Lori Idlout @loriidlout.bsky.social · 20/06/2026www.uvagut.tv Alianait!uvagut.tvᓇᖕᒥᓂᖅᐳᑦ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ TV | Authentic Inuit TVUvagut TV (meaning “Our” TV) is Canada’s first 24/7 Inuktut television channel. Uvagut TV broadcasts children’s shows, movies, documentaries, cultural and current affairs programming in Inuktut to com... 011
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 08/05/2026A new governor general has been named this week, as Mary Simon’s time as the first Indigenous governor general ends. Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair shares his thoughts on her legacy. Watch the full conversation on Truth & Politics: youtu.be/5JgdR6prZtw 03516
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 09/05/2026A new scholarship in Nunavut has started accepting applicants to support students in numerous fields of studies. The scholarship is dedicated to Danielle Moore, a young educator who died in 2019 and brought coding education to Iqaluit.youtu.beNunavut scholarship created in memory of young educator | APTN NewsYouTube video by APTN News 0165
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Toonik Tyme is a festival named after the Tuniit people and celebrates Inuit culture and spring returning in the Arctic. The festival started last week but APTN’s Justin Hardy shows us just how big this festival can get for the community of Iqaluit.youtu.beSpring time festival in Iqaluit gets whole community involved | APTN NewsYouTube video by APTN News 0157
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 05/03/2026‘We have survived too much:’ UN presses Canada to explain discrimination in Indian Act’s second-generation cut-off www.aptnnews.ca?p=284718aptnnews.caUnited Nation Committee supports ending second-generation cutoffThe United Nations Human Rights Committee is pressing Canada to explain how it will and discrimination in the Indian Act. 14023
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 13/02/2026The first Inuit led university is set to open in 2030 and will contain a capacity for 100 students and 80 staff members. It will be set up to advance Arctic education for future generations of northern students.aptnnews.caMain campus of Inuit Nunangat University to be locate in ArviatThe head of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami announced Wednesday that the main campus of the Inuit Nunangat University will be located in Arviat. 09335
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 12/02/2026A language symposium in Yellowknife this week is aiming to discuss solutions on how to support revitalization efforts for the numerous official languages in the Northwest Territories.youtu.beLanguage symposium in Yellowknife aim for solutions to revitalize Indigenous languages | APTN NewsYouTube video by APTN News 1249
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 12/02/2026A new university in Nunavut is set to advance Arctic education when it opens in 2030. We tell you why Inuit teachings will be the cornerstone of its campus, tonight on APTN National News. Watch live: youtube.com/aptnnews 110024
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 11/02/2026The news has been tough lately. If you’re feeling triggered, Canada offers the Hope for Wellness Helpline. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer immediate support and crisis intervention. The toll-free Helpline at 1-855-242-3310 or look for the online chat at www.hopeforwellness.cahopeforwellness.caHome - Hope for Wellness HelplineHope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada. 04923
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Indigenous leaders gather in Ottawa this week to call on all parties to pass Bill C-10—an act to create a federal modern treaty commissioner. Hear more on APTN News Brief:pod.foAPTN News Brief: Advocates of bill to create federal modern treaty commissioner visit OttawaOur lead story: Indigenous leaders gather in Ottawa this week to call on all parties to pass Bill C-10—an act to create a federal modern treaty commissioner. 11410
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 11/02/2026The Opaskwayak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba is in federal court this week to hold Canada responsible for the impacts of flooding and hydro development the community has had to deal with.youtu.beNorthern Cree Nation takes Canada to court over flooding and hydro development aftermath | APTN NewsYouTube video by APTN News 03611
Reposted by Lori IdloutSpudislander45 🇨🇦❤️🌎💪🫡 @spudislander45.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Denmark buyers remorse over F35 purchase from USAturdef.comDanish Defence Committee Chairman Regrets F-35 Purchase | TURDEFDenmark’s Defence Committee Chairman Rasmus Jarlov protests on social media, the F-35 procurement underlining his responsibility over the procurement decision. 084
Reposted by Lori IdloutLeah ProudLakota (she/her) @leahgazan.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Thank you to my colleague @loriidlout.bsky.social for raising this critical issue in Question Period. Pimicikamak remains in a state of emergency while the government is failing to act. When will they fulfill their constitutional duty of care and help people return safely to their homes? 01712
Lori Idlout @loriidlout.bsky.social · 04/02/2026www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...hilltimes.comNDP calls for feds to pull the plug on American F-35 order, and buy Swedish Gripen planes insteadMoving ahead with the contracted F-35 purchase in the face of aggression by U.S. President Donald Trump 'is fraught with risk, economically damaging to Canada, and contrary to the Carney government's ... 1175
Reposted by Lori IdloutIlhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 29/01/2026The difference between the president and I is that I was raised to be a decent human being, and my faith teaches me to have compassion. He lacks both of those things. 1033659684
