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Pam Palmater

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Mi'kmaw lawyer ⚖️ Ugpi'ganjig 🦅Eel River Bar First Nation 🪶WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST🎙️Beyond Blood, Indigenous Nationhood, Warrior Life📕 linktr.ee/pampalmater T Star, Macleans, Globe, Lawyer's Daily, Chatelaine, Guardian, APTN CBC CTV The Breach

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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 18h
Msit No'kmaq (All My Relations) is a short docu-series co-directed & produced by the Office of Senator Prosper in collab w/ Kilam Media about Bill S-2 & why we must remove the second-generation cut-off. #bills2 #humanrights #firstnations #cdnpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RB1...
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EP01: Continuing the Fight Against Extinction
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 01/10/2026
It was an honour to host Turtle Island Talks and hear from Phyllis Webstad whose story inspired Orange Shirt Day; Niigaan Sinclair who discussed residential school denialism; and Michelle Good who reflected on the path forward. Listen on the Indigiverse on SiriusXM! can.siriusxm.com/player/show/...
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 29/09/2026
Video 3 of the "Bill S-2 Explained" YouTube series addresses fears that Bill S-2 will open the floodgates to pretendians. #bills2 #firstnations #humanrights #treatyrights #equality #indianstatus www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvA_...
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Bill S -2: Will Bill S-2 Open the Floodgates to Pretendians?
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 24/09/2026
Video 2 in my Bill S-2 Explained series confronts the myth that millions of people will be added to First Nations if Bill S-2 passes. Only facts & stats here! #firstnations #bills2 #humanrights #treatyrights #end2ndgen #endthecutoff youtu.be/he6BuY2ii80
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Bill S2: Will Millions of People Be Added to First Nations?
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 22/09/2026
New YouTube series to explain Bill S-2 as way too much misinformation swirling around.
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 21/09/2026
Parliament returns after leaving Bill S-2 hanging. Check out the 1st video of my new YouTube series, 'Bill S-2 Explained," where I confront the misinformation with facts. #end2ndgen #endthecutoff #IndianAct #humanrights #indigenous #firstnations www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3XV...
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What is Bill S-2? What First Nations Need to Know
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Sean Carleton @seancarleton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
In the lead-up to September 9, the release of Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism, @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social and I will be sharing some of the incredible blurbs for the project - starting with @pampalmater.com.
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 28/08/2026
Human rights activist & VP of @justiceforgirls.bsky.social Zoë Craig-Sparrow fr Musqueam helps us understand the disappearing Indian formula in Indian status, meant to get rid of the so-called "Indian problem". #firstnations #humanrights #warriorlifepodcast www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyDW...
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Zoe Craig-Sparrow: I am the Cut-Off
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 18/08/2026
Latest episode of the Warrior Life Podcast with Zoe Craig-Sparrow on ending the second-generation cut-off in Indian status. #warriorlifepodcast #firstnations #endthecutoff #indigenous
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 18/08/2026
Warrior Life Podcast this week hears fr Musqueam human rights activist & @justiceforgirls.bsky.social VP Zoe Craig-Sparrow on why it's so important to end second-generation cut-off in Indian status. #firstnations #humanrights #indigenous #endthecutoff warriorlifepodcast.ca/zoe-craig-sp...
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 17/07/2026
Warrior Life Podcast episode with Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Chief Trish Bernard and the Wolastoqey Nation’s legal counsel Pelletier from OKT law is now available on YouTube! #wolastoqey #aboriginaltitle #nbpoli
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 10/07/2026
Madawaska Maliseet FN Chief Trish Bernard & legal counsel for the Wolastoqey Nation, Renée Pelletier of OKT Law, joined me to help sort fact from fiction on the Wolastoqey Nation's Aboriginal title claim in NB. Hint: No one gets kicked out of their homes! #warriorlifepodcast #wolastoqey #title
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 19/06/2026
Today's Warrior Life Podcast guest is "Crazy Cree" comedian, entertainer & businessman, "Mooselegs" aka Brent Edwards from Fort Albany First Nation. I subjected him to a brutal speed round of tough questions! #warriorlifepodcast #indigenous #podcasts #firstnations www.iheart.com/podcast/256-...
