Ian Foss 🇨🇦
@ianfoss.bsky.social
Emergency Manager, ADHD, SAR Geek, RRU MADEM, Carcross Tagish First Nation citizen, baker, gardener, cyclist, camper, Husband, Dad & sprinkler of kindness.
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A recent VanSun column sparked fear over BC’s Heritage Conservation Act reforms. Let's look at the facts. The current system is broken for everyone—archaeologists, developers, & First Nations alike. The proposed changes are a pragmatic fix, not a radical NDP plot. (1/6) #BCPoli #BCHeritage #UNDRIP
September 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
A recent VanSun column sparked fear over BC’s Heritage Conservation Act reforms. Let's look at the facts. The current system is broken for everyone—archaeologists, developers, & First Nations alike. The proposed changes are a pragmatic fix, not a radical NDP plot. (1/6) #BCPoli #BCHeritage #UNDRIP
Check out the grant portal at New Relationships Trust while this program is open!
The latest round of funding is now open for the Indigenous Security and Sovereignty Program! We're proud to partner with projects that boost food supply through Indigenous knowledge and leadership as part of our lasting commitment to reconciliation. Apply today! news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
May 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Check out the grant portal at New Relationships Trust while this program is open!
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Today & everyday, we recommit ourselves to condemning and taking action against violence against women, children, & 2SLGBTQIA+ people. I am so thankful for the incredible work of Paul & Raven Lacerte, & for every advocate, for raising their voices & lifting up those impacted. We must do better. 2/3
May 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Today & everyday, we recommit ourselves to condemning and taking action against violence against women, children, & 2SLGBTQIA+ people. I am so thankful for the incredible work of Paul & Raven Lacerte, & for every advocate, for raising their voices & lifting up those impacted. We must do better. 2/3
It was an amazing turnout today, great to see so many caring people sharing space, marching, drumming, dancing & singing. 🙌🏽❤️
Indigenous women, girls, & 2SLGBTQIA+ people are more likely to be murdered, assaulted or go missing than any other women nationwide. Our gov’t has made significant progress, but we need to do more. I’m so grateful to work alongside so many strong leaders & advocates who are advancing this work. 3/3
May 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
It was an amazing turnout today, great to see so many caring people sharing space, marching, drumming, dancing & singing. 🙌🏽❤️
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It is #TsunamiPreparednessWeek in British Columbia - a great time to learn more about the past and prepare for the future, starting with stories and lessons passed down from those who have lived on this coast for 1000’s of years 🧪⚒️🌊
hakaimagazine.com/features/gre...
Article from @hakai.org magazine
hakaimagazine.com/features/gre...
Article from @hakai.org magazine
The Great Quake and the Great Drowning | Hakai Magazine
Mega-quakes have periodically rocked North America’s Pacific Northwest. Indigenous people told terrifying stories about the devastation but refused to leave.
hakaimagazine.com
April 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It is #TsunamiPreparednessWeek in British Columbia - a great time to learn more about the past and prepare for the future, starting with stories and lessons passed down from those who have lived on this coast for 1000’s of years 🧪⚒️🌊
hakaimagazine.com/features/gre...
Article from @hakai.org magazine
hakaimagazine.com/features/gre...
Article from @hakai.org magazine
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Indigenous people relieved white males remain arbiters of what constitutes racism
Indigenous people relieved white males remain arbiters of what constitutes racism
Indigenous people across the country are breathing a collective sigh of relief as white, mostly older males remain arbiters of what is or isn't racism. "Yeah, I was almost outraged because of t...
walkingeaglenews.com
March 30, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Indigenous people relieved white males remain arbiters of what constitutes racism
A great day with some amazing speakers, networking and shared learning. Thanks to @theclimatereality.bsky.social for putting on Vancouver 2025 🙌🏽❤️
March 30, 2025 at 3:11 AM
A great day with some amazing speakers, networking and shared learning. Thanks to @theclimatereality.bsky.social for putting on Vancouver 2025 🙌🏽❤️
Leadership ✊🏽
At a press conference on Wednesday, Winnipeg police confirmed the identity of Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe to be Ashlee Shingoose.
Ashlee’s father Albert Shingoose had one request for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew: sing a song.
