Alessia Passafiume
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she/her/kwe | Anishinaabekwe/Italian Parliament Hill reporter @cdnpresspoli covering Indigenous politics + people | reach me at [email protected] / DMs open
After the prime minister spoke, the media were ushered out of the room and were not allowed to rccord the opening comments from Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.
The Building Canada Act was passed on June 26 with almost no consultation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders. aptnnews.ca/?p=273831
“Gathered on the rez in the glaring heat, a song celebrating a queer space made up of chosen family, community and self-expression makes Niizh Manidook feel like a “Pink Pony Club” in its own right.” @kierstwilliams wrote about my fav time of year: camp! thenarwhal.ca/two-spirit-ind…
Leaked tape: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s two-day First Nations major projects summit wrapped up with a one hour question-and-answer session held behind closed-doors. Listen to a full recording of the prime minister's Q and A session: aptnnews.ca/?p=273935
'Thank you for hosting this session, this subjugation session –not a consultation session,' Atikameksheng First Nation Chief Craig Nootchta told government officials | @karyn_pugliese aptnnews.ca/?p=273842
Indigenous women’s groups weigh in on troubles at Native Women’s Association of Canada aptnnews.ca/featured/indig…
The Anishinabek Nation is honoured to share the Nshiimenhig (My Sisters Toolkit) – a vital resource rooted in cultural understanding and community empowerment ✊ In the Toolkit, you will find culturally relevant strategies, education materials, and support resources encircling…
Last Friday marked 35 years since the 1990 siege on Kanehsatake began. Every year, a commemoration is held for that siege. But this year, a gathering was held in Montreal with representatives of both Kanehsatake and its sister community Kahnawake. youtu.be/pjjNkNc0aC0
On July 16, 2025, National Chief @chiefcindyafn and First Nations leadership will host a press conference ahead of the Summit between the Prime Minister, the Privy Council Office, and First Nations leaders. Read the media advisory for details: ow.ly/jFww50WqcMk.
Nine First Nations are asking a court to declare a pair of federal and provincial laws meant to fast-track infrastructure projects unconstitutional and are seeking an injunction that would prevent the govts from using some of the most contentious aspects. cbc.ca/news/canada/to…
“All of a sudden Chris Martin was in the picture with us, he snuck in there!” Youth from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation perform at Coldplay concert aptnnews.ca/national-news/…