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Nunavut’s premier delivered a clear message to a conference on Arctic security Wednesday in Ottawa saying that Canada must pay attention to the needs of Nunavummiut as it plans its strategic defence of the North.aptnnews.caCanada must pay attention to needs of Nunavummiut when planning Arctic securityNunavut’s premier says Canada must pay attention to the needs of Nunavummiut as it plans its strategic defence of the North. 04819
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 20/01/2026Occupational therapists were in Ottawa on Monday to call on the federal government to do better when it comes to managing the Jordan’s Principle and Inuit Child First Initiative Program.youtu.beOccupational therapists were in Ottawa to question their managing of Jordan’s Principle | APTN NewsYouTube video by APTN News 0269
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 15/12/2025First Nations grandmother wins Jordan’s Principle case at Federal Court of Appeal www.aptnnews.ca?p=281348aptnnews.caFeds lose court appeal on Jordan's Principle in mould caseThe Federal Court of Appeal ruled Monday that Jordan's Principle should fund mould removal in case involving two children. 24217
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 15/12/2025It has been ten years since the final report was released by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Now, the Assembly of First Nations are calling on all levels of government and institutions to renew their commitment to the 94 calls to action.youtu.be10 years since the release of the final report by Truth and Reconciliation Commission | APTN NewsYouTube video by APTN News 24321
Reposted by Lori IdloutLeah ProudLakota (she/her) @leahgazan.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Today marks 10 years since the release of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, an invaluable record of the crimes and injustices committed through the residential school system. 14919
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Landmark legal decision has affirmed that Canada owes a legally binding fiduciary duty to provide adequate on-reserve housing. The ruling is being viewed as a huge victory for more than 100 First Nations across the country. For more Truth & Politics:youtu.beWill a recent landmark legal decision help address the on-reserve housing crisis? | Truth & PoliticsYouTube video by APTN News 14921
Reposted by Lori IdloutLeah ProudLakota (she/her) @leahgazan.bsky.social · 11/12/2025(1/2) Thank you so much to Equal Voice for inviting me to share my advice as a Member of Parliament to our future women and gender diverse leaders. 1194
Reposted by Lori IdloutJenny Kwan @jennykwan.bsky.social · 09/12/2025The sale of Canadian-made armoured vehicles to ICE is unacceptable. I’ve urged the government to shut down these export loopholes — and I welcome Lloyd Axworthy’s call echoing this demand. Canada’s foreign policy must reflect our human rights commitments. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...independent.co.ukCanadians call for halt to ICE armored vehicle sale after report by The IndependentCanadian MP Jenny Kwan says she will be proposing revisions to a bill she sponsored, that would prevent such items from going to the United States 03516
Reposted by Lori IdloutLeah ProudLakota (she/her) @leahgazan.bsky.social · 09/12/2025(1/2) Today I joined MP Jenny Kwan and representatives of Fédération des femmes du Québec, Amnesty International, Centre des travailleurs et travailleuses immigrants, Action Réfugiés Montréal, and the Canadian Council for Refugees, telling the government we refuse 14218
Reposted by Lori IdloutLeah ProudLakota (she/her) @leahgazan.bsky.social · 06/12/2025We remember you. 02910
Reposted by Lori IdloutDon Davies @donvdavies.bsky.social · 03/12/2025The Liberals are telling Canadians to sacrifice during a jobs crisis. They have no money to sign pharmacare agreements or meet their housing promises, but they found half a billion dollars to reward companies that just eliminated 4,000 Canadian jobs. 23611
Reposted by Lori IdloutDon Davies @donvdavies.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Calling out each and every BC Liberal MP: are you going to stand with BC, our coastal waters, communities and Indigenous nations or support PM Carney as he tramples over these, puts our economy at risk and deepens the climate crisis? 46418
Reposted by Lori IdloutJenny Kwan @jennykwan.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Alarming CBC reporting shows Canadian-branded weapons ending up with Sudan’s RSF — a force accused of mass atrocities. Did the PM raise this while signing a trade pact in the region? Canadians need answers. The Liberals must launch a full investigation and close the loopholes now. 13310
Reposted by Lori IdloutDon Davies @donvdavies.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Millions of Canadians are struggling. Yet the Liberals are demanding sacrifices from workers, while handing out billions to the wealthiest individuals and biggest corporations. New Democrats have a better plan: positive, constructive policies to build a stronger, fairer Canada. 2165
Reposted by Lori IdloutDavid #ArmsEmbargoNow! Heap @davidheap.bsky.social · 20/11/2025BIG THANKS to you MP Kwan for this important legislative initiative, & thanks to all the other MPs who supported the #nomoreloopholes Bill-233 at 2nd reading! @leahgazan.bsky.social @loriidlout.bsky.social @beynate.bsky.social & others! For a full #ArmsEmbargoNOW! armsembargonow.ca/nomoreloopho...armsembargonow.caArms Embargo Now!Our new report has just exposed a massive pipeline of military aircraft parts and explosives flowing from Canada to Israel via the U.S., facilitated by a deadly loophole in Canadian law. 02615
