Cindy Blackstock
@cblackst.bsky.social
Gitxsan. Loves learning and working collectively to achieve culturally based equity for First Nations children, youth and families.
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Chief Jeff Copenace of Onigaming First Nation speaks on taking legal action against the province of Ontario and numerous resource companies if they decide to move forward on projects without the First Nation’s consent.
First Nation chief on highway blockade and taking legal action against Ontario | APTN News
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November 29, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Chief Jeff Copenace of Onigaming First Nation speaks on taking legal action against the province of Ontario and numerous resource companies if they decide to move forward on projects without the First Nation’s consent.
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Who gets status? Lawyer and professor Pam Palmater joins InFocus to unpack the fact and fiction around the second-generation cut-off and share what’s at stake.
Listen: pod.fo/e/35bf65
Listen: pod.fo/e/35bf65
InFocus: Who gets status? Inside the fight over the second-generation cut off
On this edition of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens looks at the debate over the second-generation cut-off in the Indian Act. The Senate's Indigenous Affairs committee is reviewing Bill S-2, ...
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November 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Who gets status? Lawyer and professor Pam Palmater joins InFocus to unpack the fact and fiction around the second-generation cut-off and share what’s at stake.
Listen: pod.fo/e/35bf65
Listen: pod.fo/e/35bf65
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APTN News will have live coverage of the Assembly of First Nations’ Special Chiefs Assembly starting on Dec. 2.
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
APTN News will have live coverage of the Assembly of First Nations’ Special Chiefs Assembly starting on Dec. 2.
Strong young women who want to protect others from sexual assault- the shame and accountability belongs to the perpetrator. These young women deserve all our support! www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
Family gets court to lift publication ban so sisters could tell story
Sisters Haileigh and Arianna Cardinal got the court to lift a publication ban so they could tell their story about being sexually assaulted.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Strong young women who want to protect others from sexual assault- the shame and accountability belongs to the perpetrator. These young women deserve all our support! www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
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‘The statistics are pretty frustrating in whatever way you look at it.’
Columnist Niigaan Sinclair talks about the 10th anniversary of the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action and how progress on reconciliation seems to have stalled.
Full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/WSnwmTvBCII
Columnist Niigaan Sinclair talks about the 10th anniversary of the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action and how progress on reconciliation seems to have stalled.
Full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/WSnwmTvBCII
November 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
‘The statistics are pretty frustrating in whatever way you look at it.’
Columnist Niigaan Sinclair talks about the 10th anniversary of the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action and how progress on reconciliation seems to have stalled.
Full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/WSnwmTvBCII
Columnist Niigaan Sinclair talks about the 10th anniversary of the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action and how progress on reconciliation seems to have stalled.
Full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/WSnwmTvBCII
Canada must fund First Nations child welfare laws properly otherwise the promise of self determination is undermined by the reality of off-loading.
Tikinagan stands with KI: KIDO Threatened by Federal Funding Instability - Tikinagan
Tikinagan stands with KIDO and supports Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug's right to self-determination and long-term funding agreements to build sustainability and time for healing.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Canada must fund First Nations child welfare laws properly otherwise the promise of self determination is undermined by the reality of off-loading.
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According to a Leger poll from Sept. 30, more than half of Canadian’s intended to take some form of action around the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The day itself was one of the TRC’s calls for action.
Read more on this weeks Face to Face:
The day itself was one of the TRC’s calls for action.
Read more on this weeks Face to Face:
Niigaan Sinclair says pace of TRC implementation 'frustrating'
Professor and author Niigaan Sinclair says the pace of implementation of the TRC's calls to action is 'pretty frustrating.'
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November 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
According to a Leger poll from Sept. 30, more than half of Canadian’s intended to take some form of action around the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The day itself was one of the TRC’s calls for action.
Read more on this weeks Face to Face:
The day itself was one of the TRC’s calls for action.
Read more on this weeks Face to Face:
My latest article on why cleaning up ISC and Justice are so essential to clear the way for the multiple solutions to solve longstanding problems and rset reconciliation policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/indi...
