Amy Romer
@amyromer.bsky.social
Journalist: IndigiNews
Mentor: The Shift Peer Newsroom @ Megaphone Magazine
Trebek and Nat Geo grantee 2024 - 2026
Mentor: The Shift Peer Newsroom @ Megaphone Magazine
Trebek and Nat Geo grantee 2024 - 2026
Reposted by Amy Romer
Gitxsan culture is matrilineal — which translates into how young people are protected and fought for, beyond colonial rules.
Second in a three-part series by Amy Romer.
indiginews.com/features/git...
Second in a three-part series by Amy Romer.
indiginews.com/features/git...
How Gitxsan women fought to assert child welfare jurisdiction away from MCFD: ‘We said absolutely not’
The nation's culture is matrilineal — which translates into how young people are protected and fought for, beyond colonial rules
indiginews.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Gitxsan culture is matrilineal — which translates into how young people are protected and fought for, beyond colonial rules.
Second in a three-part series by Amy Romer.
indiginews.com/features/git...
Second in a three-part series by Amy Romer.
indiginews.com/features/git...
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It hasn’t been an easy journey for the Gitxsan community of Gitanmaax to take power back from colonial child ‘welfare’ agencies — but the newly launched Wila Dildilsdi’m is counting every small victory.
First in a three-part series by Amy Romer.
indiginews.com/features/git...
First in a three-part series by Amy Romer.
indiginews.com/features/git...
In Gitanmaax, new family services department is fighting to protect children
It hasn’t been an easy journey to take power back from colonial child ‘welfare’ agencies — but the newly launched Wila Dildilsdi’m is counting every small victory
indiginews.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It hasn’t been an easy journey for the Gitxsan community of Gitanmaax to take power back from colonial child ‘welfare’ agencies — but the newly launched Wila Dildilsdi’m is counting every small victory.
First in a three-part series by Amy Romer.
indiginews.com/features/git...
First in a three-part series by Amy Romer.
indiginews.com/features/git...
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I love this piece by @amyromer.bsky.social, which documents a Squamish Youth bike trip around their territories.
“The kids visit their relatives and receive teachings and guidance from them along the way.”
“The kids visit their relatives and receive teachings and guidance from them along the way.”
The sound of bike tires crunched over gravel as a group of children and Youth set off toward Wíwḵ’em village in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh — their first stop on an annual Rez Ride.
Story by Amy Romer 🚲
indiginews.com/sports/skwxw...
Story by Amy Romer 🚲
indiginews.com/sports/skwxw...
October 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I love this piece by @amyromer.bsky.social, which documents a Squamish Youth bike trip around their territories.
“The kids visit their relatives and receive teachings and guidance from them along the way.”
“The kids visit their relatives and receive teachings and guidance from them along the way.”
My latest for @indiginews.bsky.social was a lot of fun! 🚲 📸 🌱
I love this piece by @amyromer.bsky.social, which documents a Squamish Youth bike trip around their territories.
“The kids visit their relatives and receive teachings and guidance from them along the way.”
“The kids visit their relatives and receive teachings and guidance from them along the way.”
The sound of bike tires crunched over gravel as a group of children and Youth set off toward Wíwḵ’em village in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh — their first stop on an annual Rez Ride.
Story by Amy Romer 🚲
indiginews.com/sports/skwxw...
Story by Amy Romer 🚲
indiginews.com/sports/skwxw...
October 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
My latest for @indiginews.bsky.social was a lot of fun! 🚲 📸 🌱
“Visiting is an art — especially when you visit the Elders.”
The Menmen tl’a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh mountain bike team ride through ancestral villages on their annual Rez Ride — reconnecting to culture, land, and one another.
My latest for IndigiNews.
indiginews.com/sports/skwxw...
The Menmen tl’a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh mountain bike team ride through ancestral villages on their annual Rez Ride — reconnecting to culture, land, and one another.
My latest for IndigiNews.
indiginews.com/sports/skwxw...
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Youth connect to their lands — and relatives — with annual Rez Ride
The Menmen tl’a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh mountain bike team pedals through ancestral villages — guided by Elders, culture and community spirit
indiginews.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“Visiting is an art — especially when you visit the Elders.”
The Menmen tl’a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh mountain bike team ride through ancestral villages on their annual Rez Ride — reconnecting to culture, land, and one another.
