@PeaceCorps Colombia 2013-2015. Alum of @HHHSchool & @DePaulU. Tweets/RT my own.
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Being biracial means constantly experiencing Racial Imposter Syndrome: not good enough in either. But I try to be a bridge. #WOCAffirmation
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A milestone worth celebrating: 49 women are set to serve in the #BCLeg 43rd Parliament, marking the first time in BC's history that more women than men will take their seat in the Legislative Chamber (also a first for a Canadian provincial legislature) #WomensHistoryMonth #BCpoli
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Forced assimilation and abuse: How US boarding schools devastated Native American tribes apnews.com/article/indian-bo…
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The Federal Indian Boarding School Era is one of the darkest chapters of American history. The trauma experienced in those institutions haunts our conscience to this very day.
Today, I'm in Arizona to issue a long overdue presidential apology for this era – and speak to how my Administration has worked to invest in Indian Country and our relationships with Tribal Nations, advance Tribal sovereignty and self-determination, respect Native cultures, and protect Indigenous sacred sites.
On my watch, we'll remain committed to ushering in a new era between our government and nation-to-nation relationships – one that is grounded in dignity and respect.
We must remember our full history, even when it's painful. That's what great nations do. And we are a great nation.
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I love this guy. Watch tonight to hear from @Tim_Walz — a man who knows what leadership looks like — and how to fix his own flannels.
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Learn about the Bryce Report, completed in 1907 by Dr. Peter Bryce. The report detailed poor health conditions and staggering death rates at residential schools. The gov’t did not close the Indian residential schools despite the Report and public outcry. definingmomentscanada.ca/bry…
I'm excited to support the work to identify systemic barriers experienced by Indigenous complainants and witnesses and propose solutions to establish and maintain culturally safe and trauma-informed regulatory processes.
Benchers approve IERM report recommendations to improve Indigenous cultural safety. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/2u6ef4cr
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Our government will be introducing anti-racism legislation to help address systemic racism in BC, and we want you to help shape it. Share your thoughts on how we can reduce barriers for Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities. feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/37…
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If you need a reminder that elections have consequences, check out what's happening in Minnesota.
minnpost.com/state-governmen…
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Minnesota is now the third state in the nation that requires schools to offer all students free breakfast and lunch, regardless of their family income, behind California and Maine. Takes effect Monday, reports @edercampuzano. startribune.com/minnesota-go…
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Today, I signed a bill into law providing free school breakfast and lunch for Minnesota students.
It’s a historic, bipartisan win that means no kid will go hungry at school – and that Minnesota is one step closer to being the best state in the county to grow up.
Diversifying legislatures is necessary. And the backlash is strong.
Here's my story on @melaniejmark 's resignation. “Women in question period get it worse than men, that’s the bottom line. The nastiness from white men in here is awful. I’ve put up with enough abuse in my life." #bcpoli
vancouversun.com/news/politi…
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You won't find wheat, dairy or sugar at the award-winning restaurant owned by "Sioux Chef" Sean Sherman.
The menu has been decolonized — using ingredients native to North America.
n.pr/3We8SU7
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At the “Sioux Chef’s” restaurant, the menu has been “decolonized.”
All dishes are prepared in ways that reflect Native American food cultures, using ingredients indigenous to North America. n.pr/3gyeeZY
ALT "We look at showcasing the amazing diversity and flavor profiles of all the different tribes across North America, all the different regions, and really celebrating that and cutting away colonial ingredients.” – Sean Sherman, the ‘Sioux Chef’ at Owamni restaurant in Minneapolis
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Hey Swifties: It's still construction season. 🚧
We know work zones can feel like a LABYRINTH, but don't do VIGILANTE SH*T.
Driving in the MIDNIGHT RAIN or not, slow down and make sure you're listening to #TSmidnighTS hands-free. – at Minnesota, USA
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You can now apply for student debt relief – up to $20,000 if you received a Pell Grant and up to $10,000 if you didn’t receive a Pell Grant.
The application is simple, easy, and you don’t need to log in or provide supporting documents to apply.
studentaid.gov/debtrelief/ap…
How social-emotional learning became a frontline in the battle against CRT npr.org/2022/09/26/112408287…
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“It’s not just about the cooking”: how Sean Sherman is reclaiming Indigenous ancestral traditions—and healing intergenerational trauma—through food. nyer.cm/CVelWsx
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Hey Gophers! All registered U of M students will have an unlimited ride transit pass in their pocket – their student ID – this Fall! The switch to a Universal Transit Pass program will help students access more destinations for less 💰. More at metrotransit.org/at-the-univ…
ALT A Route 2 Franklin Av bus travels through the UMN campus.
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There’s no doubt about it: Minnesota is a better state because of our immigrant and refugee communities.
From Somalia to India, immigrants have come to MN from all over the world with many stories to share.
#ImmigrantHeritageMonth celebrates the joys and heritages of immigrants. No Minnesotan should be discriminated against because of the country they came from
ALT Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month