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 18/06/2026
Warning: Mooselegs ahead! (Brent Mooselegs Edwards) #indigenous #firstnations #warriorlifepodcast
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Canadian Dimension @canadiandimension.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
The Indian Act's second-generation cut-off puts First Nations on a path toward legislated extinction. Mark Carney must act now to pass Bill S-2 and end discrimination in the law, argue @pampalmater.com, Sharon McIvor and Jeannette Corbiere Lavell.
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Prime Minister Carney must halt the legislated extinction of First Nations
Prime Minister Carney has the power to stop the clock. In a world where respect for the rule of law is increasingly under strain, this is an opportunity to demonstrate that Canada’s commitment to equa...
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 16/06/2026
Min @mandygull-mastymp.bsky.social & PM @mark-carney.bsky.social offside on Bill S-2. Violation of our Charter rights to NOT pass S-2 as amended by Senate. SCC held feds can't delay equality. Most First Nations want this! UN's EMRIP says pass S-2! #cdnpoli canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...
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Prime Minister Carney must halt the legislated extinction of First Nations
Prime Minister Carney has the power to stop the clock. In a world where respect for the rule of law is increasingly under strain, this is an opportunity to demonstrate that Canada’s commitment to equa...
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Leah ProudLakota (she/her) @leahgazan.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
A year ago, the Liberals bulldozed Bill C-5 through parliament in violation of their duty to obtain the free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous peoples. (1/3)
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Leah ProudLakota (she/her) @leahgazan.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Yesterday I joined Senator PJ Prosper and Vice President of Justice for Girls Zoe Craig-Sparrow, echoing calls by First Nations leaders on the Liberal government to end the second-generation cutoff and pass Bill S-2 as amended before summer adjournment. (1/5) www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
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Advocate requests meeting with Carney over second generation cutoff
A member of the Musqueam Nation says she's asking for a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney over the second generation cutoff.
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 09/06/2026
In @ipolitics.bsky.social VP @justiceforgirls.bsky.social slams Liberals for "delays, lies and misrepresentation". ISC Minister @mandygull-mastymp.bsky.social is ignoring voices of majority of First Nations & refusing to pass Bill S-2 as amended by Senate. #cdnpoli www.ipolitics.ca/2026/06/08/i...
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Indigenous advocates call for meeting with Carney as they press for S-2 to pass before summer
Indigenous advocates are ramping up the pressure on the Liberals to pass legislation ending the divisive second-generation cutoff before the end of the spring sitting later this month.
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Lawyer Pam Palmater who specializes in Indigenous and constitutional law explains what the New Brunswick Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn a lower court ruling that said Aboriginal title could exist on privately held land means for the title claims.
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New Brunswick Court of Appeal decision sets back nation’s Aboriginal title claim | APTN News
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 22/05/2026
Warrior Life Podcast with award-winning columnist, prof, author & speaker Dr. @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social gives us an update on what's happening in Canadian politics. #warriorlifepodcast #podcast #indigenous #cdnpoli #DRIPA #RCMP #abpoli #MarkCarney #Trump warriorlifepodcast.ca/five-things-...
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Native Calgarian Podcast 🪶🧡>🇨🇦 @nativecalgarian.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
“Yeah CSIS.” Dr. @pampalmater.com 🤣 I can’t recommend this podcast enough. I teared up hearing Dr. @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social talk about how our parents leave us early fighting colonialism. Mahsi to you both for all you’ve done for all of Canada. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...
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Five Things with Pam and Niigaan
Podcast Episode · Warrior Life · May 15 · 1h 10m
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Harbinger Media Network @harbingermedia.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
On a new episode of 🌊The @breachmedia.ca Show🌊 @pampalmater.com joins @desmondcole.bsky.social to talk about the corporate resource rush fueling B.C.’s backlash against Indigenous rights. breachmedia.ca/the-corporat...
