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Edward R. Murrow award winning Cree/Iroquois/French Human Rights Journalist. Mother. Warrior. A Force. BESTSELLING AUTHOR Our Voice of Fire #MMIWG #landback

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Here’s the Alberta Separatist movement for ya- Marty Belanger says “we’re being held hostage by a handful of *ucken Indians” Responding to the courts deciding today to grant a month-long stay preventing Alberta’s chief electoral officer from certifying the results of a petition to force a referendum on a proposal for Alberta to separate from Canada. Won in court today by First Nations chiefs challenging Alberta’s separation proposal. Sums it up, from the separatist point of view. Lays it all out on the table. Wow

Here’s the Alberta Separatist movement for ya- Marty Belanger says “we’re being held hostage by a handful of *ucken Indians” Responding to the courts deciding today to grant a month-long stay preventing Alberta’s chief electoral officer from certifying the results of a petition to force a referendum on a proposal for Alberta to separate from Canada. Won in court today by First Nations chiefs challenging Alberta’s separation proposal. Sums it up, from the separatist point of view. Lays it all out on the table. Wow

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Alberta Treaty Chiefs speak out on Bill 54, brought forth by Premiere Danielle Smith and her conservative government which would open the pathway for Alberta to separate from Canada. The Chiefs say nope.

Alberta Treaty Chiefs speak out on Bill 54, brought forth by Premiere Danielle Smith and her conservative government which would open the pathway for Alberta to separate from Canada. The Chiefs say nope.

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Taken last night at Bissell Center in Edmonton- they were over capacity and people standing outside. It was nearly -40! Told Kohkum’s out there, crying. They started a fire to keep warm. Danielle Smith Jason Nixon there is not enough emergency shelter spaces unlike you’re claiming. Those whose encampments were torn down Weds were in this line up. Video by Judith Gale of Bear Claw Patrol

Taken last night at Bissell Center in Edmonton- they were over capacity and people standing outside. It was nearly -40! Told Kohkum’s out there, crying. They started a fire to keep warm. Danielle Smith Jason Nixon there is not enough emergency shelter spaces unlike you’re claiming. Those whose encampments were torn down Weds were in this line up. Video by Judith Gale of Bear Claw Patrol

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There were uncontrollable sobs in my chest as I stood at Peez’uh near Pee-hee-mm-huh (Thacker Pass) where it’s being dug up for North America’s largest lithium mine. Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral territories this is that I interviewed, do not want their lands sacrificed to meet the world’s need for the “green” transition. The pain here is deep. Paiute-Shoshone were massacred here and their ancestors I spoke with told me some of them ran up this hill to try to escape. Ricochet Media @indiginews The Real News

There were uncontrollable sobs in my chest as I stood at Peez’uh near Pee-hee-mm-huh (Thacker Pass) where it’s being dug up for North America’s largest lithium mine. Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral territories this is that I interviewed, do not want their lands sacrificed to meet the world’s need for the “green” transition. The pain here is deep. Paiute-Shoshone were massacred here and their ancestors I spoke with told me some of them ran up this hill to try to escape. Ricochet Media @indiginews The Real News

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Before visiting Grassy Narrows for this reporting trip, I knew it was bad. But did I ever find out just how bad it really is. An ENTIRE community poisoned; 50 years on after a pulp plant purposefully dumped mercury in the river. It’s devastating. The people of Grassy are doing what they can to survive. Please read my piece published today with photos by Geordie

Before visiting Grassy Narrows for this reporting trip, I knew it was bad. But did I ever find out just how bad it really is. An ENTIRE community poisoned; 50 years on after a pulp plant purposefully dumped mercury in the river. It’s devastating. The people of Grassy are doing what they can to survive. Please read my piece published today with photos by Geordie

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Mikisew Cree First Nation Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro addresses a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa this morning announcing findings from an independently commissioned health study showing cancer rates in Fort Chipewyan are at least 25 percent higher than the rest of Alberta. Fort Chipewyan is located downstream from the largest industrial project on earth- the Alberta oil sands. “For too long the almighty dollar has ruled Alberta,” he said. “For too long my people have been collateral damage.” Head here for full story at Indigenous Insider:

Mikisew Cree First Nation Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro addresses a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa this morning announcing findings from an independently commissioned health study showing cancer rates in Fort Chipewyan are at least 25 percent higher than the rest of Alberta. Fort Chipewyan is located downstream from the largest industrial project on earth- the Alberta oil sands. “For too long the almighty dollar has ruled Alberta,” he said. “For too long my people have been collateral damage.” Head here for full story at Indigenous Insider:

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This is Prissa. She showed me the tarp she is living under in Edmonton last night in -33 weather. She said she and her boyfriend keep warm with candles while huddling underneath. She said she avoids the shelters and explains why in this video. Her tent and belongings were thrown out by city officials in December.