Ending harm starts with reforming ISC and Justice
Indigenous Services Canada and the Department of Justice must be overhauled to end their discriminatory practices and harm to First Nations children.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
My latest article on why cleaning up ISC and Justice are so essential to clear the way for the multiple solutions to solve longstanding problems and rset reconciliation policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/indi...
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Dr @cblackst.bsky.social @caringsociety.bsky.social "The colonial stench of Indigenous Service Canada must be deep-cleaned, and the Department of Justice can’t keep defending the indefensible." @IRPP "ISC responds with inadequate or piecemeal actions." policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/indi...
Ending harm starts with reforming ISC and Justice
Indigenous Services Canada and the Department of Justice must be overhauled to end their discriminatory practices and harm to First Nations children.
policyoptions.irpp.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Dr @cblackst.bsky.social @caringsociety.bsky.social "The colonial stench of Indigenous Service Canada must be deep-cleaned, and the Department of Justice can’t keep defending the indefensible." @IRPP "ISC responds with inadequate or piecemeal actions." policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/indi...
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The notwithstanding clause allows a province to make laws overriding parts of the charter of rights for five years.
The Assembly of First Nations expressed concerns over Alberta’s use of the clause to limit the rights of two-spirit and trans youth.
The Assembly of First Nations expressed concerns over Alberta’s use of the clause to limit the rights of two-spirit and trans youth.
Notwithstanding clause in Alberta raises concerns from Assembly of First Nations | APTN News
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November 25, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The notwithstanding clause allows a province to make laws overriding parts of the charter of rights for five years.
The Assembly of First Nations expressed concerns over Alberta’s use of the clause to limit the rights of two-spirit and trans youth.
The Assembly of First Nations expressed concerns over Alberta’s use of the clause to limit the rights of two-spirit and trans youth.
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The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal wants the Canadian government to present their long-term reform plan for the child welfare system on December 22.
Deadline approaching for Canadian government to present long term reform plan | APTN News
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November 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal wants the Canadian government to present their long-term reform plan for the child welfare system on December 22.
Very dissappointing to see lawyers use Indigenous law in such a self serving way. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Legal team in Robinson-Huron Treaty annuities case appeals $510M legal-fee decision | CBC News
A lawyer representing the legal team in the $10-billion Robinson Huron Treaty settlement says an appeal has been submitted after a Superior Court judge drastically reduced their legal fees by nearly h...
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November 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Very dissappointing to see lawyers use Indigenous law in such a self serving way. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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My latest for @irpp.org Policy Options: "Reconciliation can't wait another generation: end Canada's second-generation cut-off for Indian registration". #firstnations #reconciliation #charter #indianact #equality #treatyrights #childrensrights #mikmaq policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/reco...
End Canada’s second-generation cut-off for Indian registration
Four decades later, Ottawa still maintains the second-generation cut-off. Ending this discrimination is the real test of reconciliation.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
My latest for @irpp.org Policy Options: "Reconciliation can't wait another generation: end Canada's second-generation cut-off for Indian registration". #firstnations #reconciliation #charter #indianact #equality #treatyrights #childrensrights #mikmaq policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/reco...
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Canada’s prison watchdog is stepping away early. On the latest APTN News InFocus, Ivan Zinger explains why and what needs to change behind bars.
Listen: pod.fo/e/3571c3
Listen: pod.fo/e/3571c3
InFocus: Ivan Zinger: Why Canada's prison watchdog is leaving early
On this edition of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens speaks with Canada's outgoing Correctional Investigator, Ivan Zinger, about why he's leaving the job early after eight years. In his final ...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Canada’s prison watchdog is stepping away early. On the latest APTN News InFocus, Ivan Zinger explains why and what needs to change behind bars.
Listen: pod.fo/e/3571c3
Listen: pod.fo/e/3571c3
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A Senate committee's vote to end what's known as the second-generation cut off & implement a one-parent rule is being welcomed by long-time advocates and First Nations organizations across Canada.
That’s the focus of this week’s Truth and Politics panel.
