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A statement from Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief
@LindaDebassige
and Deputy Grand Council Chief
@Plain_Chris
on National Day of Action for MMIWG2S+:
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8-year old Emalee showing the painting she made at a recent Youth Workshop
#OrangeShirtDay
#EveryChildMatters
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Let's remember those binooji tomorrow with Teddy Bears.😞
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Today is going to be rough for a lot of people. Please be mindful of this. 🧡
Indian Residential School Survivors and Family Hotline:
1-866-925-4419
Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line:
1-855-242-3310
Native Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-877-209-1266
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We have a free resource that helps one understand about the Indian Residential School System here:
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We would like to wish a very happy 15th birthday to our Chief Water Commissioner
#AutumnPeltier
who is celebrating her special day by taking part in the Indigenous March - Global Climate Strike in New York City
#WaterIsLife
#GlobalClimateStrikes
#FridayFeeling
#FridaysForFuture
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Chi-miigwetch to all of our Twitter followers! Do you have friends that might want to follow us? We're 100 away from 15,000! I hope you continue enjoy our daily content!
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Biinooji in jolly jumpers at a pow wow is EXACTLY what I needed to see on a Monday morning! You?
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Indian Residential School Survivors and Family Hotline:
1-866-925-4419
Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line:
1-855-242-3310
Native Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-877-209-1266
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We seem to have a few new friends here! For those who haven't yet seen it, here is a copy of our booklet: An Overview of the Indian Residential School System.
#EveryChildMatters
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A statement from Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe on the current events in Ottawa:
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I'm not sure what your timeline looks like, but ours needs some medicine.
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We encourage everyone on Turtle Island to listen to the voices of Survivors, and to share the Seven Grandfather Teachings:
Zaagidwin (Love)
Debwewin (Truth)
Mnaadendmowin (Respect)
Nbwaakaawin (Wisdom)
Dbaadendiziwin (Humility)
Gwek waadziwin (Honesty)
Aakedhewin (Bravery)
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You gotta see this! Albert Apsassin
#BeingAwesome
This little dancer made a big impact last week on
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay
in Camrose, Alberta.
Two-year-old Albert Apsassin who loves to sing and dance, finally got his first opportunity to dance in front of a big crowd.
Video: Martina Josephine
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An Anishinaabe premier for Manitoba!
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This month we celebrate and honour Indigenous History Month & the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community together for
#WorldPrideMonth
. You are strong, resilient and you belong here.
Share these uplifting messages with your community!
#UnitedWeShine
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Here are some ways you can support truth and reconciliation on July 1:
Learn about the true history of Canada:
Listen & learn about Indian Residential Schools:
Wear orange & learn about Orange Shirt Day:
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Great graphic!
@gagiibaaikwe
does some fantastic, generous educating and made this fantastic graphic to help.
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Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare asks for you to please sign! Miigwetch! Stop Mike Harris Receiving Order of Ontario! - Sign the Petition! via
@CdnChange
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TODAY and EVERY DAY we will remember you, honour you, advocate for you, and demand accountability for all missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, trans and 2spirit people in Canada
#NoMoreStolenSisters
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You can name the name of your city or province, but who can tell me what treaty territory they are in? I will go first: I live in the Robinson Huron Treaty territory.
#treaties
#land
#Indigenous
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Ryan Reynolds
@VancityReynolds
and Blake Lively
@blakelively
donate $500,000 in support of Training, Education and Skills Development for Indigenous youth and young adults
Read the full story via Anishinabek News:
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100th anniversary of letter to Indian Agents regarding dancing
Read the full story via Anishinabek News:
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Indian Residential School Survivors and Family Hotline:
1-866-925-4419
Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line:
1-855-242-3310
Native Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-877-209-1266
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A statement from Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe on
#IndigenousVeteransDay
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November 8 marks Indigenous Veterans Day. To honour Indigenous soldiers who served during the Second World War, a group of Indigenous individuals created the Indigenous Legacy Project.
For more information, visit:
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We may have lost our blue checkmark, but we will always have this moment from a few years back.
@VancityReynolds
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The 15-year-old activist from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory
#AutumnPeltier
urged the global community to respect the sacredness & importance of clean water at
@GlobalLF
in Manhattan earlier this morning
#WaterIsLife
#GLFNYC2019
#WaterWarrior
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On
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay
it's important to celebrate the diversity of Indigenous cultures, recognize our resilience, and learn about our history. We encourage everyone to show support, amplify Indigenous voices, and honour Indigenous cultures, traditions, & contributions!