This is Prissa. She showed me the tarp she is living under in Edmonton last night in -33 weather. She said she and her boyfriend keep warm with candles while huddling underneath. She said she avoids the shelters and explains why in this video. Her tent and belongings were thrown out by city officials in December.

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Incredible news out of Lakota territory! The mining company took off- they withdrew their stakes. The Lakota stood their ground in prayer, law and the support of thousands. This must be a blueprint for other territories that are on the precipice of desecration.

Incredible news out of Lakota territory! The mining company took off- they withdrew their stakes. The Lakota stood their ground in prayer, law and the support of thousands. This must be a blueprint for other territories that are on the precipice of desecration.

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I’ve never seen Chief Adam cry. This is tough to take in. He’s fought 4 so long 4 the rights of his people; against industry, land/water being poisoned by oilsands. Now, the whole community of Fort Chip evacuated by boat & plane because a raging fire is at their back door. He stayed to help save it #ClimateEmergency

I’ve never seen Chief Adam cry. This is tough to take in. He’s fought 4 so long 4 the rights of his people; against industry, land/water being poisoned by oilsands. Now, the whole community of Fort Chip evacuated by boat & plane because a raging fire is at their back door. He stayed to help save it #ClimateEmergency

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Police readying to raid an Indigenous homeless camp in Edmonton Ricochet Media

Police readying to raid an Indigenous homeless camp in Edmonton Ricochet Media

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TRIGGER WARNING-VIOLENCE/LANGUAGE A 16-year-old Cree teenager was falsely accused of theft at Guilford Mall in Surrey, BC on November 12. According to her father (whom I’ve spoken to) she was targeted by mall security. The teen was with two friends who were non-Indigenous and not targeted. Her father said she was released by security afterwards, no charges. He says the family plans to pursue legal action, “Despite showing she had nothing stolen, these guards singled her out and used excessive force on her—causing emotional trauma and distress. We’re taking legal action for assault, false imprisonment, and racial discrimination. This incident isn’t isolated; it reflects a disturbing pattern of racial profiling against Indigenous youth across Canada.”

TRIGGER WARNING-VIOLENCE/LANGUAGE A 16-year-old Cree teenager was falsely accused of theft at Guilford Mall in Surrey, BC on November 12. According to her father (whom I’ve spoken to) she was targeted by mall security. The teen was with two friends who were non-Indigenous and not targeted. Her father said she was released by security afterwards, no charges. He says the family plans to pursue legal action, “Despite showing she had nothing stolen, these guards singled her out and used excessive force on her—causing emotional trauma and distress. We’re taking legal action for assault, false imprisonment, and racial discrimination. This incident isn’t isolated; it reflects a disturbing pattern of racial profiling against Indigenous youth across Canada.”

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Have you heard about the largest toxic spill in Alberta’s history? And it’s happening now? An Indigenous community was kept in the dark for almost a year and is now bearing the brunt of this disaster. As usual Indigenous Nations are used as sacrifice zones while mainstream looks away. *CORRECTION: Fort Chip is downstream from oil sands, not upstream.

Have you heard about the largest toxic spill in Alberta’s history? And it’s happening now? An Indigenous community was kept in the dark for almost a year and is now bearing the brunt of this disaster. As usual Indigenous Nations are used as sacrifice zones while mainstream looks away. *CORRECTION: Fort Chip is downstream from oil sands, not upstream.

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TRIGGER WARNING: Did you know that Canada’s most well-known and horrific serial killers is up for day parole today? Robert Pickton, AKA the infamous pig farmer that murdered dozens of vulnerable women near Vancouver, over half of which were Indigenous, chopped their bodies up and is said to have fed their human flesh to customers. Baffling he could even be considered for parole.

TRIGGER WARNING: Did you know that Canada’s most well-known and horrific serial killers is up for day parole today? Robert Pickton, AKA the infamous pig farmer that murdered dozens of vulnerable women near Vancouver, over half of which were Indigenous, chopped their bodies up and is said to have fed their human flesh to customers. Baffling he could even be considered for parole.

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This was remarkable to witness tonight. Bear Claw Patrol, an Indigenous led outreach to the unhoused in Edmonton, put up a 61-year-old woman named Joanne in a hotel. They found her in pain and cold waiting to get in the Bissell Center (it was -33 out), but it wasn’t open for a couple hours. Joanne is originally from Quebec and has been homeless for three years. She was so grateful to have a warm room, bed and excited to take a hot bath.

This was remarkable to witness tonight. Bear Claw Patrol, an Indigenous led outreach to the unhoused in Edmonton, put up a 61-year-old woman named Joanne in a hotel. They found her in pain and cold waiting to get in the Bissell Center (it was -33 out), but it wasn’t open for a couple hours. Joanne is originally from Quebec and has been homeless for three years. She was so grateful to have a warm room, bed and excited to take a hot bath.

