Xavier Kataquapit (ᓴᐱᔦ ᑲᑕᑾᐯᐟ)
@xavierkataquapit.bsky.social
I am an Indigenous writer / journalist originally from Attawapiskat FN. I am a Kattawapiskak Ininew (a Mushkego Cree) and a member of Attawapiskat FN which is on the James Bay coast in northern Ontario.
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Canada has lost its measles elimination status.
A measles outbreak that began in Oct. 2024 has persisted for over a year across multiple provinces and territories, driven largely by under-vaccination. (PAHO → PHAC) #cdnpoli #health www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
A measles outbreak that began in Oct. 2024 has persisted for over a year across multiple provinces and territories, driven largely by under-vaccination. (PAHO → PHAC) #cdnpoli #health www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
Statement from the Public Health Agency of Canada on Canada’s Measles Elimination Status
Following over 12 months of transmission across the country, PAHO confirms Canada's loss of measles elimination status. We are coordinating efforts with provinces and territories to restore the status...
www.canada.ca
November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Canada has lost its measles elimination status.
A measles outbreak that began in Oct. 2024 has persisted for over a year across multiple provinces and territories, driven largely by under-vaccination. (PAHO → PHAC) #cdnpoli #health www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
A measles outbreak that began in Oct. 2024 has persisted for over a year across multiple provinces and territories, driven largely by under-vaccination. (PAHO → PHAC) #cdnpoli #health www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
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Wowsers. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli
Pushing, yelling from Conservative leadership ‘sealed the deal’ on defection: d’Entremont | CBC News
Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont says pushing and yelling from Conservative Party leadership ‘sealed the deal’ on his choice to cross the floor to the Liberals earlier this week.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Wowsers. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli
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The NDP leadership race is on and Avi Lewis thinks he's got what it takes to help fix Canada. Here's this week's @thepaikinpodcast.bsky.social #cdnpoli #ndp
YouTube: youtu.be/P1SQJtz56Hg
Apple:https://apple.co/4oZXgSk
The rest: linktr.ee/thepaikinpod...
YouTube: youtu.be/P1SQJtz56Hg
Apple:https://apple.co/4oZXgSk
The rest: linktr.ee/thepaikinpod...
Why Avi Lewis Thinks He Can Save the NDP
YouTube video by The Paikin Podcast
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November 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The NDP leadership race is on and Avi Lewis thinks he's got what it takes to help fix Canada. Here's this week's @thepaikinpodcast.bsky.social #cdnpoli #ndp
YouTube: youtu.be/P1SQJtz56Hg
Apple:https://apple.co/4oZXgSk
The rest: linktr.ee/thepaikinpod...
YouTube: youtu.be/P1SQJtz56Hg
Apple:https://apple.co/4oZXgSk
The rest: linktr.ee/thepaikinpod...
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Coming Up for Air: A True Story of Overwork, Under-Oxygenation, #Health Paranoia and Fear
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Spoiler alert: I am fine. This is a story about why one should not let fear get in the way of getting a diagnosis.
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Spoiler alert: I am fine. This is a story about why one should not let fear get in the way of getting a diagnosis.
Coming Up for Air: A True Story of Overwork, Under-Oxygenation, Health Paranoia and Fear
A.k.a. Why I ghosted my My Substack the Last Few Months
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November 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Coming Up for Air: A True Story of Overwork, Under-Oxygenation, #Health Paranoia and Fear
open.substack.com/pub/karynpug...
Spoiler alert: I am fine. This is a story about why one should not let fear get in the way of getting a diagnosis.
open.substack.com/pub/karynpug...
Spoiler alert: I am fine. This is a story about why one should not let fear get in the way of getting a diagnosis.