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We as Anishinabe people recognize that we are also a part of a Universal Family. We place great reverence upon our relationship with Grandmother Moon and Grandfather Sun. The Anishinaabemowin word for Solar Eclipse is “Aazowekidaadok Giizook” (sun and moon meet)🌙☀️
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Today, and every day, we are grateful for the service of those who fought in wars around Mother Earth. We honour their sacrifices and service - Chi-miigwech!
#RemembranceDay
#LestWeForget
In Flanders Fields - Poem by John McCrae.
Translation courtesy of Sandra Peltier.
©WBE/WUIR
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TW: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. 24h National Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419.
We honour the Survivors and the children who never returned home from the Indian Residential Schools, as well as their families and communities.
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On
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay
it is important to celebrate the diversity of Indigenous cultures, recognize our resilience, & learn about our history. We encourage everyone to show support, amplify Indigenous voices, & honour Indigenous cultures, traditions, & contributions!
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Activist Autumn Peltier of Wiikwemkoong selected as a finalist for International Children’s Peace Prize
Read more via My Espanola Now:
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Regarding Wet’suwet’en protests: Anishinabek Nation leadership is urging citizens not to engage or dialogue with those making racist comments or who are exhibiting harassing behaviour. Walk away from it.
#Wetsuweten
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In light of the recent news and discoveries, please remember to check in on your Indigenous brothers and sisters. Taking care of your mental health is more important than ever.
Indian Residential School help line: 1-866-925-4419
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Indian Residential School Survivors and Family Hotline:
1-866-925-4419
Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line:
1-855-242-3310
Native Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-877-209-1266
We are going “Truth” part of Truth &Reconciliation. Do not look away. Do not ignore this. We’ll never get to the “Reconcilliation” part until we uncover& acknlge the whole truth. Pls stand with us &look this ugly truth in the face so we can bring our kids home &begin to heal🧡
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The Raffi
@Raffi_RC
followed us today!! 🧡 Did you ever see a moose with his front tooth loose? Down by the Bay! I have that song in my head now... any other verses that you remember or made up? /mb
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Sending prayers of protection and love to those that need it this morning.
#FridayThoughts
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Today, we honour one of Canada's most decorated Indigenous soldiers, Francis Pegahmagabow, of Wasauksing First Nation.
Miigwech for your service.
#IndigenousVeteransDay
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Today, we honour one of Canada's most decorated Indigenous soldiers, Francis Pegahmagabow, of Wasauksing First Nation.
Miigwech for your service.
#IndigenousVeteransDay
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Start your day in a good way like Baby Worland of Dokis First Nation is — starting his day through song & smudge.
Video courtesy of his mom: Paige Wajashk.
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Check out these printable colouring pages!
Take a pic, post on social media and tag Anishinabek Nation and you could win a prize! Join us as we
#StrengthenOurNations
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As we head into the weekend, we hope your Friday is bright and sunny and we hope you have a wonderful day.
#FridayFeeling
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Today, on Anishinabe Zhimaaginishi Giizhigad (Indigenous Veterans Day), we remember and honour all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans for their bravery, sacrifice, and contribution. Miigwech to those who continue to serve today.
#WeRemember
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A moment in Beausoleil First Nation history: Remembering June 1
Read more via Anishinabek News:
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4-year old Sonya showing off her painting she did at the recent Youth Workshop
#OrangeShirtDay
#EveryChildMatters
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Autumn Peltier going to the
@UN
to share her message about water “I will advocate for the seriousness of having clean drinking water at a level where changes can be made for everyone as a whole..." | Anishinabek News
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ADULTS: Please get vaccinated for those under 12 who cannot right now. Check your local health unit's website for walk-in clinic times or for booking appointments!
@VaxHuntersCan
is an excellent resource as well!
#TwoDoseSummer
Ontario reported 185 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, the most on a single day in two weeks.
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Today is
#NationalRibbonSkirtDay
! The ribbon skirt is a traditional garment that symbolizes womanhood and represents a direct connection to Mother Earth and her sacred medicines.