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The Breach @breachmedia.ca · 24/04/2026
B.C. Premier David Eby tried to roll back Indigenous rights—and he isn’t the only one. @pampalmater.com joins @desmondcole.bsky.social to discuss the corporate resource rush and right wing backlash behind the surging attack on Indigenous peoples across Canada. breachmedia.ca/the-corporat...
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The corporate resource rush fueling B.C.’s backlash against Indigenous rights ⋆ The Breach
Lawyer Pam Palmater discusses the surging attacks on Indigenous rights in British Columbia and across Canada
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 19/04/2026
I do not miss the Harper days…
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 18/04/2026
Warrior Life Podcast Dr @cblackst.bsky.social @caringsociety.bsky.social joined me to discuss clash b/w class actions & human rights. Also discussed ethical issues re class action lawyers. #warriorlifepodcast #cdnpoli #firstnations #classactions #indigenous warriorlifepodcast.ca/cindy-blacks...
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 16/04/2026
Federal government can’t make up its mind - consult or don’t consult with First Nations. They pick and choose what works for them - not us. #cdnpoli #firstnations #reconciliation
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 08/04/2026
The video version of my conversation with Dr. @cblackst.bsky.social @caringsociety.bsky.social on the Warrior Life Podcast is now posted on my YouTube channel! #warriorlifepodcast #firstnations #humanrights www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEjH...
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Cindy Blackstock on the CHRT Letter Decision
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 08/04/2026
Dr. @cblackst.bsky.social @caringsociety.bsky.social raised human rights concerns about Canada’s ongoing racial discrimination against First Nations kids and families and what comes next. #warriorlifepodcast #firstnations #humanrights warriorlifepodcast.ca/cindy-blacks...
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 06/04/2026
The #warriorlifepodcast is back in action! Dr. @cblackst.bsky.social @caringsociety.bsky.social joined me to explain the recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal letter decision on the Ontario Final Agreement b/w Canada & #firstnations in Ontario. #indigenous warriorlifepodcast.ca/cindy-blacks...
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Deep Green Design @deepgreendesign.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Warrior Life Podcast c/o @pampalmater.com w/Guest @cblackst.bsky.social 🥳 Dr. Cindy Blackstock on CHRT Letter Decision podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w... #CdnPoli #Indigenous #HumanRights
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Cindy Blackstock on CHRT Letter Decision
Podcast Episode · Warrior Life · April 3 · 1h 6m
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 28/02/2026
See you all tomorrow @podcamptoronto.bsky.social for our podcasting panel at 3pm hosted by the amazing Sarah Burke!! #podcasts #podcamp #warriorlifepodcast #warriorkidspodcast
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Native Calgarian Podcast 🪶🧡>🇨🇦 @nativecalgarian.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Take the time to listen to @pampalmater.com because it is important to cdns that think they are antiracist and not misogynistic to hear this: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...
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Who gets status? Inside the fight over the second-generation cut off
Podcast Episode · APTN News InFocus · 2025-11-28 · 35m
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 25/11/2025
Dr @cblackst.bsky.social @caringsociety.bsky.social "The colonial stench of Indigenous Service Canada must be deep-cleaned, and the Department of Justice can’t keep defending the indefensible." @IRPP "ISC responds with inadequate or piecemeal actions." policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/indi...
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Ending harm starts with reforming ISC and Justice
Indigenous Services Canada and the Department of Justice must be overhauled to end their discriminatory practices and harm to First Nations children.
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal wants the Canadian government to present their long-term reform plan for the child welfare system on December 22.
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Deadline approaching for Canadian government to present long term reform plan | APTN News
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 21/11/2025
My latest for @irpp.org Policy Options: "Reconciliation can't wait another generation: end Canada's second-generation cut-off for Indian registration". #firstnations #reconciliation #charter #indianact #equality #treatyrights #childrensrights #mikmaq policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/reco...
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End Canada’s second-generation cut-off for Indian registration
Four decades later, Ottawa still maintains the second-generation cut-off. Ending this discrimination is the real test of reconciliation.
