ᓃᔪᑲᒥᑳᐸᐤ Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles, Ph.D. (he/they/wiin)
@niiyokamigaabaw.bsky.social
Gaa-zagaskwaajimekaag Anishinaabe | Indigenous Geographies and Climate Justice | Director, GIF Lab | Public Scholar | Adjunct Professor, University of British Columbia | Ohio State, Minnesota-Duluth, St. Cloud State alum | Posts = my views.
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A couple good reminders about my Bluesky posts:
1. My posts reflect my own views and do not represent the views of my employer, or any organizations I represent.
2. I sometimes am wrong. I am not perfect—after all, I willingly cheer for Minnesota sports teams.
3. Land Back.
1. My posts reflect my own views and do not represent the views of my employer, or any organizations I represent.
2. I sometimes am wrong. I am not perfect—after all, I willingly cheer for Minnesota sports teams.
3. Land Back.
The fact that there are people who were mad about neighbourhood corner stores, in Toronto of all places, is extremely funny to me.
I live in one of the more stuffy neighbourhoods in Victoria and we have *several* corner stores.
I live in one of the more stuffy neighbourhoods in Victoria and we have *several* corner stores.
The neighbourhood retail report as amended CARRIES 23-2.
Toronto Council votes to permit corner stores in all Old Toronto & East York wards, and expands permission for retail on some (but not all) major streets city-wide.
Toronto Council votes to permit corner stores in all Old Toronto & East York wards, and expands permission for retail on some (but not all) major streets city-wide.
November 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The fact that there are people who were mad about neighbourhood corner stores, in Toronto of all places, is extremely funny to me.
I live in one of the more stuffy neighbourhoods in Victoria and we have *several* corner stores.
I live in one of the more stuffy neighbourhoods in Victoria and we have *several* corner stores.
I don't know about you, but for how much MAGA folks yell about Trump not being a pedophile, I'm wondering about the fact that he sure did spend a lot of time around people who ARE known pedophiles.
November 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I don't know about you, but for how much MAGA folks yell about Trump not being a pedophile, I'm wondering about the fact that he sure did spend a lot of time around people who ARE known pedophiles.
Geography nerd moment: It is only 25 miles as the crow flies from Swartz Bay terminal (near Victoria) to Tsawwassen terminal (Vancouver), and the ferry route itself is only about 29 miles in length--but it feels like a whole other world away. Maybe it's just the 90-minute ferry ride that does it.
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Geography nerd moment: It is only 25 miles as the crow flies from Swartz Bay terminal (near Victoria) to Tsawwassen terminal (Vancouver), and the ferry route itself is only about 29 miles in length--but it feels like a whole other world away. Maybe it's just the 90-minute ferry ride that does it.
We are accepting applications for Year 4 of the Rising Voices, Changing Coasts internship for Indigenous college/university students!
This paid summer internship will last 8 weeks and be hosted at Haskell Indian Nations University, including a trip to Puerto Rico.
More information below!
This paid summer internship will last 8 weeks and be hosted at Haskell Indian Nations University, including a trip to Puerto Rico.
More information below!
November 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We are accepting applications for Year 4 of the Rising Voices, Changing Coasts internship for Indigenous college/university students!
This paid summer internship will last 8 weeks and be hosted at Haskell Indian Nations University, including a trip to Puerto Rico.
More information below!
This paid summer internship will last 8 weeks and be hosted at Haskell Indian Nations University, including a trip to Puerto Rico.
More information below!
Today, I gave a guest lecture at Chapman University on Indigenous cultural resource management, where I got to indulge in one of my favourite things in academia: dunking on Elizabeth Weiss.
Imagine getting mad that you can't just do whatever you want with Indigenous remains. 😆
Imagine getting mad that you can't just do whatever you want with Indigenous remains. 😆
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Today, I gave a guest lecture at Chapman University on Indigenous cultural resource management, where I got to indulge in one of my favourite things in academia: dunking on Elizabeth Weiss.
Imagine getting mad that you can't just do whatever you want with Indigenous remains. 😆
Imagine getting mad that you can't just do whatever you want with Indigenous remains. 😆
Karoline Leavitt fielding questions about the new Epstein file releases, 2025, colorized:
a close up of a chihuahua with a reviewionivere.com website behind it
ALT: a close up of a chihuahua with a reviewionivere.com website behind it
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November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Karoline Leavitt fielding questions about the new Epstein file releases, 2025, colorized:
I've gotten a lot of questions over the past few years about how to pronounce my Ojibwe name, Niiyokamigaabaw (Stands On Four Earths) — I've recorded a short video explaining how to pronounce it! Enjoy!
youtu.be/ZK0iRpRffkM
youtu.be/ZK0iRpRffkM
How to pronounce Niiyokamigaabaw!