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What is
#OrangeShirtDay
? It grew out of Phyllis' story of having her new orange shirt taken away on her first day of school and it has become an opportunity to keep the discussion on all aspects of residential schools happening annually
#EveryChildMatters
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Robinson Huron Treaty Chiefs and dignitaries announce $10 Billion in compensation is for 21 First Nations. There is not yet a settlement for per capita payments to individuals.
Duke Peltier said “It is our people who have been carrying the burden of treaty for far too long.”
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It's online available online. The accompanying book, "Little Butterfly Girl" is available
@GoodMindsBooks
in print or an E-book in Anishinaabemowin, English and French.
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TW: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. 24h Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
September 30th recognizes
#OrangeShirtDay
and
#NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation
.
Take time to listen, learn, and reflect on the true history.
#StrengthenOurNations
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Anishinabek Nation launches new online elementary treaty education resource Read the full story via Anishinabek News:
#TreatyON
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In acknowledgement of the Star Blanket Cree Nation announcement, the Anishinabek Nation reminds our brothers and sisters that we stand with you in solidarity — Gaawiin nchke gda’aasii (You Are Not Alone). We are Indigenous, we are strong.
#EveryChildMatters
#StrengthenOurNation
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'Amazing': Kettle Point elder earns high school diploma at age 72
Read the full story via The London Free Press:
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Here are some suggested readings for those wanting to learn more about Residential Schools, the Indian Act, intergenerational trauma, healing and Indigenous resilience.
Share this list with those you think might be interested!
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A statement from Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner Autumn Peltier on
#InternationalWomensDay
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#EmpowHER
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Anishinabek Nation leadership encourage learning about the truth this Canada Day Read the full statement via Anishinabek News:
#EveryChildMatters
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Do you think we can get to 30k followers by the weekend? 🤔 Any more niijii out there?
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Anishinabek Nation kicks off Treaties Recognition Week with new online treaty education resources for everyone For full statement, visit:
#WeAreAllTreatyPeople
#TreatyON
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#Teachers
! Getting back into the groove of things? Check out the new FREE elementary online treaty education resource called Ezhi-nawending: How we are related
#TreatyON
#Treaties
#Indigenous
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In case you missed it...this is our newest resource. It's free for anyone and built on the lesson plans from the "We are all Treaty People" teachers guide in the kit that includes an 800 piece Treaty of Niagara LEGO wampum belt. Want that kit as well? orders
@anishinabek
.ca
Go to to access Ezhi-nawending: How we are related. It's an online treaty education resource for all!
#TreatyON
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7 Indigenous-themed podcasts to enlighten you
Listen to them via CBC:
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Treaties Recognition Week (November 7-12, 2022) honours the importance of treaties and highlights opportunities to raise awareness about treaty relationships and their relevance today.
#TreatiesRecognitionWeek
#TreatyON
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'Learn from the past to guide us on our healing as we move forward to becoming better versions of ourselves.'
A message from a residential school survivor and her colleague.
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You can’t always know what someone’s pronouns are by looking at them. Asking and correctly using someone’s pronouns is one of the most basic ways to show your respect for their gender identity.
Here is a list of some of the more common gender pronouns.
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My guinea pig didn’t see his shadow this morning which means that spring will be early. I think he is lying though because a. He didn’t go outside and b. He is a guinea pig. Any predictions?
#GroundhogDay
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Before heading to vote in the Federal Election on September 20, take a quick look at the Indigenous-focused issues and pledges from each major Political Party
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A statement from Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II:
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👀 well then. Now I know!
This was how Granma showed me how to sew in a straight nine.
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It's National Awareness Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. How are you showing your support? Comment below ✊
#NoMoreStolenSisters
#RedDressDay
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Here are some suggested readings for those wanting to learn more about Indian Residential Schools, the Indian Act, intergenerational trauma, healing and Indigenous resilience.
Share this list with those you think might be interested!
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Elizabeth from Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation showing off her painting from a recent Youth Workshop
#OrangeShirtDay
#EveryChildMatters
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June is
#NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth
! Let's honour and celebrate Indigenous peoples and our cultures, histories, and contributions.
Learn more through the free "Indigenous Canada" online course offered by the University of Alberta:
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We honour the lives of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender-Diverse people. Let us take the time to say miigwech to the families who continue to demand that action be taken to find and bring justice for their loved ones.
#MMIW
#SistersInSpirit
#RedDress
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200-plus Northumberland residents rally protesting Bill 23, removal of 7,400 acres of Greenbelt
Read more via The Peterborough Examiner:
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