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This just in: A 90-minute meeting billed as a follow-up to the PM’s First Nations Summit left little room for discussion, says AMC. “Our leaders were invited into this discussion with almost no lead time and no clarity,” said AMC Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. tinyurl.com/erujekt2 #indigenous #cdnpoli
AMC Calls for Real Engagement and Investment from Major Projects Office
Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and Grand Chief Kyra Wilson are calling for meaningful, Treaty-based engagement – and recognition of Dakota sovereignty – as…
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November 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This just in: A 90-minute meeting billed as a follow-up to the PM’s First Nations Summit left little room for discussion, says AMC. “Our leaders were invited into this discussion with almost no lead time and no clarity,” said AMC Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. tinyurl.com/erujekt2 #indigenous #cdnpoli
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My friend @paulatran.bsky.social .bsky.social, and I went to Politico's post-budget party and were taking selfies when this guy photobombed us. Tsk Tsk so rude. #cdnpoli
November 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
My friend @paulatran.bsky.social .bsky.social, and I went to Politico's post-budget party and were taking selfies when this guy photobombed us. Tsk Tsk so rude. #cdnpoli
I dedicated my latest column to my family who went to war.
James Kataquapit, WW1
John Chookmoloin, WW1
James McGrath, WW2
Patrick McGrath, WW2
#indigenous #Attawapiskat #rememberanceday #war
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James Kataquapit, WW1
John Chookmoloin, WW1
James McGrath, WW2
Patrick McGrath, WW2
#indigenous #Attawapiskat #rememberanceday #war
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There Is No Such Thing As A Just or Honourable War
As we are ready to honour November 11, Remembrance Day I think about the destruction war has done to my James Bay Cree family and my partner Mike’s Irish Canadian family. When you are affected by the ...
wawataynews.ca
November 8, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I dedicated my latest column to my family who went to war.
James Kataquapit, WW1
John Chookmoloin, WW1
James McGrath, WW2
Patrick McGrath, WW2
#indigenous #Attawapiskat #rememberanceday #war
wawataynews.ca/blogs-column...
James Kataquapit, WW1
John Chookmoloin, WW1
James McGrath, WW2
Patrick McGrath, WW2
#indigenous #Attawapiskat #rememberanceday #war
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"As many non-Indigenous people taking the tour told APTN News, the point is not guilt, but connection and finding the courage, like Bryce, to speak the truth."
A great write up of an important memorial event to the Residential School era. #indigenous #cdnpoli
A great write up of an important memorial event to the Residential School era. #indigenous #cdnpoli
I love when the job brings me close to good people, even when the events are hard. #indigenous #cdnpoli #orangeshirtday #truthandreconciliation #TRC
At the Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa’s east end, about 100 people gathered to remember and to take an unusual tour | @karynpugliese.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"As many non-Indigenous people taking the tour told APTN News, the point is not guilt, but connection and finding the courage, like Bryce, to speak the truth."
A great write up of an important memorial event to the Residential School era. #indigenous #cdnpoli
A great write up of an important memorial event to the Residential School era. #indigenous #cdnpoli
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PHOTOS | Ottawa marks the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
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September 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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An afternoon of gathering, honouring, listening and learning T’Sou-ke First Nation & Coast Salish peoples 🧡
#TruthAndReconciliation
#OrangeShirtDay
#NoChildLeftBehind
#Indigenous
#SookeBC
#TruthAndReconciliation
#OrangeShirtDay
#NoChildLeftBehind
#Indigenous
#SookeBC
September 30, 2025 at 11:34 PM
An afternoon of gathering, honouring, listening and learning T’Sou-ke First Nation & Coast Salish peoples 🧡
#TruthAndReconciliation
#OrangeShirtDay
#NoChildLeftBehind
#Indigenous
#SookeBC
#TruthAndReconciliation
#OrangeShirtDay
#NoChildLeftBehind
#Indigenous
#SookeBC
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Ten Indigenous musicians from across Canada
#Indigenous #Musicians #Artists
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#Indigenous #Musicians #Artists
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Indigenous Artists You Should Know
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate and honour the incredible talent and creativity of Indigenous musicians across Canada. From traditional fiddle players to contemporary pop artists, the...
junoawards.ca
September 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Ten Indigenous musicians from across Canada
#Indigenous #Musicians #Artists
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#Indigenous #Musicians #Artists
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Not able to attend any events this year but the commemorations for today is something that families like mine are reminded of regularly every day of the year. Both my parents are survivors of the Residential School System. #indigenous #firstnations
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Algoma University gathers in truth and remembrance at former Shingwauk residential school
‘Education got us into this mess, and education will get us out of it.’
www.northernnews.ca
October 1, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Not able to attend any events this year but the commemorations for today is something that families like mine are reminded of regularly every day of the year. Both my parents are survivors of the Residential School System. #indigenous #firstnations
www.northernnews.ca/news/algoma-...
www.northernnews.ca/news/algoma-...
