Cindy BlackstockVerified account

@cblackst

Aboriginal child, youth and family researcher and educator. Views my own.

Ottawa, Canada
Joined May 2009

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    Start the New Year by honouring audiovisual expressions of knowledge! Watch the foreword of 13(2) of the First Peoples Child & Family Review at: and watch/view the entire edition at:

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    Jan 3

    Blackstock readies for another hearing into the unequal treatment of First Nation kids

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    Jan 3

    Thank you all so much! WOW! What lovely work you lot! We will be in contact soon! Happy New Year to All!

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  5. Jan 4

    Did you know? If you were a First Nations child between 2009-2017 and were unable to apply/or were denied a federal public service or good b/c of Canada's discriminatory approach to Jordan's Principle that Canada must now review your case? Contact 1-855-JP-CHILD or 1-833-PJENFAN

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  6. Jan 3

    Legislation will need to be resourced to ensure real & positive change for children and families. If inequities in housing, education, water, mental health, addictions treatment & other services linger so will over-representation no matter how good the child welfare system is.

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    Jan 3

    Shutdown Leaves Food, Medicine and Pay in Doubt in Indian Country - The New York Times

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  8. Jan 3

    An honest question... why is the US Congress in session far longer than the Canadian Parliament? US law makers work most of the summer and are already back while Parliament won't sit for another two weeks.

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    Jan 3

    It’s official! & I are the first Native American women in Congress. 💪🏽

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  10. Jan 3

    Love this! Children should always be honoured guests in every House of Government. One day I would like to see children reading their Have a Heart day letters inside of Parliament instead of waiting outside and hoping MPs and Senators come to listen:)

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    Jan 3

    Talking to the founder of Moon Time Sisters now about their work - more info here:

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  12. Jan 3

    Dear Do not reinforce stereotypes about Indigenous Peoples. Instead you should be interviewing diverse Native American/Alaskan Native peoples on what is important to them re: election 2020 in order to educate yourselves and the public.

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    Jan 3

    Thursday column: “New year, fresh optimism on issues”

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    PURDUE’S #1 FAN: Tyler Trent, whose bone cancer fight and dedication to the Purdue Boilermakers inspired the team, the school and Americans everywhere, has lost his battle, but not before raising awareness for pediatric cancer research. reports.

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    Jan 3

    So Cool! Students learning about the Wiradjuri Peoples in Australia & their sacred animals, the Lyrebird and Platypus, to prepare for the honour of holding the Wiradjuri Flag on Have a Heart Day! Thank you to Wiradjuri Elders & for making this possible!

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    Jan 3

    McGill professor Cindy Blackstock and grads Jennifer Baichwal, Annamaria Enenajor and Danielle Martin are named to Women of the Year list for 2018.

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    Jan 3

    Has Cochrane lost its way? Dissent over growing centralisation culminated in the expulsion of one of Cochrane’s founding members. reports on the organisation’s internal struggles

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    Family and friends of mums, here’s how you can support 🤱🏽: 🎈Boost mum’s confidence in breastfeeding 🎈Help with 🛒, 🥘, 🧹,🧺 🎈Take care of big brothers and sisters

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    Dads, Support your partners! 🤱🏽 🧸Help around the house 🧹🧺 🧸Care for the baby in ways other than feeding: burping, baths, diaper changes, walks. 🧸Make sure your partner has enough rest, eat healthy food and drink plenty of water.

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    Still need inspiration for your New Year's resolution?

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