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RCMP created media exclusion zones during their raid and arrests of the Savage Patch camp protecting old growth forest this morn, which they’re not supposed to be doing. Pardon my language during these exchanges. I did inform them of my rights as a journalist when they threatened to arrest me Ricochet Media IndigiNews Canadian Association of Journalists

RCMP created media exclusion zones during their raid and arrests of the Savage Patch camp protecting old growth forest this morn, which they’re not supposed to be doing. Pardon my language during these exchanges. I did inform them of my rights as a journalist when they threatened to arrest me Ricochet Media IndigiNews Canadian Association of Journalists

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Danielle Smith whitewashed version of how so-called Canada was founded left out truths which “might help shape the future of where we are going” & as she’s the leader of my home province, it’s time for her to face the facts instead of perpetuating an inaccurate, harmful fantasy

Danielle Smith whitewashed version of how so-called Canada was founded left out truths which “might help shape the future of where we are going” & as she’s the leader of my home province, it’s time for her to face the facts instead of perpetuating an inaccurate, harmful fantasy

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WOW- Fire words from Mikisew Cree Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro “You will not do what you want without the approval of the Treaty people. You talk about a reset with Canada? First you must reset with the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island” From earlier today at a press conference held by Treaty Chiefs in opposition to measures of the provincial government implementing Bill 54, which could open the doors for Alberta to separate from Canada.

WOW- Fire words from Mikisew Cree Chief Billy-Joe Tuccaro “You will not do what you want without the approval of the Treaty people. You talk about a reset with Canada? First you must reset with the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island” From earlier today at a press conference held by Treaty Chiefs in opposition to measures of the provincial government implementing Bill 54, which could open the doors for Alberta to separate from Canada.

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Ok everyone, today is the day!! Our trailer for our doc Killer Water unleashed to the world! Share like a firestorm! 🔥🔥🔥Featuring the incredible cinematography/editing of Geordie & reported/written/produced by yours truly. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Documentary “Killer Water” Exposes Toxic Legacy of Alberta Oil Sands and Its Impact on Fort Chipewyan Indigenous Community Edmonton, November 17, 2023 – Unleashing hard-hitting truths, the documentary “Killer Water” will shine a spotlight on the toxic truth of Alberta oil sands pollution. The film highlights the devastating effects of tailing pond leaks on Indigenous inhabitants of the Fort Chipewyan community in Northern Alberta. “Killer Water” is scheduled to premiere on YouTube via a partnership with The Real News IndigiNews Ricochet Media on November 24th, 2023, at 10 a.m. MST.

Ok everyone, today is the day!! Our trailer for our doc Killer Water unleashed to the world! Share like a firestorm! 🔥🔥🔥Featuring the incredible cinematography/editing of Geordie & reported/written/produced by yours truly. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Documentary “Killer Water” Exposes Toxic Legacy of Alberta Oil Sands and Its Impact on Fort Chipewyan Indigenous Community Edmonton, November 17, 2023 – Unleashing hard-hitting truths, the documentary “Killer Water” will shine a spotlight on the toxic truth of Alberta oil sands pollution. The film highlights the devastating effects of tailing pond leaks on Indigenous inhabitants of the Fort Chipewyan community in Northern Alberta. “Killer Water” is scheduled to premiere on YouTube via a partnership with The Real News IndigiNews Ricochet Media on November 24th, 2023, at 10 a.m. MST.

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As an Indigenous journalist with family residential school trauma, I'm exposing Poilievre's Pierre Poilievre defence of Aaron Gunn Aaron Gunn - who dismisses genocide & bullied land defenders I witnessed firsthand. When Indigenous leaders spoke up, Poilievre called it "misinformation." This shows exactly what kind of PM he'd be. Truth matters. #ReconciliationMatters

As an Indigenous journalist with family residential school trauma, I'm exposing Poilievre's Pierre Poilievre defence of Aaron Gunn Aaron Gunn - who dismisses genocide & bullied land defenders I witnessed firsthand. When Indigenous leaders spoke up, Poilievre called it "misinformation." This shows exactly what kind of PM he'd be. Truth matters. #ReconciliationMatters

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This is how people are killed when police arrest them. Teyen Bohnsack, who is Native, was supporting the unhoused community encampment yesterday where police were enforcing a City of Edmonton injunction to dismantle homeless communities. VIOLENTLY arrested by Edmonton Police This force is out of line. This footage is just before he was tased several times. He was later released from jail with a badly injured knee. Tax payers, this is where your money is going to- violence & displacement against vulnerable communities. (I did not record this footage, I had left just before this happened)