That’s the focus of this week’s Truth and Politics panel.
Ending second generation cut off – what would it mean for First Nations people? | Truth & Politics
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November 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
A Senate committee's vote to end what's known as the second-generation cut off & implement a one-parent rule is being welcomed by long-time advocates and First Nations organizations across Canada.
That’s the focus of this week’s Truth and Politics panel.
That’s the focus of this week’s Truth and Politics panel.
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The two Káshó Got’ı̨nę leaders are part of a pilot project that sees dogs search luggage and cargo for drugs, alcohol and dangerous goods on airplanes departing Yellowknife for Fort Good Hope and Délįnę.
First Nations in N.W.T. hire K9 company to sniff out drugs, alcohol
Two First Nations in the N.W.T. have turned to a K9 company to detect drugs and alcohol before it gets to their communities.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The two Káshó Got’ı̨nę leaders are part of a pilot project that sees dogs search luggage and cargo for drugs, alcohol and dangerous goods on airplanes departing Yellowknife for Fort Good Hope and Délįnę.
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Nunavut NDP MP Lori Idlout talks to Nation to Nation about the Inuit Child First Initiative and where it is falling short.
Full discussion tonight.
Full discussion tonight.
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Nunavut NDP MP Lori Idlout talks to Nation to Nation about the Inuit Child First Initiative and where it is falling short.
Full discussion tonight.
Full discussion tonight.
Stand in solidarity for kindness, respect and basic human rights and toss politicians like Premier Smith who wield discriminatory and harmful rhetoric to distract from their poor governance to the electoral curb.
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Stand in solidarity for kindness, respect and basic human rights and toss politicians like Premier Smith who wield discriminatory and harmful rhetoric to distract from their poor governance to the electoral curb.
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Senators vote to end the second-generation cutoff for ‘status Indians’ www.aptnnews.ca?p=279994
‘We cannot govern who First Nations fall in love with’ says Senator
A Senate committee voted ten to one to amend to the government’s Bill S-2, and implement a one-parent rule for 'status Indians'
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November 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Senators vote to end the second-generation cutoff for ‘status Indians’ www.aptnnews.ca?p=279994
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Reconciliation isn’t about token gestures, museum visits, or diversity training, writes @pampalmater.com. True reconciliation means respecting Indigenous peoples’ right to say 'No'—to development on their lands, to discriminatory laws, and to ongoing abuse.
True test of reconciliation: Respect the Indigenous right to say No
The right to say no is the core of any future relationship with the Canadian state and its citizens. It’s a basic right — one which is grounded in our sovereignty as individuals and Nations to decide ...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Reconciliation isn’t about token gestures, museum visits, or diversity training, writes @pampalmater.com. True reconciliation means respecting Indigenous peoples’ right to say 'No'—to development on their lands, to discriminatory laws, and to ongoing abuse.
Congratulations to Drs. Fallon and Collin-Vézina on their Royal Society of Canada recognition for their extraordinary research contributions to children and families.
November 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Congratulations to Drs. Fallon and Collin-Vézina on their Royal Society of Canada recognition for their extraordinary research contributions to children and families.
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Canada’s correctional investigator is leaving two years before his second term ends and says one of the reasons is the government’s failure to address the gross over-representation of Indigenous people in the federal prison system.
Zinger leaving post early due to lack of progress on Indigenous issues
Ivan Zinger, Canada's prison watchdog says he's leaving his job early due to the lack of progress on Indigenous issues in penitentiaries.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Canada’s correctional investigator is leaving two years before his second term ends and says one of the reasons is the government’s failure to address the gross over-representation of Indigenous people in the federal prison system.
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Since last week in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, there have been three unrelated and separate cases of missing youth being reported.
The police have now turned to the public for help.
The police have now turned to the public for help.
Three First Nations youth in Saskatchewan are missing in three unrelated cases | APTN News
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November 13, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Since last week in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, there have been three unrelated and separate cases of missing youth being reported.
The police have now turned to the public for help.
The police have now turned to the public for help.