Deepest thanks to those who trusted us to tell your story. I’ve seen bravery of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario change this country in ways that made the impossible seem inevitable. You can’t know how much it means that you’ve allowed me make a life out of bearing witness.♥️

OK, so it’s cold.

‘Unprecedented’: #Canada’s new #border bills pave the way for American law enforcement overreach New legislation could erode protections and expose Canadians to U.S. investigations and surveillance. New from Ophélie Dénommée-Marchand: https://t.co/Fs4skSlc4T #cdnpoli #USpoli

In case school didn't teach us why the non-partisan bureaucracy exists, it's so the political level doesn't interfere with the day-to-day operations of service delivery. That's true of board trustees as well. It's remarkable how this is being dismantled with zero public concern.

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Borderland Pride marks anniversary of human rights victory by suing online harassers https://t.co/4ELUwUSbvZ

Building the road to the Ring of Fire is all about building community relationships. Here’s how our government is working in partnership with First Nations communities to unlock prosperity.

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. https://t.co/A6UMqWA7Cy

This is the most important issue in both Ontario and Canada. This is how our democracy lives and dies.

I can’t describe the depth of dread I feel to read CBC intends to use AI for, “Generating suggestions for story ideas.” I propose CBC should name the AI after the person who came up with that policy, as to credit them each time its “ideas” are imposed upon our public discourse.

Onigaming First Nation elders have ordered leadership to blockade Highway 71 if Ontario grants permits to transport ore through their community. Chief Jeff Copenace sent an assistance call to Treaty #3, Chiefs of Ontario and the Assembly of First Nations. https://t.co/3t7AaVvhGY

The connection between the policy of demanding that someone have enough disposable money to pay bail up front and them being a “repeat, violent offender” was obvious to all, and thus needed no explanation.

Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop mining near drinking water source - Ricochet

Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop #mining near drinking #water source. After a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent. New from @JonSThompson: https://t.co/FK0WBlWv6I #onpoli

Despite Ontario Premier Doug Ford's call for Canada to "get out of the way" on the Environmental Assessment in the proposed Ring of Fire, the federal process involving 15 First Nations will continue. https://t.co/TK2N8VnH7D

Ottawa won’t back down on Ring of Fire environmental assessment. Doug Ford wants to fast-track #mining in the North, but First Nations say both governments are stripping away environmental safeguards and treaty rights. New from @JonSThompson: https://t.co/Eo2S8hrv5k #onpoli

The chief of Eskasoni First Nation in Mi'kma'ki travelled to Ottawa to tell a parliamentary committee that he has concerns about policing in his community. Leroy Denny says non-Indigenous officers don't understand his community.

Ontario First Nations say it’s ‘now or never’ to stand up to resource extraction bills. Legal experts warn laws are undemocratic and unconstitutional, while leaders call for a united front to defend lands and rights. New from @JonSThompson: https://t.co/3OZi6xaiz8 #onpoli

Nishnawbe Aski Nation chiefs voted unanimously to demand that Canada & Ontario meet with them over the law-defying Bill C-5 and Bill 5. But it's clear they see this as existential. If it's not met at the table, it will be met in the courts and on the land. https://t.co/tX4RhgPBke

When Canada delivers its budget Tuesday, will it "get out of the way" on the proposed Ring of Fire environmental assessment, as Ontario Premier Doug Ford requested last week? Canada's not telling. I began requesting the answer on Oct. 29. Still no statement despite daily contact.

Say what you will about Thunder Bay, it’s a perfect place to put a city.