markhrutledge 🇨🇦
@markhrutledge.bsky.social
Design Educator + Senior Creative + International Speaker/Presenter + Futurist + Proud #Anishinaabe + Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada + Little Grand Rapids First Nation + Lac Seul First Nation
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The Red Rock Indian Band in northern Ontario has gone on the offence against drug use in their community.
They said they will evict anyone without notice who is allegedly involved in selling or trafficking drugs.
They said they will evict anyone without notice who is allegedly involved in selling or trafficking drugs.
A First Nation in Ontario takes action against illegal drug use in their community | APTN News
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November 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The Red Rock Indian Band in northern Ontario has gone on the offence against drug use in their community.
They said they will evict anyone without notice who is allegedly involved in selling or trafficking drugs.
They said they will evict anyone without notice who is allegedly involved in selling or trafficking drugs.
wasps at this time of year.
August 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
wasps at this time of year.
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'They’re dismissed. They are not fully investigated. And quite frankly, that has to change.'
Justice for Girls and the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs are among the groups calling for a coroner’s inquest into the deaths of three young Indigenous women.
Justice for Girls and the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs are among the groups calling for a coroner’s inquest into the deaths of three young Indigenous women.
B.C. groups demand inquest in deaths of young Indigenous women
Justice for Girls, UBCIC, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association joined the families of 3 women to demand an inquest into their deaths.
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May 5, 2025 at 11:38 PM
'They’re dismissed. They are not fully investigated. And quite frankly, that has to change.'
Justice for Girls and the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs are among the groups calling for a coroner’s inquest into the deaths of three young Indigenous women.
Justice for Girls and the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs are among the groups calling for a coroner’s inquest into the deaths of three young Indigenous women.
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Data holds knowledge. It holds identity. It holds power.
On the latest episode of APTN News InFocus, Cierra Bettens explores how Indigenous communities are taking control of their digital futures – and why it matters. Listen here: pod.fo/e/2c93d3
On the latest episode of APTN News InFocus, Cierra Bettens explores how Indigenous communities are taking control of their digital futures – and why it matters. Listen here: pod.fo/e/2c93d3
InFocus: #DataBack: Indigenous data sovereignty in the age of Big Tech
This week on APTN InFocus, host Cierra Bettens explores the growing movement for Indigenous data sovereignty. In a TED Talk, British investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr warns we may already ...
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April 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Data holds knowledge. It holds identity. It holds power.
On the latest episode of APTN News InFocus, Cierra Bettens explores how Indigenous communities are taking control of their digital futures – and why it matters. Listen here: pod.fo/e/2c93d3
On the latest episode of APTN News InFocus, Cierra Bettens explores how Indigenous communities are taking control of their digital futures – and why it matters. Listen here: pod.fo/e/2c93d3
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BREAKING: Pope Francis, voice for the poor who reshaped the Catholic Church but faced fierce resistance, has died at 88, the Vatican has announced.
Pope Francis has died, Vatican says | CNN
Pope Francis, voice for the poor who reshaped the Catholic Church, dies at 88, the Vatican has announced.
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April 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
BREAKING: Pope Francis, voice for the poor who reshaped the Catholic Church but faced fierce resistance, has died at 88, the Vatican has announced.
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What are the four failures of Indigenous identity verification? Amy Shawanda and Gabriel Maracle explore how academia enables ‘Red Face Research’ - from university hiring to granting agencies, publishers, and the Indigenous and academic community.
Read the full report on our website.
Read the full report on our website.
April 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
What are the four failures of Indigenous identity verification? Amy Shawanda and Gabriel Maracle explore how academia enables ‘Red Face Research’ - from university hiring to granting agencies, publishers, and the Indigenous and academic community.
Read the full report on our website.
Read the full report on our website.
Pretendians and Publications:
The Problem and Solutions to Redface Research - Yelowhead Institute Special Report
yellowheadinstitute.org/pretendians-...
The Problem and Solutions to Redface Research - Yelowhead Institute Special Report
yellowheadinstitute.org/pretendians-...
Pinasunniq: Reflections on a Northern Indigenous Economy
What is the relationship between Inuit self-determination and prosperity in the North?
yellowheadinstitute.org
April 2, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Pretendians and Publications:
The Problem and Solutions to Redface Research - Yelowhead Institute Special Report
yellowheadinstitute.org/pretendians-...
The Problem and Solutions to Redface Research - Yelowhead Institute Special Report
yellowheadinstitute.org/pretendians-...
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The deputy chief of Liard First Nation and four of its councillors are accusing their chief of trying to use band money to pay for his sister’s partner’s legal fees.
Liard First Nation deputy chief, councillors push back against chief using band money to help family member
The deputy chief and four councillors of Liard First Nation say it was inappropriate for the chief to try and use band money to help a family member.
www.aptnnews.ca
April 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The deputy chief of Liard First Nation and four of its councillors are accusing their chief of trying to use band money to pay for his sister’s partner’s legal fees.