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I was delighted to be a small part of the production on this documentary: The Good Canadian. Coming soon to a TV or streaming service near you, www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFiB... #cdnpoli #indigenous
The Good Canadian Trailer
YouTube video by Stories First Productions
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September 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I was delighted to be a small part of the production on this documentary: The Good Canadian. Coming soon to a TV or streaming service near you, www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFiB... #cdnpoli #indigenous
Ice roads are a sure sign of global warming. I used to work on them 30 years ago on James Bay from my home in Attawapiskat and back then the season went from December to March. In my dad's time it was even longer. Now it lasts about one month for heavy vehicles. #indigenous #climate #firstnations
Ice roads are a lifeline for First Nations. As Canada warms, they’re disappearing.
Indigenous peoples are navigating the slow collapse of winter roads — and an even slower pace of help.
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#Indigenous #Tribes #Canada #Climate #Trucking #Ice #Climate #Roads #Transportation
Indigenous peoples are navigating the slow collapse of winter roads — and an even slower pace of help.
grist.org/indigenous/i...
#Indigenous #Tribes #Canada #Climate #Trucking #Ice #Climate #Roads #Transportation
Ice roads are a lifeline for First Nations. As Canada warms, they're disappearing.
Indigenous peoples are navigating the slow collapse of winter roads — and an even slower pace of help.
grist.org
September 29, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Ice roads are a sure sign of global warming. I used to work on them 30 years ago on James Bay from my home in Attawapiskat and back then the season went from December to March. In my dad's time it was even longer. Now it lasts about one month for heavy vehicles. #indigenous #climate #firstnations
My latest column is about remembering my place in this great world and reminding others to help in the fight to save Mother Earth.
#indigenous #firstnations #bill5 #attawapiskat #nishnawbe
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#indigenous #firstnations #bill5 #attawapiskat #nishnawbe
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Mother Earth Needs You Now
I am the product, evolution of many thousands of years as are you. I grew up on the land in the remote far north of Ontario following in the footsteps of my Cree ancestors of the great James Bay and M...
wawataynews.ca
September 26, 2025 at 1:34 AM
My latest column is about remembering my place in this great world and reminding others to help in the fight to save Mother Earth.
#indigenous #firstnations #bill5 #attawapiskat #nishnawbe
wawataynews.ca/blogs-column...
#indigenous #firstnations #bill5 #attawapiskat #nishnawbe
wawataynews.ca/blogs-column...
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September 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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#Indigenous AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said AFN was not consulted about appointments to Indigenous Advisory Council or seen terms of reference. She is adamant the Council won't “sideswipe” govt obligations for the free, prior and informed consent of First Nations on major projects.
National Chief says AFN not consulted on make-up of new Indigenous Advisory Council
A question at a press conference in Ottawa held Sept. 16 by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) to discuss October’s federal budget expectations led to concerns being expressed about the make-up and r...
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September 24, 2025 at 1:38 AM
#Indigenous AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said AFN was not consulted about appointments to Indigenous Advisory Council or seen terms of reference. She is adamant the Council won't “sideswipe” govt obligations for the free, prior and informed consent of First Nations on major projects.
".. Indigenous people made up about five per cent of Canada's adult population but 32 per cent of detainees in federal custody and 50 per cent of all incarcerated women"
gov is more willing to spend on FN people after they've fallen ... but never to prevent them from falling.
#indigenous
gov is more willing to spend on FN people after they've fallen ... but never to prevent them from falling.
#indigenous
Report says in some provincial facilities, 70 or 80 per cent of inmates were Indigenous
#FirstNatiopns #Indigenous #HumanRights #Canada
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
#FirstNatiopns #Indigenous #HumanRights #Canada
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UN group concerned over continued Indigenous overrepresentation in Canada's jails | CBC News
A report by the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention says it's "deeply concerned" about the continuing overrepresentation of Indigenous people in Canada's justice system, as it echoes f...
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September 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
".. Indigenous people made up about five per cent of Canada's adult population but 32 per cent of detainees in federal custody and 50 per cent of all incarcerated women"
gov is more willing to spend on FN people after they've fallen ... but never to prevent them from falling.
#indigenous
gov is more willing to spend on FN people after they've fallen ... but never to prevent them from falling.
#indigenous
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My latest column is about my life long passion for motorcycles and the freedom of riding on two wheels.
#indigenous #firstnations #attawapiskat
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#indigenous #firstnations #attawapiskat
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My Iron Horse Keeps Me Balanced
This wave of cold weather reminds me that I do not have a lot of motorcycle riding time left and that summer will soon be turning into fall. Students are heading back to school and some of the birds a...
www.wawataynews.ca
September 13, 2025 at 1:54 AM
My latest column is about my life long passion for motorcycles and the freedom of riding on two wheels.
#indigenous #firstnations #attawapiskat
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#indigenous #firstnations #attawapiskat
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So instead of leaving it for the enjoyment of all the people of Ontario, they'll sell it privately to the wealthiest people (without it mattering if they are Ontarian, or even Canadian). Why do we keep referring it to a democracy again?
Doug Ford plans to dismantle Ontario’s most popular provincial park.
More than half the shoreline of Wasaga Beach could be opened to development. #cdnpoli #onpoli 😡👎🖕🤮
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More than half the shoreline of Wasaga Beach could be opened to development. #cdnpoli #onpoli 😡👎🖕🤮
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How Doug Ford Plans to Dismantle Ontario’s Most Popular Provincial Park
More than half of the Wasaga Beach shoreline could be opened to development
pressprogress.ca
August 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
So instead of leaving it for the enjoyment of all the people of Ontario, they'll sell it privately to the wealthiest people (without it mattering if they are Ontarian, or even Canadian). Why do we keep referring it to a democracy again?
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When politicians allow the system to be rigged in favour of employers, workers have no choice but to resist. Unions can’t be expected to bow to unjust laws — and the way the Liberals have abused section 107 is clearly unjust.
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#canlab #cdnpoli
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#canlab #cdnpoli
Air Canada flight attendants to defy back-to-work order, remain on strike: union | CBC News
Air Canada flight attendants will defy the back-to-work order and remain on strike after the federal government ordered binding arbitration to end the work stoppage, the Canadian Union of Public Emplo...
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August 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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August 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Despite the Slogans #CanadaStrong and #ElbowsUp Canadians are continuing down the path of Americanizing Canada.
Privatizing Healthcare
Ignoring Environment Laws
Defunding Women and Gender Protections
No Support for Disabled or Unhoused
Ignoring #Indigenous Rights
#Canpoli #Canada #Women
Despite the Slogans #CanadaStrong and #ElbowsUp Canadians are continuing down the path of Americanizing Canada.
Privatizing Healthcare
Ignoring Environment Laws
Defunding Women and Gender Protections
No Support for Disabled or Unhoused
Ignoring #Indigenous Rights
#Canpoli #Canada #Women
August 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Despite the Slogans #CanadaStrong and #ElbowsUp Canadians are continuing down the path of Americanizing Canada.
Privatizing Healthcare
Ignoring Environment Laws
Defunding Women and Gender Protections
No Support for Disabled or Unhoused
Ignoring #Indigenous Rights
#Canpoli #Canada #Women
Despite the Slogans #CanadaStrong and #ElbowsUp Canadians are continuing down the path of Americanizing Canada.
Privatizing Healthcare
Ignoring Environment Laws
Defunding Women and Gender Protections
No Support for Disabled or Unhoused
Ignoring #Indigenous Rights
#Canpoli #Canada #Women