My latest for IndigiNews.
indiginews.com/sports/skwxw...
The Menmen tl’a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh mountain bike team ride through ancestral villages on their annual Rez Ride — reconnecting to culture, land, and one another.
My latest for IndigiNews.
indiginews.com/sports/skwxw...
Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua leaders say Pipi7íyekw (Joffre Lakes) needs time to rest.
Their decision sparked backlash, with some responses revealing racism and a lack of understanding about the Indian Act.
Read my latest feature for @indiginews.bsky.social
indiginews.com/features/nat...
#joffrelakes
Their decision sparked backlash, with some responses revealing racism and a lack of understanding about the Indian Act.
Read my latest feature for @indiginews.bsky.social
indiginews.com/features/nat...
#joffrelakes
Nations call for longer closure of park to assess damage: ‘It’s time for Pipi7íyekw to rest’
Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua leaders say a provincial decision on ‘Joffre Lakes Park’ highlights broader issues around respecting Indigenous rights
indiginews.com
August 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua leaders say Pipi7íyekw (Joffre Lakes) needs time to rest.
Their decision sparked backlash, with some responses revealing racism and a lack of understanding about the Indian Act.
Read my latest feature for @indiginews.bsky.social
indiginews.com/features/nat...
#joffrelakes
Their decision sparked backlash, with some responses revealing racism and a lack of understanding about the Indian Act.
Read my latest feature for @indiginews.bsky.social
indiginews.com/features/nat...
#joffrelakes
Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua leaders say Pipi7íyekw (Joffre Lakes) needs time to rest.
Their decision has sparked backlash, with some responses revealing racism and a lack of understanding about the Indian Act.
Read my latest feature for @indiginews.bsky.social: indiginews.com/features/nat...
Their decision has sparked backlash, with some responses revealing racism and a lack of understanding about the Indian Act.
Read my latest feature for @indiginews.bsky.social: indiginews.com/features/nat...
Nations call for longer closure of park to assess damage: ‘It’s time for Pipi7íyekw to rest’
Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua leaders say a provincial decision on ‘Joffre Lakes Park’ highlights broader issues around respecting Indigenous rights
indiginews.com
August 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua leaders say Pipi7íyekw (Joffre Lakes) needs time to rest.
Their decision has sparked backlash, with some responses revealing racism and a lack of understanding about the Indian Act.
Read my latest feature for @indiginews.bsky.social: indiginews.com/features/nat...
Their decision has sparked backlash, with some responses revealing racism and a lack of understanding about the Indian Act.
Read my latest feature for @indiginews.bsky.social: indiginews.com/features/nat...
A great reminder for those avoiding, or worried about travel south of the border. By @edenfineday.bsky.social.
In divisive political times, we need each other more than ever
Despite an imaginary line dividing us, ‘Canadians’ and ‘Americans’ are part of one human family — and we have more in common than we do differences
Despite an imaginary line dividing us, ‘Canadians’ and ‘Americans’ are part of one human family — and we have more in common than we do differences
August 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A great reminder for those avoiding, or worried about travel south of the border. By @edenfineday.bsky.social.
Today, District of Squamish is voting on whether to allow a second LNG floatel — bringing 900 more workers to Átl’ḵa7tsem (Howe Sound).
I covered it, and the recent court case that gave the first one the green light. Must-read via @indiginews.bsky.social:
indiginews.com/features/in-...
I covered it, and the recent court case that gave the first one the green light. Must-read via @indiginews.bsky.social:
indiginews.com/features/in-...
Legal challenge fails to stop contentious Sḵwx̱wú7mesh floatel — but affirms women’s rights
Court rejects judicial review challenge by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Elder and Youth. But as Woodfibre applies for a second cruise-ship work camp, fears of gender-based violence remain high
indiginews.com
July 29, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Today, District of Squamish is voting on whether to allow a second LNG floatel — bringing 900 more workers to Átl’ḵa7tsem (Howe Sound).
I covered it, and the recent court case that gave the first one the green light. Must-read via @indiginews.bsky.social:
indiginews.com/features/in-...
I covered it, and the recent court case that gave the first one the green light. Must-read via @indiginews.bsky.social:
indiginews.com/features/in-...
Just watched the new 2025 National Geographic documentary, Ocean with David Attenborough — highly recommend.
