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Alessia Passafiume

@alespassafiume.bsky.social
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she/her/kwe Indigenous affairs reporter at The Canadian Press in Ottawa / chronic crafter 🧶🪡🦌 reach me at axp@cp.org

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Alessia Passafiume @alespassafiume.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
When Wilton Littlechild was co-chairing the landmark Truth and Reconciliation Commission more than a decade ago, he thought a lot about the idea of economic reconciliation and how it could help transform Indigenous communities. #cdnpoli #NDTR ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/mark-ca...
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Mark Carney is banking on economic reconciliation but critics say he's not on track
OTTAWA — When Wilton Littlechild was co-chairing the landmark Truth and Reconciliation Commission more than a decade ago, he thought a lot about the idea of economic reconciliation and how it could he...
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Alessia Passafiume @alespassafiume.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
A First Nations group is calling on the federal auditor general to investigate the Canadian Human Rights Commission, arguing its delay in hearing a case about funding for on-reserve fire services is resulting in unnecessary death. #cdnpoli ca.news.yahoo.com/first-nation...
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First Nations call for audit of Human Rights Commission following death of 3-year-old
OTTAWA — A First Nations group is calling on the federal auditor general to investigate the Canadian Human Rights Commission, arguing its delay in hearing a case about funding for on-reserve fire serv...
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Alessia Passafiume @alespassafiume.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
A secret letter sent to some First Nations leaders in B.C. and shared with me shows Premier David Eby’s government is considering amendments that would weaken its landmark reconciliation law, and is giving chiefs until Friday to respond. #bcpoli #cdnpoli ca.news.yahoo.com/b-c-mulls-ch...
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B.C. mulls changes to weaken DRIPA, shares secret document with First Nations leaders
OTTAWA — Following two recent court decisions siding with First Nations under British Columbia's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, Premier David Eby is considering amendments that w...
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Reporter Joy SpearChief-Morris talks to Nation to Nation about Mark Carney’s first year as prime minister and how he fared in terms of reconciliation. Full discussion tonight.
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Alessia Passafiume @alespassafiume.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict, who is a co-chair of the Jay Treaty Alliance, told me he’s aware of at least one First Nations individual who was detained by ICE. “He was returned to Canada and they did seize his certificate of Indian status,” Benedict said. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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First Nations warn members to be cautious when entering U.S. following ICE actions
OTTAWA - Several First Nations are warning their members to be wary of crossing the border into the United States in response to immigration enforcement raids and the detention of
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Alessia Passafiume @alespassafiume.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
For some First Nations leaders, the prospect of conflict with provincial and federal governments over plans to send another pipeline to the B.C. coast brings back vivid memories of years past. For many youth, it’s a whole new call to action. #cdnpoli www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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Generations of Indigenous leaders brace for a new battle over another pipeline
OTTAWA - For some First Nations leaders, the prospect of conflict with provincial and federal governments over plans to send another pipeline to the B.C. coast brings back vivid memories
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Alessia Passafiume @alespassafiume.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
As the first Indigenous person to lead the federal department responsible for delivering services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Mandy Gull-Masty knows she has a daunting task ahead. “The expectation is going to be very high." #cdnpoli www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/new...
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New Indigenous Services minister says she's been handed the 'toughest task'
OTTAWA - As the first Indigenous person ever to lead the federal department responsible for delivering services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Mandy Gull-Masty knows she has a daunting
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