Joy SpearChief-Morris
@_joyscm
Indigenous Black Journalist, Former Athlete | Bylines @torontostar @globeandmail @cbc @thenarwhalca @thewalrus @sportsnet | twitter grammar not on point
The Kainai Nation is bringing back cultural burning as a traditional method of land management. Story now published in @thenarwhalca Thanks to @michellecyca for your support as an editor and to the ever talented Gavin John for his incredible photos. thenarwhal.ca/kainai-fire-gu…
Wintry weather, Doug Ford’s lead in opinion polls and Donald Trump among factors expected to keep voter turnout down, experts predict / from me and @SheilaWang_ for @TorontoStar thestar.com/politics/provi…
Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters that King Charles’s speech from the throne “clearly underscored” Canadian sovereignty. But @_joyscm recognizes that other sovereignties need to be recognized too, namely those of Indigenous nations. thewalrus.ca/what-king-char…
As Donald Trump attempts to expand the scope of his power, Canada is turning back to the Crown. Writer @_joyscm reflects on what King Charles’s historic speech from the throne affirms and obscures about Canada’s contemporary identity: thewalrus.ca/what-king-char…
Amid sovereignty scares, Carney is leaning on big symbols. My story for the @thewalrus on King Charles III’s speech from the throne is now published. thewalrus.ca/what-king-char…
Day 2 of the Royal Visit. Awaiting for the arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla for the opening of 45th Parliament in the Canadian Senate
King Charles uses a ceremonial spade last used by his mother Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 to plant a tree at Rideau Hall as onlookers in the crowd cheer and sing “God Save the King.”
King Charles III and Queen Camilla touch down in Canada. Greeted by the Governor General, the Prime Minister, the three national Indigenous leaders and Chief of the Algonquins Pikwakanagan First Nation.
Covering the Royal Tour today and tomorrow. Awaiting the arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Ottawa International Airport.
My last story for the Toronto Star is now published. With greater awareness of adult ADHD, there is also a risk of more self-diagnoses based on symptoms not aligned with clinical guidelines. thestar.com/news/canada/th… via @torontostar
Heading to the polls today? Long lines, hold ups or any voter issues happening around you? I'm covering the election today for @TorontoStar message me about your voting stories! [email protected] #canadavotes #elx45
Story call out! Are you someone in Ontario who has been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult? Did you use an online health service to get your diagnosis? I want to hear from you! [email protected]
Honoured and delighted to be amongst this year's @caj 2024 Awards finalists as a nominee for the @jhrnews /CAJ Emerging Indigenous Journalist Award. caj.ca/canadian-assoc…
What will reconciliation look like under a new prime minister? Here's what Indigenous leaders are predicting thestar.com/news/canada/wh… via @torontostar
Catch live updates on Election Day here: Ontario election: Polls now open in Ontario; Snowy day in Toronto, GTA ; How you can vote with or without a voter card thestar.com/politics/provi… via @torontostar
I am covering today's provincial election in Ontario with @TorontoStar . If you spot any issues, challenges or concerns with voting today please send tips to me! [email protected] #ONelexn #OntarioVotes #ONpoli #ONvotes #ElectionsOntario
Ontario's flu season is the worst in years. Here's what you need to know / new from me @TorontoStar thestar.com/news/ontarios-…
New from me for @TorontoStar
Did Doug Ford deliver on his promises to fix Ontario health care? From hospitals to long-term care and mental health, here's what's changed trib.al/dC5mufj
Doug Ford promised to end hallway medicine. But Ontario's ER wait times have gotten worse in the past three years, confidential report shows trib.al/lPpmXs6