YouTube video by Deondre Smiles
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November 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I've gotten a lot of questions over the past few years about how to pronounce my Ojibwe name, Niiyokamigaabaw (Stands On Four Earths) — I've recorded a short video explaining how to pronounce it! Enjoy!
youtu.be/ZK0iRpRffkM
youtu.be/ZK0iRpRffkM
Get vaccinated!
Vaccines are safe, researched, and will protect you from serious health complications!
I booked my appointment a couple of weeks ago and will be looking forward to getting my COVID booster and flu jabs next week here in BC!
Vaccines are safe, researched, and will protect you from serious health complications!
I booked my appointment a couple of weeks ago and will be looking forward to getting my COVID booster and flu jabs next week here in BC!
💉Flu season is here!
Get your flu vaccine, especially if you have underlying medical conditions. This goes for kids too. Last year, 280 kids died from influenza: 56% of them had an underlying condition and 89% were unvaccinated.
#FIGHTFlu
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
Get your flu vaccine, especially if you have underlying medical conditions. This goes for kids too. Last year, 280 kids died from influenza: 56% of them had an underlying condition and 89% were unvaccinated.
#FIGHTFlu
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes...
November 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Get vaccinated!
Vaccines are safe, researched, and will protect you from serious health complications!
I booked my appointment a couple of weeks ago and will be looking forward to getting my COVID booster and flu jabs next week here in BC!
Vaccines are safe, researched, and will protect you from serious health complications!
I booked my appointment a couple of weeks ago and will be looking forward to getting my COVID booster and flu jabs next week here in BC!
The ability of bad actors to derail any classroom curriculum they don't like is getting out of hand in the United States. Why would a student get offended over a graphic that describes structures of white supremacy? Is this another case of 'hit dogs holler'?
www.ipm.org/2025-11-07/i...
www.ipm.org/2025-11-07/i...
IU lecturer removed from class during intellectual diversity investigation
School of Social Work lecturer Jessica Adams said a student submitted the complaint to the office of U.S. Senator Jim Banks over a graphic she used in her class. Adams said Banks’ office then contacte...
www.ipm.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The ability of bad actors to derail any classroom curriculum they don't like is getting out of hand in the United States. Why would a student get offended over a graphic that describes structures of white supremacy? Is this another case of 'hit dogs holler'?
www.ipm.org/2025-11-07/i...
www.ipm.org/2025-11-07/i...
In the Spring, I'll be teaching two courses at Bemidji State University — Introduction to Turtle Island (a 1st-year course) and Indigenous Nation Building and Leadership (a 4th-year course). I'd love to bring in a few Indigenous guest lecturers!
Let me know if you're interested!
Let me know if you're interested!
November 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In the Spring, I'll be teaching two courses at Bemidji State University — Introduction to Turtle Island (a 1st-year course) and Indigenous Nation Building and Leadership (a 4th-year course). I'd love to bring in a few Indigenous guest lecturers!
Let me know if you're interested!
Let me know if you're interested!
This would go over very well in Minnesota and North Dakota.
November 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This would go over very well in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Lest we forget.
a field of red flowers with a single red flower in the foreground
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November 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Lest we forget.
That's another journal manuscript submitted..I don't know if having a year as productive as 2025 will be sustainable for me over the long term, or even the medium or short term.
Still, it feels very nice to keep articles moving through the pipeline and hopefully into publication!
Still, it feels very nice to keep articles moving through the pipeline and hopefully into publication!
November 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
That's another journal manuscript submitted..I don't know if having a year as productive as 2025 will be sustainable for me over the long term, or even the medium or short term.
Still, it feels very nice to keep articles moving through the pipeline and hopefully into publication!
Still, it feels very nice to keep articles moving through the pipeline and hopefully into publication!
These pictures just jumped into the comment section of a 17 year old girl's selfie on Facebook and said "Very nice..."
Collecting TikTok avatars of ppl telling me New York will be under sharia law in six months
November 8, 2025 at 12:57 AM
These pictures just jumped into the comment section of a 17 year old girl's selfie on Facebook and said "Very nice..."
My brother in Christ, why are you arguing with and threatening to block an AI?
November 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
My brother in Christ, why are you arguing with and threatening to block an AI?