Ashlee’s father Albert Shingoose had one request for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew: sing a song.
March 28, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Leadership ✊🏽
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Canadians - this is the most important election of my lifetime. Our sovereignty is at stake. Plan your life around this.
Election day:
Monday, April 28, 2025
Advance voting:
Friday, April 18, 2025
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Monday, April 21, 2025
www.elections.ca
Election day:
Monday, April 28, 2025
Advance voting:
Friday, April 18, 2025
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Monday, April 21, 2025
www.elections.ca
Elections Canada On-line - Élections Canada en ligne
Elections Canada is the independent, non-partisan agency responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums.
www.elections.ca
March 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Canadians - this is the most important election of my lifetime. Our sovereignty is at stake. Plan your life around this.
Election day:
Monday, April 28, 2025
Advance voting:
Friday, April 18, 2025
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Monday, April 21, 2025
www.elections.ca
Election day:
Monday, April 28, 2025
Advance voting:
Friday, April 18, 2025
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Monday, April 21, 2025
www.elections.ca
I was an honour to participate in a traditional drum-making workshop this morning led by Elder Hwiemtun (Fred Roland) at the Sacred Cedar Centre - Xexe Xpay Lelum. Hwiemtun is a truly amazing Elder Facilitator for cultural & sound based activities. Gunalcheesh Hwiemtun 🙌🏽
March 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I was an honour to participate in a traditional drum-making workshop this morning led by Elder Hwiemtun (Fred Roland) at the Sacred Cedar Centre - Xexe Xpay Lelum. Hwiemtun is a truly amazing Elder Facilitator for cultural & sound based activities. Gunalcheesh Hwiemtun 🙌🏽
Incredible to watch the speed one cheeto propped up by a plucky group of billionaires, who just want to make things better for everyone 🙄 moves everyone, glovally towards affordability & catostophic pandemic at the same time. 🤦🏽♂️
The conman from Mar-a-Lago promised to lower the price of eggs. Now he is going door to door in Europe begging for eggs.
In Canada egg prices remain stable. Here's my piece on Trump's disastrous handling of the crisis as avian flu threatens an even bigger disaster.
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In Canada egg prices remain stable. Here's my piece on Trump's disastrous handling of the crisis as avian flu threatens an even bigger disaster.
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THE PRICE OF EGGS
The Price of Trump's Lies
substack.com
March 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Incredible to watch the speed one cheeto propped up by a plucky group of billionaires, who just want to make things better for everyone 🙄 moves everyone, glovally towards affordability & catostophic pandemic at the same time. 🤦🏽♂️
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The conditions she describes are what migrants are subjected to all the time. The United States is just expanding their inhumane treatment. I think Canadians should be avoiding entering the US
Canadian woman has been imprisoned by ICE for the last 9 days over paperwork issues with a work visa while trying to enter the United States
According to KGTV San Diego, she was transported to a detention facility in Arizona where she was "wrapped in chains" and kept in a cell with 30 other people
According to KGTV San Diego, she was transported to a detention facility in Arizona where she was "wrapped in chains" and kept in a cell with 30 other people
March 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The conditions she describes are what migrants are subjected to all the time. The United States is just expanding their inhumane treatment. I think Canadians should be avoiding entering the US
“lets wear that toxic mo-fo down” Charlie Angus 🙌🏽🇨🇦
How serious is Trump's threat against Canada?
Very serious. But Trump didn't factor in the determined resistance of a united country.
We grow stronger while he scrambles to contain the economic chaos he created.
Here's my latest reflection on the next steps we must take.
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Very serious. But Trump didn't factor in the determined resistance of a united country.
We grow stronger while he scrambles to contain the economic chaos he created.
Here's my latest reflection on the next steps we must take.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
THE ART OF THE DEAL MEETS THE ART OF WAR
How Serious is the Trump Invasion Threat?
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March 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
“lets wear that toxic mo-fo down” Charlie Angus 🙌🏽🇨🇦
Absolutely, why wait for the US on anything? 🇨🇦
Should B.C. go ahead with dropping the change to and from daylight time in the spring and fall and not wait for U.S. states to do the same?
