...' said Cpl. Napier.

The Kamloops Sexual Assault and Counselling Centre’s 24/7 telephone support line is 1-888-974-7278."

#Kamloops #BCNews

CFJC Today Kamloops @cfjctoday.bsky.social · Jun 9

#Kamloops

Release of high-risk sexual offender into Kamloops another painful reminder for survivors: KSACC

KAMLOOPS - Over the weekend, the Kamloops RCMP put out a public interest notification regarding a dangerous sex offender being released into the commu...

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CFJC Today Kamloops @cfjctoday.bsky.social · Jun 10

#Kamloops

Two-thirds of B.C.’s annual mountain snowpack melted following warmer April, hot final week of May in the Interior

VICTORIA - Snow conditions continue to dip in B.C. with the provincial snowpack sitting lower than it was at this time last year. According to the lat...

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Jeff Doctor @jeff.doctor · Jun 9

It's pretty wild that Carney is rushing all these laws to build "critical infrastructure", mentions nothing about clean drinking water in Indigenous communities, and Canadians just shrug and pretend 2021 didn't exist
liberal.ca/cstrong/build/

Build | Liberal Party of Canada

We used to build things in this country. Over our history, we have shown that we can come together to build big infrastructure that ties us more closely together, from a railway that spanned this coun...

liberal.ca

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Jordan Carlson @jordantcarlson.bsky.social · May 30

1. Three AI data centres in Kamloops
2. The hottest city in Canada
3. With the most water stress of any city >100,000 people in the country
4. In a wildfire zone
5. In a semi-desert, semi-arid mountain climate

I have Questions.

Bell Canada to launch 6 AI data centres in B.C. | CBC News

The first two artificial intelligence data centres are set to be opened in Kamloops and Merritt, B.C., this year.

www.cbc.ca

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Dominic Ali @domali3.bsky.social · Jun 5

🔥 Important oped by @johnvaillant.bsky.socialt.bsky.social •

#MarkCarney needs to act on #climate, #wildfires

www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Mark Carney should understand better than anyone why Canada is burning. Here’s how he can change course.

Many reasons for our intense wildfire season are well-known. Our leaders need to do the math in order to save our economy - and us

www.thestar.com

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MidniteRain is resting @midniterain.bsky.social · Jun 9

#BCWildfire season is ramping up with new fires starting over the weekend, especially in northeastern #BritishColumbia around #Chetwynd, the #PeaceRiver region, & north of #DawsonCreek, #FortStJohn. A new Out of Control wildfire has also started on #VancouverIsland.

blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/f...

A screenshot of an interactive map from the British Columbia Wildfire Dashboard app for June 9th, 2025, showing multiple new wildfires, especially in the northeastern part of the province, with 3 Fires of Note.

A screenshot of an interactive map from the British Columbia Wildfire Dashboard app for June 9th, 2025 showing multiple new wildfires, zoomed in to the northeastern part of the province, with 3 Fires of Note.

A screenshot of the British Columbia Wildfire Dashboard app for June 9th, 2025, showing 17 new fires having started over the last 24 hours, for a total of 82 active wildfires across the province.

The Situation Report states that the hot, dry weather conditions are increasing fire ignition and spread, with winds in northeastern British Columbia causing extreme fire behaviour today.

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MidniteRain is resting @midniterain.bsky.social · Jun 6

Peace River Regional District issue evacuation alert for the Sundance Lake fire near #Chetwynd

#BCWildfire

Energeticcity.ca @energeticcity.bsky.social · Jun 6

Peace River Regional District issues Sundance Lake Evacuation alert #news #fortstjohn #yxj

Peace River Regional District issues Sundance Lake Evacuation alert

In issuing the alert, the PRRD said: “Due to the potential danger to life and health, an alert was necessary. The post Peace River Regional District issues Sundance Lake Evacuation alert appeared first on Energeticcity.ca.

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BC Wildfire Weekly - Wildfires + More @bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social · Jun 6

UPDATE: “A wildfire is burning out of control near Highway 97 east of Chetwynd. The Sundance Lake Wildfire fire is burning 13 kilometres from of the community.” www.cjdctv.com/news/article... - CJDC-TV

#BCHwy97 #BCWildfire #Chetwynd #SundanceLakeWildfire #Wildfires

Wildfire burning out of control east of Chetwynd grows to 40 hectares

The Sundance Lake Wildfire fire is burning 13 kilometres west of Chetwynd.

www.cjdctv.com

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BC Wildfire Weekly - Wildfires + More @bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social · Jun 6

“Four fires within the Fort Nelson fire zone have already increased, according to the BCWS, as the weekend’s “challenging” weather forecast looms.”
energeticcity.ca/2025/06/05/w... via @energeticcity.bsky.social

#BCWildfire #FortNelson #Wildfires

Wildfires grow in Fort Nelson fire zone – Energeticcity.ca

Four fires within the Fort Nelson fire zone have already increased, according to the BCWS, as the weekend's "challenging" weather forecast looms.

energeticcity.ca

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BC Wildfire Weekly - Wildfires + More @bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social · Jun 6

ICYMI: “On Thursday, June 5th at 2:30 p.m., the district issued an alert based on recommendations from the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) for an area near the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire.” energeticcity.ca/2025/06/05/e... - @energeticcity.bsky.social

#BCWildfire #FortStJohn #PocketKnifeCreekWildfire

Evacuation alert issued for Pocket Knife Creek wildfire – Energeticcity.ca

A new evacuation alert has been issued by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) for an area north of Fort St. John due to the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire.

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MidniteRain is resting @midniterain.bsky.social · May 24

Xatśūll First Nation is challenging the Province's decision to bypass an #EnvironmentalAssessment for the #MountPolleyMine expansion.

Kukpi7 Rhonda Phillips is calling on #FirstNations and supporters to stand with Xatśūll in Vancouver, June 24-27.

#Xatsull #Secwepemc #FPIC #reconciliation

A screenshot of a post by Kukpi7 (Chief) Rhonda Phillips on LinkedIn, calling on all First Nations, allies, and supporters to stand with Xatsūll First Nation on June 24 to 27, 2025 in Vancouver, as they challenge the Province of British Columbia's decision to bypass an environmental assessment for the Mount Polley mine expansion.

Mount Polley Mine's tailings impoundment failed catastrophically in 2014 and sent tailings into Quesnel Lake, a salmon spawning ground and culturally important Secwépemc place. Chief Phillips states that choosing to conduct a proper environmental assessment would have cost far less than fighting the First Nation in court.

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MidniteRain is resting @midniterain.bsky.social · May 20

"Canada first! Elbows up! We're not for sale!"

Meanwhile the *postal system* & the company* that was instrumental in the creation of Canada were allowed to devolve into bankruptcy & all of the iconic brands & corporations have been slowly sold off internationally. 🤷🏻‍♀️

*this is not a pro-HBC post

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Kerri J. Malloy @kerrijmalloy.bsky.social · May 13

#Indigenous data #sovereignty demands more than consent; it requires dismantling the settler-colonial structures that steal, distort, and profit from Indigenous knowledge.

www.theverge.com/features/664...

Indigenous scientists are fighting to protect their data — and their culture

They’re worried about the loss of their research.

www.theverge.com

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