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What do you think of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s response to questions about the Liberals and reconciliation?
April 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
What do you think of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s response to questions about the Liberals and reconciliation?
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The First Nations Leadership Council in British Columbia is pushing Canada to enact a law that would ban people from publicly denying the experience of residential school survivors.
Residential school denialism law needed to quell doubters: FNLC
The FNLC says a denialism law is needed to stop people from publicly challenging the experience of residential school survivors.
www.aptnnews.ca
March 25, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The First Nations Leadership Council in British Columbia is pushing Canada to enact a law that would ban people from publicly denying the experience of residential school survivors.
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A new art exhibit in Whitehorse is celebrating Yukon’s iconic bedazzled earrings.
My Big Bougie Beaded Earrings features 21 pairs of earrings made by First Nations artists living in or from the territory.
My Big Bougie Beaded Earrings features 21 pairs of earrings made by First Nations artists living in or from the territory.
Yukon exhibit showcases First Nations ‘Bougie’ jewelry
An art exhibit in Whitehorse is celebrating Yukon’s iconic bedazzled earrings. It's being curated by Kwanlin Dün First Nation citizen Teagyn Vallevand.
www.aptnnews.ca
March 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
A new art exhibit in Whitehorse is celebrating Yukon’s iconic bedazzled earrings.
My Big Bougie Beaded Earrings features 21 pairs of earrings made by First Nations artists living in or from the territory.
My Big Bougie Beaded Earrings features 21 pairs of earrings made by First Nations artists living in or from the territory.
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More than 300 workers Métis CFS workers in Manitoba will head to the picket line tomorrow if an agreement isn’t reached.
Métis CFS workers in Manitoba to strike Tuesday if deal not reached
CFS workers in Manitoba are set to strike Tuesday after negotiations break down.
www.aptnnews.ca
March 25, 2025 at 1:14 AM
More than 300 workers Métis CFS workers in Manitoba will head to the picket line tomorrow if an agreement isn’t reached.
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TOP 10 COMIC BOOKS
# 4
WEREWOLF BY NIGHT 32
This is the 1975 first appearance of Moon Knight.
$825(VF) ⬆️ $47
🔥🔥🔥🔥
This book tanked with MCU Phase 4, but the prices are starting to come back. This was easily a $1k book in 2021! After a Moon Knight tv show, with barely any Moon Knight, it crashed.
💫
# 4
WEREWOLF BY NIGHT 32
This is the 1975 first appearance of Moon Knight.
$825(VF) ⬆️ $47
🔥🔥🔥🔥
This book tanked with MCU Phase 4, but the prices are starting to come back. This was easily a $1k book in 2021! After a Moon Knight tv show, with barely any Moon Knight, it crashed.
💫
March 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
TOP 10 COMIC BOOKS
# 4
WEREWOLF BY NIGHT 32
This is the 1975 first appearance of Moon Knight.
$825(VF) ⬆️ $47
🔥🔥🔥🔥
This book tanked with MCU Phase 4, but the prices are starting to come back. This was easily a $1k book in 2021! After a Moon Knight tv show, with barely any Moon Knight, it crashed.
💫
# 4
WEREWOLF BY NIGHT 32
This is the 1975 first appearance of Moon Knight.
$825(VF) ⬆️ $47
🔥🔥🔥🔥
This book tanked with MCU Phase 4, but the prices are starting to come back. This was easily a $1k book in 2021! After a Moon Knight tv show, with barely any Moon Knight, it crashed.
💫
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A non-profit organization in Quebec is creating a space for Anishinaabeg to share wisdom and develop a video game to help the youth gain important knowledge.
Sharing essential Anishinaabe teachings through an augmented reality video game | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
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March 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A non-profit organization in Quebec is creating a space for Anishinaabeg to share wisdom and develop a video game to help the youth gain important knowledge.
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Tonight on APTN National News: Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth urges the province to take action against child sexual exploitation.
Canada-wide warrant issued in the N.W.T. shooting that killed one person and critically injured two others.
Canada-wide warrant issued in the N.W.T. shooting that killed one person and critically injured two others.
APTN National News: March 20, 2025 – Taking action against sexual exploitation, Canada-wide warrant
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March 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Tonight on APTN National News: Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth urges the province to take action against child sexual exploitation.
Canada-wide warrant issued in the N.W.T. shooting that killed one person and critically injured two others.
Canada-wide warrant issued in the N.W.T. shooting that killed one person and critically injured two others.
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Very heartening to see foreign officials mocking him for being a fucking clown. Feels like the garlic to his vampire
BREAKING NEWS: Canadian Premier Wab Kinew of Manitoba MOCKS Trump by signing a “beautiful” order that officially removes ALL American liquor from Canadian stores in his province.