Reposted by Lori IdloutJenny Kwan @jennykwan.bsky.social · 20/11/2025🎥 The first hour of debate on my Private Member’s Bill C-233 is now live. This bill aims to close the arms-export loophole and ensure Canada is not complicit in grave human rights violations. Watch here ⬇️ youtu.be/a3iQ7vuskms?... #BillC233 #cdnpoli #HumanRightsyoutu.bePrivate Members Bill C-233 to close arm embargo loophole - 1st hour debateYouTube video by Jenny Kwan, MP 15524
Lori Idlout @loriidlout.bsky.social · 18/11/2025(1/5) I abstained from the budget vote because there are elements in the budget my constituents have told me they want. 231
Reposted by Lori IdloutSpudislander45 🇨🇦❤️🌎💪🫡 @spudislander45.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Get live election results from #Nunavut #election currently voting. #CBC newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/nu...newsinteractives.cbc.caNunavut election 2025 live results | CBC NewsGet all the results from the Nunavut election including breakdowns from your constituency. 052
Reposted by Lori IdloutRichard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 09/10/2025The fall season is winding down at the Vaseux Lake Bird Observatory with the shift to late migrants like Pacific Wren and Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Last day of operation is October 15. 2233
Lori Idlout @loriidlout.bsky.social · 30/09/2025loriidlout.ndp.ca/news/ndp-sta...loriidlout.ndp.caNDP Statement for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025NDP Critic for Indigenous Affairs, Lori Idlout, made the following statement: 0137
Reposted by Lori IdloutThe Hill Times @hilltimes.com · 30/09/2025Politics This Morning: Simon leads TR Day ceremony on the Hill www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0... 092
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 20/09/2025Governor General Mary Simon granted a number of Order of Canada designations this week. Seven Indigenous people are amongst the latest recipients.youtu.beSeven Indigenous recipients honoured with Order of Canada | APTN NewsYouTube video by APTN News 17122
Reposted by Lori IdloutAce @acegrl.bsky.social · 20/09/2025If you are not following the Women's Rugby World Cup, you should. The Canadian women had to bloody crowdfund to go, and they just beat NZ in the semi and are into the finals. So friggin' proud of these women. www.cbc.ca/sports/rugby...cbc.caCanada dazzles to end New Zealand's Women's Rugby World Cup dominance and reach final | CBC SportsCanada produced a stunning first-half performance to beat New Zealand and reach the Women's Rugby World Cup final with a 34-19 victory on Friday, inflicting a first defeat in the tournament on the dou... 0179
Lori Idlout @loriidlout.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Read my letters to ministers, here. loriidlout.ndp.ca/news/nunavut...loriidlout.ndp.caNunavut MP Lori Idlout presses federal ministers to act on Inuit prioritiesNunavut MP Lori Idlout (NDP), has written to four newly appointed federal ministers, urging them to take immediate action on key issues affecting Inuit communities. The letters–addressed to the Minist... 191
Reposted by Lori IdloutAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Member of Parliament, Leah Gazan, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney last Thursday, urging the government to ensure the safety of wildfire evacuees, especially women and girls at high risk of violence. 1257
Reposted by Lori IdloutPeter Julian 🇨🇦 @mrpeterjulian.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Jack Layton passed away 14 years ago today. Jack would have been Canada’s first NDP Prime Minister, and he left us a united, bilingual, national party. In the wake of the worst election in our movement’s history, we have an obligation to honour Jack’s strong legacy by rebuilding. 33110
Reposted by Lori IdloutCindy Blackstock @cblackst.bsky.social · 22/08/2025i just got an Access to Information request I made 5 years ago. The federal ATIP laws and process need serious updating and overhauling to improve efficiency. 0415
Reposted by Lori IdloutJenny Kwan @jennykwan.bsky.social · 18/08/2025I again urge the Canadian government to: 🟣 Call for Jimmy Lai’s humanitarian release 🟣 Grant him honorary Canadian citizenship The time to act is now. His life is at stake. 3/3 #FreeJimmyLai #HumanRights #cdnpoli @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social 0135
Reposted by Lori IdloutLeah ProudLakota (she/her) @leahgazan.bsky.social · 16/08/2025Proud to join Air Canada flight attendants in Winnipeg this morning, calling out the Liberal government who is forcing binding arbitration. It is time for the liberal government to stop being “elbows up” against Canadian workers/ women and gender equality! www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art...ctvnews.caWinnipeg MP slams back-to-work order for Air Canada flight attendantsDisappointment was the prevailing mood on the picket line outside Winnipeg’s airport Saturday, following a federal back-to-work order. 25520
Lori Idlout @loriidlout.bsky.social · 12/08/2025Read my letter to @rebeccachartrand.bsky.social at this link, in English and Inuktitut. loriidlout.ndp.ca/news/mp-idlo...loriidlout.ndp.caMP Idlout Presses Minister Chartrand to Finalize Nunavut Land Use PlanNDP MP Lori Idlout (Nunavut) is calling on the Hon. Rebecca Chartrand (Minister of Northern Affairs) to immediately sign-off on the Nunavut Land Use Plan (NLUP), after more than 15 years of engagement... 061
Reposted by Lori IdloutLeah ProudLakota (she/her) @leahgazan.bsky.social · 11/08/2025The murder of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza is another reminder of how little the Israeli Defence Force cares about international law as it continues committing genocide in Gaza. That’s because Netanyahu and IDF leaders know their allies won’t push back. (1/3) 1313
