Veldon Coburn
@veldoncoburn.bsky.social
Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn
Associate Professor - McGill
PhD Political Science
Associate Professor - McGill
PhD Political Science
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"At a time when universities are being defunded by governments and vilified by ultra-conservative pundits, defining their value has never been more urgent”
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"At a time when universities are being defunded by governments and vilified by ultra-conservative pundits, defining their value has never been more urgent”
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Knowledge Under Siege
At a time when universities are being defunded by governments and vilified by ultra-conservative pundits, defining their value has never been more urgentFor decades, efforts to quantify the value of u...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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"At a time when universities are being defunded by governments and vilified by ultra-conservative pundits, defining their value has never been more urgent”
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"At a time when universities are being defunded by governments and vilified by ultra-conservative pundits, defining their value has never been more urgent”
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Read my statement on IDF soldiers platformed at Canadian universities here: www.heathermcpherson.ca/statement_on...
November 10, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Read my statement on IDF soldiers platformed at Canadian universities here: www.heathermcpherson.ca/statement_on...
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In the last week another First Nation in BC had 400+km of land returned to them. And no one has talked about it. It's obviously not about land. It's only about hate and fear mongering.
November 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
In the last week another First Nation in BC had 400+km of land returned to them. And no one has talked about it. It's obviously not about land. It's only about hate and fear mongering.
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This might be the most unhinged thing you read this morning about last night.
November 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
This might be the most unhinged thing you read this morning about last night.
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I hope Ohtani didn’t have a lot of money riding on this game
November 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I hope Ohtani didn’t have a lot of money riding on this game
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Thank you George Springer.
My advice? Sock a Dodger.
My advice? Sock a dinger.
November 2, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Thank you George Springer.
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My advice? Sock a Dodger.
My advice? Sock a dinger.
November 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
My advice? Sock a Dodger.
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Thank you Bichette. You chose wisely.
My advice? Sock a dinger.
November 2, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Thank you Bichette. You chose wisely.
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Carleton University’s Laura Hall talks about her new book, Bloodied Bodies, Bloodied Landscapes: Settler Colonialism in Horror, and how the horror genre has been hiding colonial stereotypes under beds and in closets with their other monsters.
Colonial stereotypes in horror movies – fixing the genre without using real trauma | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
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October 30, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Carleton University’s Laura Hall talks about her new book, Bloodied Bodies, Bloodied Landscapes: Settler Colonialism in Horror, and how the horror genre has been hiding colonial stereotypes under beds and in closets with their other monsters.
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'Billions of dollars have been taken out of our lands with limited return to our community,' says Chief Jean-Guy Whiteduck.
Kitigan Zibi files lawsuit over lands in western Quebec
Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation north of Ottawa has filed a lawsuit demanding Aboriginal title over lands in western Quebec.
www.aptnnews.ca
October 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
'Billions of dollars have been taken out of our lands with limited return to our community,' says Chief Jean-Guy Whiteduck.
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UNLOCKED: Last year, Chris Alexander smeared journalist David Pugliese as a Russian asset behind the shield of parliamentary privilege.
Yesterday, he was allowed to testify at a parliamentary committee as if nothing happened.
www.readtheorchard.org/p/senate-com...
Yesterday, he was allowed to testify at a parliamentary committee as if nothing happened.
www.readtheorchard.org/p/senate-com...
Senate committee fetes ex-parliamentarian behind discredited spy allegations against journalist
A year after submitting fraudulent documents that smeared reporter David Pugliese to a House committee, Chris Alexander faces no scrutiny over disinformation credentials.
www.readtheorchard.org
October 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
UNLOCKED: Last year, Chris Alexander smeared journalist David Pugliese as a Russian asset behind the shield of parliamentary privilege.
Yesterday, he was allowed to testify at a parliamentary committee as if nothing happened.
www.readtheorchard.org/p/senate-com...
Yesterday, he was allowed to testify at a parliamentary committee as if nothing happened.
www.readtheorchard.org/p/senate-com...
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Don't forget wealth inequality accelerated, because the austerity seems to only impact some (like maybe the lower 90% now)
I lived through the 90s. Hospitals closed. Infrastructure crumbled. Tuition doubled. Public investment in housing ended. User fees increased. I’d rather not do this again.
Canada's budget will focus on austerity and investment, says PM Carney
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that the upcoming federal budget would focus on both austerity and investments, adding that current government spending was unsustainable.
www.reuters.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Don't forget wealth inequality accelerated, because the austerity seems to only impact some (like maybe the lower 90% now)
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‘Speaking Through Craft: Cultural Storytelling in Business’ was hosted at Montreal’s McGill University as a way to celebrate and showcase the importance of Indigenous women-led businesses.
APTN’s Kim Sullivan reports on how culture meets commerce.
APTN’s Kim Sullivan reports on how culture meets commerce.
The importance of Indigenous women-led businesses celebrated at McGill University | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
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October 27, 2025 at 11:52 PM
‘Speaking Through Craft: Cultural Storytelling in Business’ was hosted at Montreal’s McGill University as a way to celebrate and showcase the importance of Indigenous women-led businesses.
APTN’s Kim Sullivan reports on how culture meets commerce.
APTN’s Kim Sullivan reports on how culture meets commerce.
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✅ Avi Lewis
❌ Heather McPherson
❌ Heather McPherson
Only one candidate proposed bold policies at the NDP leadership forum
The CLC-sponsored NDP leadership forum focused largely on the candidates’ biographies and personalities.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
✅ Avi Lewis
❌ Heather McPherson
❌ Heather McPherson
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The only valid thing about this bill is this - land acknowledgements shouldn't: "attribute collective guilt to individuals based on race, ancestry or the actions of Canadian historical figures."
But then... real ones don't. Real ones follow the Coast Salish law that created them.
But then... real ones don't. Real ones follow the Coast Salish law that created them.
Another big fail for the OneBC party (which has only two MLAs, both of whom were elected as part of a different party) www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
B.C. MLA's bill to prohibit land acknowledgements in schools fails 1st reading | CBC News
Members of B.C.’s Legislative Assembly have overwhelmingly voted down a proposed act from MLA Dallas Brodie that would prohibit publicly funded employees in schools and other public bodies from making...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The only valid thing about this bill is this - land acknowledgements shouldn't: "attribute collective guilt to individuals based on race, ancestry or the actions of Canadian historical figures."
But then... real ones don't. Real ones follow the Coast Salish law that created them.
But then... real ones don't. Real ones follow the Coast Salish law that created them.
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At an Indigenous identity conference in Ottawa, and saw this come through my linkedin - a great position for this Indigenous professor. I hope the pretendian issue is front and centre for them - as it plays a role in Indigenous over incarceration numbers.
October 23, 2025 at 2:13 AM
At an Indigenous identity conference in Ottawa, and saw this come through my linkedin - a great position for this Indigenous professor. I hope the pretendian issue is front and centre for them - as it plays a role in Indigenous over incarceration numbers.
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"Canada stands at a crossroads on pharmacare. Will we build a program that guarantees medication for all, or one that protects the profits of private insurers?
- @drlschummers.bsky.social, Frédérique Chabot, @enethery.bsky.social & Amanda Black
#pharmacare #cdnpoli
- @drlschummers.bsky.social, Frédérique Chabot, @enethery.bsky.social & Amanda Black
#pharmacare #cdnpoli
Here is what we stand to lose if we let private insurers write Canada’s pharmacare plan
Private insurance companies are working hard to convince Canadians that a “fill-the-gaps” drug plan is good enough. It isn’t.
www.thestar.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"Canada stands at a crossroads on pharmacare. Will we build a program that guarantees medication for all, or one that protects the profits of private insurers?
- @drlschummers.bsky.social, Frédérique Chabot, @enethery.bsky.social & Amanda Black
#pharmacare #cdnpoli
- @drlschummers.bsky.social, Frédérique Chabot, @enethery.bsky.social & Amanda Black
#pharmacare #cdnpoli
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What’s happening in Nova Scotia?
Mi’kmaq land protectors have held their ground for over a month. But a new law could change everything.
APTN’s Angel Moore reports from Hunters Mountain and Veldon Coburn explains what’s at stake for Indigenous rights.
Listen to the latest APTN News InFocus:
Mi’kmaq land protectors have held their ground for over a month. But a new law could change everything.
APTN’s Angel Moore reports from Hunters Mountain and Veldon Coburn explains what’s at stake for Indigenous rights.
Listen to the latest APTN News InFocus:
InFocus: On the ground in Unama'ki: Land protectors sound alarm over Indigenous rights in Canada
On this edition of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens looks at a new law in Nova Scotia that could threaten Mi’kmaq treaty rights. Land protectors at Hunters Mountain in Unama’ki have preve...
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October 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
What’s happening in Nova Scotia?
Mi’kmaq land protectors have held their ground for over a month. But a new law could change everything.
APTN’s Angel Moore reports from Hunters Mountain and Veldon Coburn explains what’s at stake for Indigenous rights.
Listen to the latest APTN News InFocus:
Mi’kmaq land protectors have held their ground for over a month. But a new law could change everything.
APTN’s Angel Moore reports from Hunters Mountain and Veldon Coburn explains what’s at stake for Indigenous rights.
Listen to the latest APTN News InFocus:
Former premier of Nunavut calls on Carney to stop victimizing Inuit involved in biological experiments lawsuit www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
Former premier of Nunavut calls on Carney to stop victimizing Inuit
Paul Quassa is among the Plaintiffs in a class action filed almost six years ago over biological experiments.
www.aptnnews.ca
October 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Former premier of Nunavut calls on Carney to stop victimizing Inuit involved in biological experiments lawsuit www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
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Liberals and Conservatives have let corporate grocers rip off Canadians for far too long.
Billions in profits for the Big 3 Grocers, while working-class people wonder how they’ll afford their next meal.
No more waiting for the market to fix itself. Canada needs a public option for grocery stores.
Billions in profits for the Big 3 Grocers, while working-class people wonder how they’ll afford their next meal.
No more waiting for the market to fix itself. Canada needs a public option for grocery stores.
October 9, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Liberals and Conservatives have let corporate grocers rip off Canadians for far too long.
Billions in profits for the Big 3 Grocers, while working-class people wonder how they’ll afford their next meal.
No more waiting for the market to fix itself. Canada needs a public option for grocery stores.
Billions in profits for the Big 3 Grocers, while working-class people wonder how they’ll afford their next meal.
No more waiting for the market to fix itself. Canada needs a public option for grocery stores.
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October 8th is one of my favourite days because this one time on October 8th - I went to Christopher Columbus' birthplace and installed a plaque on his home, claiming the property on behalf of the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas.
October 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
October 8th is one of my favourite days because this one time on October 8th - I went to Christopher Columbus' birthplace and installed a plaque on his home, claiming the property on behalf of the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas.
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LIVE: Leaders of Kebaowek First Nation are in Ottawa ahead of a case in Federal Court over a nuclear disposal site on the Ottawa River.
Kebaowek First Nation holds news conference in Ottawa over Chalk River proposal | APTN News
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October 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
LIVE: Leaders of Kebaowek First Nation are in Ottawa ahead of a case in Federal Court over a nuclear disposal site on the Ottawa River.
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Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation, a 100% Inuit-owned company is building a community wind turbine and battery 5km from Sanikiluaq: "These will cut the demand for diesel required for electricity by at least 50%" 👏👏👏
October 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation, a 100% Inuit-owned company is building a community wind turbine and battery 5km from Sanikiluaq: "These will cut the demand for diesel required for electricity by at least 50%" 👏👏👏
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Saugeen First Nation in Ontario joined together for some sun and sand to celebrate getting their beach back.
The fight to be recognized as the rightful owners of a popular beach ended a month ago after the Supreme Court refused to hear a case against them.
The fight to be recognized as the rightful owners of a popular beach ended a month ago after the Supreme Court refused to hear a case against them.
Saugeen First Nation celebrates getting their beach back
Saugeen First Nation is celebrating having a beach returned to it after a surveying error from the 1850s excluded it from the reserve.
www.aptnnews.ca
October 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Saugeen First Nation in Ontario joined together for some sun and sand to celebrate getting their beach back.
The fight to be recognized as the rightful owners of a popular beach ended a month ago after the Supreme Court refused to hear a case against them.
The fight to be recognized as the rightful owners of a popular beach ended a month ago after the Supreme Court refused to hear a case against them.