Donald Trump just caused massive economic damage to our country. How sad and embarrassing.
Donald Trump just caused massive economic damage to our country. How sad and embarrassing.
March 8, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Very heartening to see foreign officials mocking him for being a fucking clown. Feels like the garlic to his vampire
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A look at a national gathering for First Nations, Inuit and Métis survivors of forced sterilization—why this event is a big step toward recognition and accountability, tonight on APTN National News.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
March 7, 2025 at 10:38 PM
A look at a national gathering for First Nations, Inuit and Métis survivors of forced sterilization—why this event is a big step toward recognition and accountability, tonight on APTN National News.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
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The Teslin Tlingit Council celebrated the swearing in of its first ever female chief on Thursday.
Elizabeth Bosely was sworn in at the First Nation’s annual assembly in Teslin, a two hours drive south of Whitehorse.
Elizabeth Bosely was sworn in at the First Nation’s annual assembly in Teslin, a two hours drive south of Whitehorse.
Teslin Tlingit Council swears in first female chief
The Teslin Tlingit council officially swore in its first female chief on Thursday.
www.aptnnews.ca
March 8, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The Teslin Tlingit Council celebrated the swearing in of its first ever female chief on Thursday.
Elizabeth Bosely was sworn in at the First Nation’s annual assembly in Teslin, a two hours drive south of Whitehorse.
Elizabeth Bosely was sworn in at the First Nation’s annual assembly in Teslin, a two hours drive south of Whitehorse.
CARAS Announces the Rescission of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s JUNO Awards
… in light of recent information, including Ms. Sainte-Marie’s confirmation that she is not Canadian, CARAS will revoke Buffy Sainte-Marie’s JUNO Awards and Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction…
… in light of recent information, including Ms. Sainte-Marie’s confirmation that she is not Canadian, CARAS will revoke Buffy Sainte-Marie’s JUNO Awards and Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction…
March 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
CARAS Announces the Rescission of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s JUNO Awards
… in light of recent information, including Ms. Sainte-Marie’s confirmation that she is not Canadian, CARAS will revoke Buffy Sainte-Marie’s JUNO Awards and Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction…
… in light of recent information, including Ms. Sainte-Marie’s confirmation that she is not Canadian, CARAS will revoke Buffy Sainte-Marie’s JUNO Awards and Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction…
Buffy Sainte-Marie removed from Canadian Museum for Human Rights exhibit
Buffy Sainte-Marie has been scrubbed out of an exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights because of questions surrounding the folk singer and activist's claims of First Nations identity.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Buffy Sainte-Marie has been scrubbed out of an exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights because of questions surrounding the folk singer and activist's claims of First Nations identity.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Buffy Sainte-Marie removed from Canadian Museum for Human Rights exhibit | CBC News
Buffy Sainte-Marie has been scrubbed out of an exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights because of questions surrounding the folk singer and activist's claims of First Nations identity.
www.cbc.ca
February 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Buffy Sainte-Marie removed from Canadian Museum for Human Rights exhibit
Buffy Sainte-Marie has been scrubbed out of an exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights because of questions surrounding the folk singer and activist's claims of First Nations identity.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Buffy Sainte-Marie has been scrubbed out of an exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights because of questions surrounding the folk singer and activist's claims of First Nations identity.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Indigenous Books 2025✨(part 5) #booksky
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Preordering Indigenous books is important because it directly supports Indigenous authors and amplifies their voices in the publishing industry leading to better promotion, wider distribution, and even more book deals for Indigenous creators.
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Preordering Indigenous books is important because it directly supports Indigenous authors and amplifies their voices in the publishing industry leading to better promotion, wider distribution, and even more book deals for Indigenous creators.
February 26, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Indigenous Books 2025✨(part 5) #booksky
PRE-ORDER NOW-
Preordering Indigenous books is important because it directly supports Indigenous authors and amplifies their voices in the publishing industry leading to better promotion, wider distribution, and even more book deals for Indigenous creators.
PRE-ORDER NOW-
Preordering Indigenous books is important because it directly supports Indigenous authors and amplifies their voices in the publishing industry leading to better promotion, wider distribution, and even more book deals for Indigenous creators.
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If anyone needs to read something at least semi-hopeful, the latest @highcountrynews.bsky.social story I edited, by the wonderful Caroline Van Hemert, is about a wolf pack's remarkable ability to pivot under pressure, and thrive.
Life lessons from a coastal wolf pack - High Country News
In Alaska, a biologist and her family learn how quickly these iconic predators can change the menu — and bend the rules.
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February 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
If anyone needs to read something at least semi-hopeful, the latest @highcountrynews.bsky.social story I edited, by the wonderful Caroline Van Hemert, is about a wolf pack's remarkable ability to pivot under pressure, and thrive.
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February 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM