Semi-retired journalist specializing in health, climate change and Indigenous affairs: not Indigenous; science nerd; allergic to fish.
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Deleting this app from my phone and limiting social media engagement. But you can find me on Facebook, Threads or here ⤵️ bsky.app/profile/peterfjacks…
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The pay equity What We Heard report is out, with Labour Minister Lisa Dempster saying it shows a need for more targeted consultation with employers and labour groups and that government is "working to ensure we take the time to get it right." Promise was made in 2017. #nlpoli
Gotta say, whatever anyone thinks of Steve Kornacki, he’s just too hard on the head. Can’t see the woods for the trees. Switching back to CNN.
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Just a reminder, none of North Carolina's big suburban counties have reported anything yet. We're in the middle of the "red mirage" stage of the night. Pour yourselves a drink, people.
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🔴Polling Time Changes! 🔴
Polling location times have changed for certain locations in Cobb, Gwinnett, Glynn, and Fulton counties. Check the images in the thread for specific locations. Please stay in line and spread the word!
Info via @progress4_ga
Is it really necessary to start airing pointless “too early to call” projections at 7 EST?#USElections2024
Imagine voting early for Kamala, sitting at home on election day, and getting a “robocall” from Kamala. Except it’s not a robocall. That just happened.
Kissinger was a pivotal political figure, but not pivotal in the way he liked to think.
In his will, Henry Kissinger requested a “monument” in his memory be erected in Arlington National Cemetery to mark the site where he is buried. His will directed his executors to “pay all amounts necessary” to erect the tribute politico.com/news/magazine/2… @POLITICOMag
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Murray Sinclair was a great Canadian, a great Manitoban, a great Anishinaabe.
His career stands as a legacy of public service and a deep commitment to truth, fairness and dignity for all people.
He was the first Indigenous person to be named to the Manitoba provincial court and the Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba. He was the first, but he will be remembered as one of the best.
He was appointed co-commissioner of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry, which laid bare systemic racism within the justice system and is considered a foundational perspective on the system’s relationship with Indigenous people. He led the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Inquest and his report spurred systematic change in the delivery of pediatric cardiac care in our province.
The penultimate moment of his career was his work as chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. He approached a process that could have been divisive and instead transformed it into Calls to Action for the future of our country, helping all Canadians to learn to walk together into a future of respect and understanding where we live up to the phrase residential school survivors taught us – Every Child Matters.
It will be a long time before our nation produces another person the calibre of Murray Sinclair. He showed us there is no reconciliation without truth. We should hold dear in our hearts his words that our nation is on the cusp of a great new era and we must all “dare to live greatly together.”
On behalf of the people of Manitoba, I extend my condolences to his family and to all Canadians for the loss of Mazina Giizhik.
A sacred fire will be open to the public on the north side of the legislative building grounds until Murray Sinclair’s funeral later this week.
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Quincy Jones was a trailblazer.
As a composer, arranger, record and movie producer, he created art that brought joy to millions of people. As an activist, Quincy championed civil and human rights. As a role model, he offered inspiration and mentorship, in particular for young people of color in the music industry.
I was honored to call Quincy a friend, and I will always remember his generosity of spirit, his selfless support, and his deep kindness.
Doug and I are praying for the Jones family and all those who loved him.
ALT Vice President Harris and Quincy Jones sit together having a conversation.
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In 1870, an estimated 2 million Bison were ki!!ed by settlers on the Southern Plains in one year. From 1872-1874, an average of 5,000 Bison were ki!!ed every day. That's 5.4 million Bison ki!!ed in 3 years.
In 1884, the Bison population reached its lowest point at just 325.
ALT Men standing with pile of Buffalo skulls, Rougeville Michigan, 1892.
On National Bison Day, we celebrate this majestic symbol of strength and resilience. The bison represents our rich American heritage and is one of the greatest conservation success stories of all time.
Photo by Jacob W. Frank / NPS
ALT A furry brown bison with its curved horns, with snow on its face after feeding.
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'The best that we can be': Indigenous judge and TRC chair Murray Sinclair dies at 73
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