This is how people are killed when police arrest them. Teyen Bohnsack, who is Native, was supporting the unhoused community encampment yesterday where police were enforcing a City of Edmonton injunction to dismantle homeless communities. VIOLENTLY arrested by Edmonton Police This force is out of line. This footage is just before he was tased several times. He was later released from jail with a badly injured knee. Tax payers, this is where your money is going to- violence & displacement against vulnerable communities. (I did not record this footage, I had left just before this happened)

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I have a WONDERFUL UPDATE!!! My charge of criminal obstruction was withdrawn this morning!!! A huge win for press freedom; amplifying the forgotten and silenced and holding powers to account!!!! Teniki to God, my lawyer Rick Mirasty Richard Mirasty , my editors Ricochet Media & all orgs & people who stood beside me!!! STOODIS

I have a WONDERFUL UPDATE!!! My charge of criminal obstruction was withdrawn this morning!!! A huge win for press freedom; amplifying the forgotten and silenced and holding powers to account!!!! Teniki to God, my lawyer Rick Mirasty Richard Mirasty , my editors Ricochet Media & all orgs & people who stood beside me!!! STOODIS

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I attended Conservative Federal candidate Aaron Gunn Final Rally event tonight in Campbell River with Alert Bay residential school survivor Verna Flanders. Gunn, who is running in North Island-Powell River, has previously stated on social media that while Canada developed the residential school system, he doesn't believe the resulting harm qualifies Canada as a "genocidal" state. He also claimed that residential schools were "requested by Indigenous bands" - a statement that contradicts historical evidence and the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Here he meets Verna who told me after she isn’t satisfied with his answer and felt like she was “talking to a wall.” This is what he said tonight when I questioned him and his interaction with Verna. Ricochet Media

I attended Conservative Federal candidate Aaron Gunn Final Rally event tonight in Campbell River with Alert Bay residential school survivor Verna Flanders. Gunn, who is running in North Island-Powell River, has previously stated on social media that while Canada developed the residential school system, he doesn't believe the resulting harm qualifies Canada as a "genocidal" state. He also claimed that residential schools were "requested by Indigenous bands" - a statement that contradicts historical evidence and the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Here he meets Verna who told me after she isn’t satisfied with his answer and felt like she was “talking to a wall.” This is what he said tonight when I questioned him and his interaction with Verna. Ricochet Media

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Went out for a seven hour boat ride to the Athabasca River from Fort Chipewyan with Dene trapper/hunter/fisherman Jason Short. He’s been navigating this river system for nearly 20 years. He says what he sees on the water is not normal. The Alberta oilsands are just upstream from Fort Chip. Tailings have been dumped into this river recently & community members have been concerned about being poisoned through the water for years. This is what we saw today Ricochet Media IndigiNews The Real News

Went out for a seven hour boat ride to the Athabasca River from Fort Chipewyan with Dene trapper/hunter/fisherman Jason Short. He’s been navigating this river system for nearly 20 years. He says what he sees on the water is not normal. The Alberta oilsands are just upstream from Fort Chip. Tailings have been dumped into this river recently & community members have been concerned about being poisoned through the water for years. This is what we saw today Ricochet Media IndigiNews The Real News

173,249 views • 2 years ago

President Trump touches down in Treaty 7 territory for the G7 summit: “Minor Chief of Tsuut’ ina Nation, Steven Crowchild shares his knowledge on Treaty and whatever else he shared with President Trump upon his arrival on Treaty No.7 ~ Calgary, Alberta for the G7 Summit.” via Muskwa Media

President Trump touches down in Treaty 7 territory for the G7 summit: “Minor Chief of Tsuut’ ina Nation, Steven Crowchild shares his knowledge on Treaty and whatever else he shared with President Trump upon his arrival on Treaty No.7 ~ Calgary, Alberta for the G7 Summit.” via Muskwa Media

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I really want you to take this in. Elder & Secwépemc Hereditary Chief Saw-ses, also a Kamloops Indian Residential School survivor was released from prison this morning after serving 19 days of a 28 day sentence for protecting his territories & asserting his sovereign Indigenous rights against Canadian owned Trans Mountain pipeline burrowing through his unceded lands. This is reconciliation in Canada Justin Trudeau This was heartbreaking to see this elder crying. He is back with his family now, including daughter, a Matriarch who was jailed alongside him. Hey Canada, this is where your tax dollars are going. IndigiNews Ricochet Media The Real News

I really want you to take this in. Elder & Secwépemc Hereditary Chief Saw-ses, also a Kamloops Indian Residential School survivor was released from prison this morning after serving 19 days of a 28 day sentence for protecting his territories & asserting his sovereign Indigenous rights against Canadian owned Trans Mountain pipeline burrowing through his unceded lands. This is reconciliation in Canada Justin Trudeau This was heartbreaking to see this elder crying. He is back with his family now, including daughter, a Matriarch who was jailed alongside him. Hey Canada, this is where your tax dollars are going. IndigiNews Ricochet Media The Real News

155,832 views • 2 years ago