It finally dives into how messed up global fisheries are, with some seriously disturbing footage of commercial fishing in action. Not at all easy to watch, but so important.
It finally dives into how messed up global fisheries are, with some seriously disturbing footage of commercial fishing in action. Not at all easy to watch, but so important.
July 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Just watched the new 2025 National Geographic documentary, Ocean with David Attenborough — highly recommend.
It finally dives into how messed up global fisheries are, with some seriously disturbing footage of commercial fishing in action. Not at all easy to watch, but so important.
It finally dives into how messed up global fisheries are, with some seriously disturbing footage of commercial fishing in action. Not at all easy to watch, but so important.
I feel like divide and conquer is a theme that features in all of my IndigiNews stories
July 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I feel like divide and conquer is a theme that features in all of my IndigiNews stories
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Reposted by Amy Romer
Łingít, Haida and Híɫzaqv people have gathered haaw da.aa and kelp to share, trade and gift. Now, grey whales have joined the harvest. Their presence brings a new pressure — one that both humans/non-humans are learning to navigate.
Writes @amyromer.bsky.social, in collab w/ @indiginews.bsky.social
Writes @amyromer.bsky.social, in collab w/ @indiginews.bsky.social
In Sitka, Łingít fishers share herring harvests with a surprise influx of grey whales - High Country News
An unprecedented whale surge in Alaska waters has changed how humans interact with a vital yaaw fishery.
www.hcn.org
July 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Łingít, Haida and Híɫzaqv people have gathered haaw da.aa and kelp to share, trade and gift. Now, grey whales have joined the harvest. Their presence brings a new pressure — one that both humans/non-humans are learning to navigate.
Writes @amyromer.bsky.social, in collab w/ @indiginews.bsky.social
Writes @amyromer.bsky.social, in collab w/ @indiginews.bsky.social
Thankful for this co-publishing opportunity with @highcountrynews.org and @indiginews.bsky.social, and for funding from
@insidenatgeo.bsky.social 💙 🐟
@insidenatgeo.bsky.social 💙 🐟
Łingít, Haida and Híɫzaqv people have gathered haaw da.aa and kelp to share, trade and gift. Now, grey whales have joined the harvest. Their presence brings a new pressure — one that both humans/non-humans are learning to navigate.
Writes @amyromer.bsky.social, in collab w/ @indiginews.bsky.social
Writes @amyromer.bsky.social, in collab w/ @indiginews.bsky.social
In Sitka, Łingít fishers share herring harvests with a surprise influx of grey whales - High Country News
An unprecedented whale surge in Alaska waters has changed how humans interact with a vital yaaw fishery.
www.hcn.org
July 17, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Thankful for this co-publishing opportunity with @highcountrynews.org and @indiginews.bsky.social, and for funding from
@insidenatgeo.bsky.social 💙 🐟
@insidenatgeo.bsky.social 💙 🐟
“We know from past experience that many reports end up sitting on the shelf, said Jennifer Charlesworth, Representative for Children and Youth. "We owe it to Colby not to look away.”
My latest for @indiginews.bsky.social.
My latest for @indiginews.bsky.social.
One year after scathing report into 11-year-old’s death, watchdog says not enough has changed
RCY says child welfare system has made some improvements — but not enough — after investigation into death of Indigenous boy in ‘B.C.’ foster home
indiginews.com/news/dont-lo...
RCY says child welfare system has made some improvements — but not enough — after investigation into death of Indigenous boy in ‘B.C.’ foster home
indiginews.com/news/dont-lo...
One year after scathing report into 11-year-old’s death, watchdog says not enough has changed
RCY says child welfare system has made some improvements — but not enough — after investigation into death of Indigenous boy in ‘B.C.’ foster home
indiginews.com
July 17, 2025 at 1:12 AM
“We know from past experience that many reports end up sitting on the shelf, said Jennifer Charlesworth, Representative for Children and Youth. "We owe it to Colby not to look away.”
My latest for @indiginews.bsky.social.
My latest for @indiginews.bsky.social.
🐋 Grey whales weren’t always here.
But now, they’re arriving in huge numbers during the herring spawn. In Sheet’ká, fishers and whales are sharing the harvest — under mounting pressure.
Story and photos by me for @indiginews.bsky.social and @highcountrynews.org.
indiginews.com/features/lin...
