Nancy Knickerbocker
@NancyKnicker
Writer, editor, quilter, gardener, español enthusiast, maman, grand-mère. Opinions? I have strong ones. Tweets are my own.
Supporting B.C. journalism helps provide a core pillar in defence of democracy vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/… via @VancouverSun
Clint Johnston: Teachers have an important role to play in reconciliation #bced vancouversun.com/opinion/clint-… via @VancouverSun
Wendy Holm: Like the dinosaurs of old, the Site C white elephant is mired in prehistoric mud theprovince.com/opinion/wendy-… via @
Tonight, I’m thinking about Justice Murray Sinclair and of the times that I was lucky enough to hear him speak about his work with the TRC. This moment stands out for me. It’s his answer when he was asked, “Why can’t you just get over it?”
Congratulations to @IndigiNewsMedia publisher Eden Fineday on winning the @JackWebsterFdn “City Mic” award for commentator of the year. Insightful, penetrating, passionate writing. Brava!
"The First Nations Leadership Council is extremely concerned that B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has stated his intent to repeal the UN Declaration if elected in the upcoming provincial election." UNDRIP is the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.…
As we celebrate UNDRIP today, John Rustad's commitment to repealing BC's own Act is deplorable. This attempt to divide FNs against others won't work. We are stronger together and John Rustad as a former Minister should know better. #bcpoli Read more: bit.ly/3MNa2m1
In honor of National Voter Registration Day tomorrow, the Broadway company of Hamilton headed into the booth to record “The Election of 2024”. We’re proud to partner with @WhenWeAllVote and @VoteRiders to make sure everyone’s voice is heard at the polls. Register to vote now!
The Jack Webster Foundation’s Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement Award honours an exemplary BC journalism career. Congratulations to this year's recipient, Frances Bula (@fabulavancouver). Learn more: jackwebster.com/bruce-hutchiso… #WebsterAwards
WINNER ALERT! - Excellence in Community Reporting Congratulations to Anna McKenzie (@legally_cree) & @ShaluMehta32 of @IndigiNewsMedia for “Two-part series: Community rallies for Carsyn Seaweed” #WebsterAwards
So pleased to announce the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, @fabulavancouver, and the Bill Good Award recipient @GlobalRepCentre. Read more here jackwebster.com/wp-content/upl… and congrats Frances and the GRC.
Native women advocates, survivors & family members of MMIWG (including Morgan Harris’s daughters) are demanding a National State of Emergency be declared due to esculating violence. The message is clear: End the genocide. Video curated/edited by me. #MMIWG2S #canadasgenocide
Kiera Harris, daughter of Morgan Harris murdered by Winnipeg serial killer along with 3 other Indigenous women speaks to media in Ottawa this morning addressing police, ‘If you won’t search the landfill, then we will’
On #childcaredayofaction and every day, teachers support the @10aDay childcare plan and a fair province-wide wage grid for @ECEBC1 early childhood educators. Our pre-school kids and their educators are worth investing in!
Happy to continue supporting the important storytelling by folks at IndigiNews. indiginews.com/support-us
North Vancouver school given traditional, Tsleil-Waututh name nsnews.com/local-news/sey… via @NorthShoreNews I am so happy that our kids’ school now has a name that reflects the Indigenous people upon whose lands and waters it stands. Bravo to all who helped make it happen! #bced
Just finished “Unreconciled” by the brilliant and brave @jessewente A compelling & unsettling read. Highly recommended, especially for fellow settlers with hearts open to Indigenous truth-telling. Looking forward to your keynote at @CTFFCE conference next month!
Wow. A big tip of the Stetson to Jon Stewart. A master class in the art of a news making interview.
Jon interviewed Leslie Rutledge, Arkansas Attorney General, about why her state banned gender-affirming care for minors - ignoring the guidelines of major medical organizations and taking the decision out of parents’ hands. Watch the full interview on @AppleTVPlus
Deborah Baker kicks off the #WebsterAwards with great joy, humour, and song. Thank you!
Only love can stop war: a call to the world from a Northern Cheyenne chief theguardian.com/us-news/2022/j…