Should B.C. go ahead with dropping the change to and from daylight time in the spring and fall and not wait for U.S. states to do the same? - Poll
Many Canadians will lose an hour of sleep this weekend when they wind their clocks forward.
www.castanet.net
March 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Absolutely, why wait for the US on anything? 🇨🇦
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This is bad, looking at the photos from Facebook the failure is in the middle of the support.
This is a Poma lift, identical to the Whistler Village Gondola. If there is a design issue it could extend to Whistler.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This is a Poma lift, identical to the Whistler Village Gondola. If there is a design issue it could extend to Whistler.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
March 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This is bad, looking at the photos from Facebook the failure is in the middle of the support.
This is a Poma lift, identical to the Whistler Village Gondola. If there is a design issue it could extend to Whistler.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This is a Poma lift, identical to the Whistler Village Gondola. If there is a design issue it could extend to Whistler.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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M4.5 #earthquake felt in Vancouver and Seattle, 16 km deep, no mechanism available yet. 🧪
More info at USGS:
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
More info at USGS:
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
March 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
M4.5 #earthquake felt in Vancouver and Seattle, 16 km deep, no mechanism available yet. 🧪
More info at USGS:
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
More info at USGS:
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
That is always an interesting alarm clock… quite a shake here in Sidney 🇨🇦 at 05:02 PT. M4.6 near Orcas Island, 45 km ENE from Victoria and 70 km from Vancouver.
Felt all across southwest BC and northwest WA.
Details and to report shaking: www.earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/recent/2025/...
Felt all across southwest BC and northwest WA.
Details and to report shaking: www.earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/recent/2025/...
March 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
That is always an interesting alarm clock… quite a shake here in Sidney 🇨🇦 at 05:02 PT. M4.6 near Orcas Island, 45 km ENE from Victoria and 70 km from Vancouver.
Felt all across southwest BC and northwest WA.
Details and to report shaking: www.earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/recent/2025/...
Felt all across southwest BC and northwest WA.
Details and to report shaking: www.earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/recent/2025/...
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When Mike Myers wore his "Canada Is Not For Sale" t-shirt on SNL, he mouthed a secret code: "elbows up."
It's a reference to the great Gordie "Mr. Elbows" Howe who punished those that messed with his team.
You heard him Canada: elbows up.
If anyone asks why, tell them that Mike Myers sent you.
It's a reference to the great Gordie "Mr. Elbows" Howe who punished those that messed with his team.
You heard him Canada: elbows up.
If anyone asks why, tell them that Mike Myers sent you.
March 3, 2025 at 1:54 AM
When Mike Myers wore his "Canada Is Not For Sale" t-shirt on SNL, he mouthed a secret code: "elbows up."
It's a reference to the great Gordie "Mr. Elbows" Howe who punished those that messed with his team.
You heard him Canada: elbows up.
If anyone asks why, tell them that Mike Myers sent you.
It's a reference to the great Gordie "Mr. Elbows" Howe who punished those that messed with his team.
You heard him Canada: elbows up.
If anyone asks why, tell them that Mike Myers sent you.
Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 ✊🏽
February 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 ✊🏽
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A Special Public #AvalancheWarning for recreational #backcountry users has been issued in most forecast regions in #BC. Please make cautious decisions, and consider delaying your trip to the mountains if possible. Learn more: avalanche.ca/spaw/1789b8e...
February 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
A Special Public #AvalancheWarning for recreational #backcountry users has been issued in most forecast regions in #BC. Please make cautious decisions, and consider delaying your trip to the mountains if possible. Learn more: avalanche.ca/spaw/1789b8e...
The Cheeto, the blithering nonsense never seems to end with him, what about any part of this intended to help anyone?
February 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Cheeto, the blithering nonsense never seems to end with him, what about any part of this intended to help anyone?
Well it seems I have a concussion, surprising to me given my tendency to lean into adrenaline, this was a close call. Its not lost on me how close. It was while climbing up a favourite trail & I suddenly found myself flying backwards & stopping rather quickly. Be safe out there friends. I am okay 🤙🏽
February 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Well it seems I have a concussion, surprising to me given my tendency to lean into adrenaline, this was a close call. Its not lost on me how close. It was while climbing up a favourite trail & I suddenly found myself flying backwards & stopping rather quickly. Be safe out there friends. I am okay 🤙🏽