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 17/11/2025
My Warrior Life Podcast has been nominated by @canpodawards.bsky.social for Outstanding Indigenous Series! All Canadian podcasters & those who work on podcasts can vote before Nov.22 midnight ET! www.canpodcawards.ca
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 17/11/2025
To all Canadian podcasters & those who work on Canadian podcasts, please consider supporting an Indigenous podcast & vote for my Warrior Life Podcast for the Outstanding Indigenous Series category! #indigenous #firstnations #mikmaq #podcasts canpodawards.ca/vote/
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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen. Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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Redeye @redeyeradio.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
POD DROP! Lawyer Bruce McIvor joins us to talk about his essential book: Indigenous Rights in One Minute: What You Need to Know to Talk Reconciliation. Fundamental read for #reconciliation @ubcic.bsky.social @pampalmater.com #canPoli #indigenous tiny.cc/7g2v001
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Indigenous Rights in One Minute: A guide to advancing reconciliation
Podcast Episode · Redeye · 2025-11-13 · 16m
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
From the statutory release of convicted killer Shawn Lamb to the early departure of Canada’s prison watchdog Ivan Zinger, the federal correctional system is under scrutiny. That’s the focus of this week’s Truth and Politics panel.
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Shawn Lamb’s release and Ivan Zinger’s resignation | Truth & Politics
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 03/11/2025
Dr @cblackst.bsky.social & I co-authored an open-access academic article in Genealogy @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social about the need to protect Indigenous people from exploitation by lawyers & law firms in class actions. #law #cdnpoli #indigenous #classactions #clashactions www.mdpi.com/2313-5778/9/...
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 31/10/2025
Check us out on Halloween with spooky stories from Indigenous peoples! Some of these stories were super spoooooooky. @kimwheels.bsky.social @siriusxmcanada.bsky.social #turtleislandtalks #indigiverse #halloween #indigenous
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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Should be noted that there is no options available to Palestinians in terms of another deal. Donald Trump and Israel are forcing a population undergoing a genocide to accept whatever they put forth or continue having the full extent of the Israeli military with US weapon support rain upon them
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 08/10/2025
Canada cannot maintain its iron grip on the disappearing Indian formula under the Indian Act and claim to be committed to reconciliation. Legislative extinction for First Nations violates Charter, section 35, UNDRIP & our own laws. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
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Remove 2nd-generation cut-off from Indian Act, witnesses tell Senate committee | CBC News
Indigenous leaders and experts say Bill S-2 takes small steps to address discrimination in the Indian Act but fails to solve deeper injustices like the second-generation cut-off.
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
On the eve of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Pierre Poilievre spoke out for the group he says faces the most hate-based violence. Um, and apparently that group is…Christians? (It isn’t). I called for backup on this one. Luckily @pampalmater.com answered:
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OCASI @ocasi.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
By @pampalmater.com www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
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National interest should include the rights of Indigenous women
Bill C-5 is a major setback to reconciliation and the path to ending violence against Indigenous women and girls.
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Canadian Dimension @canadiandimension.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Reconciliation isn’t about token gestures, museum visits, or diversity training, writes @pampalmater.com. True reconciliation means respecting Indigenous peoples’ right to say 'No'—to development on their lands, to discriminatory laws, and to ongoing abuse.
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True test of reconciliation: Respect the Indigenous right to say No
The right to say no is the core of any future relationship with the Canadian state and its citizens. It’s a basic right — one which is grounded in our sovereignty as individuals and Nations to decide ...
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The Hill Times @hilltimes.com · 29/09/2025
Opinion: National interest should include the rights of Indigenous women www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
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National interest should include the rights of Indigenous women
Bill C-5 is a major setback to reconciliation and the path to ending violence against Indigenous women and girls.
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Pam Palmater @pampalmater.com · 24/09/2025
I am so excited to share that I have a two-book deal with McClelland & Stewart! Thanks to Stephanie Sinclair, Haley Cullingham & everyone at McClelland & Stewart & my literary agent, Martha Webb & everyone at CookeMcDermid! What a dream come true! #books #booknerd #indigenous #mikmaq
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