Also, looks like I'm headed to Paris in May 2026 to present at the Latin American Studies Association conference. Allons-y!
the eiffel tower is lit up at night in paris , france .
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November 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Also, looks like I'm headed to Paris in May 2026 to present at the Latin American Studies Association conference. Allons-y!
Next year is looking like a year of books for me...
Starting with my first book, "Tales of an Indigenous Geographer", which is tentatively set for release in March/April 2026!
Starting with my first book, "Tales of an Indigenous Geographer", which is tentatively set for release in March/April 2026!
November 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Next year is looking like a year of books for me...
Starting with my first book, "Tales of an Indigenous Geographer", which is tentatively set for release in March/April 2026!
Starting with my first book, "Tales of an Indigenous Geographer", which is tentatively set for release in March/April 2026!
The best investment I make every year--a Moleskine planner, because I am schedule-challenged without a physical or digital calendar to lean on.
The second best investment--a healthy supply of correction tape dispensers, because schedules have that really annoying habit of changing quite often. 😆
The second best investment--a healthy supply of correction tape dispensers, because schedules have that really annoying habit of changing quite often. 😆
November 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The best investment I make every year--a Moleskine planner, because I am schedule-challenged without a physical or digital calendar to lean on.
The second best investment--a healthy supply of correction tape dispensers, because schedules have that really annoying habit of changing quite often. 😆
The second best investment--a healthy supply of correction tape dispensers, because schedules have that really annoying habit of changing quite often. 😆
Reposted by ᓃᔪᑲᒥᑳᐸᐤ Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles, Ph.D. (he/they/wiin)
URGENT CALL TO ACTION:
PORTLAND, ICE IS TRYING TO KIDNAP AND ABDUCT PEOPLE OUTSIDE SCHOOLS IN SAINT JOHNS NEIGHBORHOOD
The schools are on lockdown. They are asking for people to show up, cameras ready — also ready to be an " eye witness to a kiddo or family getting safely into their vehicle."
PORTLAND, ICE IS TRYING TO KIDNAP AND ABDUCT PEOPLE OUTSIDE SCHOOLS IN SAINT JOHNS NEIGHBORHOOD
The schools are on lockdown. They are asking for people to show up, cameras ready — also ready to be an " eye witness to a kiddo or family getting safely into their vehicle."
November 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
URGENT CALL TO ACTION:
PORTLAND, ICE IS TRYING TO KIDNAP AND ABDUCT PEOPLE OUTSIDE SCHOOLS IN SAINT JOHNS NEIGHBORHOOD
The schools are on lockdown. They are asking for people to show up, cameras ready — also ready to be an " eye witness to a kiddo or family getting safely into their vehicle."
PORTLAND, ICE IS TRYING TO KIDNAP AND ABDUCT PEOPLE OUTSIDE SCHOOLS IN SAINT JOHNS NEIGHBORHOOD
The schools are on lockdown. They are asking for people to show up, cameras ready — also ready to be an " eye witness to a kiddo or family getting safely into their vehicle."
I'm wondering if it will be worth it to do some friendly smack talk to my department chair (who is a Purdue alumnus) about the football game this weekend:
a person is holding a balloon that looks like a poop with a face on it .
ALT: a person is holding a balloon that looks like a poop with a face on it .
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November 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I'm wondering if it will be worth it to do some friendly smack talk to my department chair (who is a Purdue alumnus) about the football game this weekend:
Ol' Blake subsequently ran back to X and complained about how he was rightfully dragged for this opinion.
All drug use outside palliative care should be criminalized and possession of dealer quantities should be punishable by death without appeal.
November 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Ol' Blake subsequently ran back to X and complained about how he was rightfully dragged for this opinion.
I'm supposed to be flying to Texas later this month, and then on to Ohio, and back to Victoria. I am increasingly wondering if that trip is going to happen.
November 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I'm supposed to be flying to Texas later this month, and then on to Ohio, and back to Victoria. I am increasingly wondering if that trip is going to happen.
The Turtle Island Journal of Indigenous Health is accepting submissions for our next issue! Please see the link below for more information, and please share this call with your networks!
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Call for submissions for 5th issue!
| Turtle Island Journal of Indigenous Health
jps.library.utoronto.ca
November 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Turtle Island Journal of Indigenous Health is accepting submissions for our next issue! Please see the link below for more information, and please share this call with your networks!
jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/ti...
jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/ti...
Conservative feminism sounds like an oxymoron.
November 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Conservative feminism sounds like an oxymoron.