But now, they’re arriving in huge numbers during the herring spawn. In Sheet’ká, fishers and whales are sharing the harvest — under mounting pressure.
Story and photos by me for @indiginews.bsky.social and @highcountrynews.org.
indiginews.com/features/lin...
In Sheet’ká, Łingít fishers share herring harvests with a surprise influx of grey whales
An unprecedented surge of the massive marine mammals in ‘Alaskan’ waters has changed how humans interact with a vital yaaw fishery
indiginews.com
July 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM
🐋 Grey whales weren’t always here.
But now, they’re arriving in huge numbers during the herring spawn. In Sheet’ká, fishers and whales are sharing the harvest — under mounting pressure.
Story and photos by me for @indiginews.bsky.social and @highcountrynews.org.
indiginews.com/features/lin...
But now, they’re arriving in huge numbers during the herring spawn. In Sheet’ká, fishers and whales are sharing the harvest — under mounting pressure.
Story and photos by me for @indiginews.bsky.social and @highcountrynews.org.
indiginews.com/features/lin...
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At the #CAJawards with friends from IndigiNews, The Rover and Press Progress! Good luck to all the nominees!
June 1, 2025 at 12:23 AM
At the #CAJawards with friends from IndigiNews, The Rover and Press Progress! Good luck to all the nominees!
Reposted by Amy Romer
Amid a climate crisis, ‘Vital Signs’ documents the ‘relentless force’ of changing landscapes
The new exhibition at the Bill Reid Gallery features multimedia work from six First Nations artists touching on the personal and collective impacts of climate change
indiginews.com/arts/vital-s...
The new exhibition at the Bill Reid Gallery features multimedia work from six First Nations artists touching on the personal and collective impacts of climate change
indiginews.com/arts/vital-s...
Amid a climate crisis, ‘Vital Signs’ documents the 'relentless force' of changing landscapes
The new exhibition at the Bill Reid Gallery features multimedia work from six First Nations artists touching on the personal and collective impacts of climate change
indiginews.com
May 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Amid a climate crisis, ‘Vital Signs’ documents the ‘relentless force’ of changing landscapes
The new exhibition at the Bill Reid Gallery features multimedia work from six First Nations artists touching on the personal and collective impacts of climate change
indiginews.com/arts/vital-s...
The new exhibition at the Bill Reid Gallery features multimedia work from six First Nations artists touching on the personal and collective impacts of climate change
indiginews.com/arts/vital-s...
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A century after they disappeared from Squamish Nation waters, slhawt’ (herring) eggs were spotted in 2020 — and now the the food & cultural activities associated with these small silvery fish returning too. Story and photos by @amyromer.bsky.social 🐟 thenarwhal.ca/squamish-nat...
Squamish Nations celebrates herring harvest | The Narwhal
As the small silvery fish return to Squamish waters, the nation is rekindling food and cultural traditions
thenarwhal.ca
May 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
A century after they disappeared from Squamish Nation waters, slhawt’ (herring) eggs were spotted in 2020 — and now the the food & cultural activities associated with these small silvery fish returning too. Story and photos by @amyromer.bsky.social 🐟 thenarwhal.ca/squamish-nat...
Yay! So glad this story is being shared widely. Thanking Matthew Van Oostdam, Charlene Williams and members of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw for welcoming me in to tell their story.
A century after they disappeared from Squamish Nation waters, slhawt’ (herring) eggs were spotted in 2020 — and now the the food & cultural activities associated with these small silvery fish returning too. Story and photos by @amyromer.bsky.social 🐟 thenarwhal.ca/squamish-nat...
Squamish Nations celebrates herring harvest | The Narwhal
As the small silvery fish return to Squamish waters, the nation is rekindling food and cultural traditions
thenarwhal.ca
May 21, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Yay! So glad this story is being shared widely. Thanking Matthew Van Oostdam, Charlene Williams and members of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw for welcoming me in to tell their story.
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The @globalreportingcentre.org also snagged another nomination with this long form feature by @amyromer.bsky.social for The Tyee! Amy has been a longtime collaborator with the GRC and an absolute gem to work with. A special thanks to @thetyee.ca for their work and support.
🧳 A Migrant’s Nightmare: Five Months Captive in Istanbul’s Airport
@thetyee.ca
Finalist for Best Feature Article: Long at the 2025 Digital Publishing Awards
Congrats to @amyromer.bsky.social and collaborators!
🔗 zurl.co/1XAo0
#DigitalPublishingAwards #DPA25
@thetyee.ca
Finalist for Best Feature Article: Long at the 2025 Digital Publishing Awards
Congrats to @amyromer.bsky.social and collaborators!
🔗 zurl.co/1XAo0
#DigitalPublishingAwards #DPA25
May 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The @globalreportingcentre.org also snagged another nomination with this long form feature by @amyromer.bsky.social for The Tyee! Amy has been a longtime collaborator with the GRC and an absolute gem to work with. A special thanks to @thetyee.ca for their work and support.
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Wow! So proud of the @globalreportingcentre.org team for the two nominations we received for the Digital Publishing Awards. One for our podcast State of Play and another for a long-feature collaboration with @amyromer.bsky.social and @thetyee.ca.
🎉 Finalists for the 2025 Digital Publishing Awards have been announced!
From compelling journalism to interactive design, these nominees represent the best in Canadian digital publishing.
🌐 See the full list: zurl.co/8FlQL
#DPA25 #DigitalPublishing #CanadianMedia
From compelling journalism to interactive design, these nominees represent the best in Canadian digital publishing.
🌐 See the full list: zurl.co/8FlQL
#DPA25 #DigitalPublishing #CanadianMedia
May 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Wow! So proud of the @globalreportingcentre.org team for the two nominations we received for the Digital Publishing Awards. One for our podcast State of Play and another for a long-feature collaboration with @amyromer.bsky.social and @thetyee.ca.
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We're honoured that our podcast, State of Play, was nominated for Best Podcast—Current Affairs and that @amyromer.bsky.social's feature article, A Migrant's Nightmare—a collaboration with @thetyee.ca and the GRC—was nominated for Best Feature Article—Long. Congrats to all of the other nominees!
🎉 Finalists for the 2025 Digital Publishing Awards have been announced!
From compelling journalism to interactive design, these nominees represent the best in Canadian digital publishing.
🌐 See the full list: zurl.co/8FlQL
#DPA25 #DigitalPublishing #CanadianMedia
From compelling journalism to interactive design, these nominees represent the best in Canadian digital publishing.
🌐 See the full list: zurl.co/8FlQL
#DPA25 #DigitalPublishing #CanadianMedia
May 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We're honoured that our podcast, State of Play, was nominated for Best Podcast—Current Affairs and that @amyromer.bsky.social's feature article, A Migrant's Nightmare—a collaboration with @thetyee.ca and the GRC—was nominated for Best Feature Article—Long. Congrats to all of the other nominees!
Oh, this is cool! Thanking the @globalreportingcentre.org and @thetyee.ca for bringing this story to me and supporting me. Also, Durrie Bouscaren for research and fixing.
🧳 A Migrant’s Nightmare: Five Months Captive in Istanbul’s Airport
@thetyee.ca
Finalist for Best Feature Article: Long at the 2025 Digital Publishing Awards
Congrats to @amyromer.bsky.social and collaborators!
🔗 zurl.co/1XAo0
#DigitalPublishingAwards #DPA25
@thetyee.ca
Finalist for Best Feature Article: Long at the 2025 Digital Publishing Awards
Congrats to @amyromer.bsky.social and collaborators!
🔗 zurl.co/1XAo0
#DigitalPublishingAwards #DPA25
May 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Oh, this is cool! Thanking the @globalreportingcentre.org and @thetyee.ca for bringing this story to me and supporting me. Also, Durrie Bouscaren for research and fixing.
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Thank you for writing this, Amy. You summed up a big theme in my book better than I did: "from isolation to organizing." Joining the fight was key to kicking shame.
Everyone in #Vancouver should read this book by @garthmullins.bsky.social — and so should anyone touched by the toxic drug crisis or convinced they have an opinion about it. And if you don’t believe me, grab a copy of Megaphone and let me persuade you straight from the page.
Crackdown podcaster Garth Mullins releases a new memoir of the same name that offers a more personal look at the ongoing toxic drug crisis. Story by @amyromer.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Thank you for writing this, Amy. You summed up a big theme in my book better than I did: "from isolation to organizing." Joining the fight was key to kicking shame.