Nat’l Best-Selling Author 📚 | Lawyer | Former Ind MP
#VanGran
, Min of VAC, Justice & Attorney General of Canada, BC Regional Chief |
#ProudToBeIndigenous
& 🇨🇦
That’s a wrap on
#TrueReconciliation
book 📕 birthday, Nov. 8/22. Thank you to everyone for all your expressions of support and for your engagement. I am overwhelmed & grateful. 🙏🏽
Off to
#YOW
tomorrow.😁
“I am still mad at myself for that—for being convinced, at one point in time, that the prime minister was an honest and good person, when, in truth, he would so casually lie to the public and then think he could get away with it.”
~Indian In The Cabinet, p. 229-30.
What I can say is that I hold my head high & that I can look myself in the mirror knowing I did what I was required to do and what needed to be done based on principles & values that must always transcend party. I have no regrets. I spoke the truth as I will continue to do. (2/2)
Five years ago one government scandal about the rule of law being threatened preoccupied the Nation for weeks and weeks and weeks.
Now we are in the multiple scandals a day phase of this government.
Nothing says it’s time for a change at the top clearer than that.
#RealChange
Reflecting on what PM has done, my thoughts are w/ my constituents in
#VanGran
, my dedicated staff & volunteers, my family & friends & all Canadians who believed in a new way of doing politics. I will take the time to reflect & talk to my supporters about what happens next. (1/2)
Glimmers of democratic independence from MPs in Ottawa (🇨🇦 needs a 🌊 of this)
True leaders uphold democratic principles above all else=Courage.
Performative & excessively partisan leadership that divides to advance self-interest=Cowardice.
🇨🇦 needs the courageous.
#Leadership
To the incomparable
@janephilpott
, truly the
#MOC
...For almost 4 years our country has witnessed your constant & unassailable commitment to always doing what is right & best for Cdns. You are a leader of vision & strength & I look forward to continuing to work alongside you. ❤️U.
To women & girls around the world working 4 the betterment of society...Your courage & strength inspires. Your exp. & knowledge is vitally imp. to progress. We stand w/ you as your voices & actions are heard & help build a more just future.
#IWD2019
#GenderEqualityMatters
#Always
I have just been informed by the Prime Minister of Canada that I am removed from the Liberal caucus and as the confirmed Vancouver Granville candidate for the Liberal Party of Canada in the 2019 federal election. More to come...
You can take the house, the dog…
I'll even load it in my car
Take your mother…your brother & all your tacky friends
I'll even rent a U-Haul to haul you all in
Stick it in the darkest place that you can find
Take your love & put it where the sun don't shine🌞
~Ray Stevens
Anyone who has a responsibility to address this and does not is not fit to lead. Anyone who stands by and does nothing is complicit. Anyone who is surprised has not been paying attention.
#cdnpoli
#elxn44
#metoo
Thank you to my pappa for your unwavering support. Happy your eye surgery was successful. See you soon - nothing like being on the TV talking ‘bout you and me. ❤️
Thank you Vancouver Granville for re-electing me as your Member of Parliament. It has been and will continue to be a great honour to serve you.
Huge shout out to each and every person on
#TeamJody
for your time and dedication. We did this together. 💛🙏🏽
#VanGran
Our political class—focused on seeking partisan advantage—have collectively abandoned the rule of law.
Sadly, not surprising. But do not underestimate our future’s deep challenges.
“Sometimes we are able to see the fragility of the system…only when it smacks us in the face.”
Incompetence & lack of leadership by multiple levels of govt & pol.parties in the face of a crisis led to an emergency &
#EmergencyAct
.
While the Act has been revoked, incompetence & lack of leadership remains + concern re erosion of core democratic principles & good governance.
Still feel this way today…:
“We were both totally exasperated at this point.
“I do not believe in you anymore,” I said.
“I still do not know why you are resigning,” he said.
“I do not trust you anymore,” I replied.”
~~Indian In The Cabinet [p.12] 📕
So…got back to Ottawa last night and a package was waiting for me—1st copy of ‘Indian In The Cabinet’ 📕[looking forward to pub. date: Sept. 14, 2021]:
My mumma: “How do you feel Jod?”
Me: “I feel happy (as evident in 📸), relieved and calm.”
This copy is mumma’s.
#grateful
🙏🏽
I am pleased to join
@HarperCollinsCa
in announcing the upcoming publication of my political memoir, “‘Indian’ In The Cabinet: Speaking Truth To Power.” 🙏🏽 📖
Publication date: October 12, 2021.
#IndianInTheCabinet
shares some of my experiences (good, bad, & ugly) in Indigenous & Federal politics.
Writing it was joyful, painful, and healing. ❤️ and 🙏🏽s for all the kindness and support along the way.
Herewith: The Prologue (part of it anyway)…
While most Canadians spent September 30th honouring
#NDTR
, reports showing Canadian Prime Minister
@justintrudeau
vacationing in
#Tofino
B.C. shocked the nation. What did you make of the prime minister vacationing on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation?
@sid_seixeiro
Congratulations to Her Excellency Ms. Mary J. May Simon (Ningiukadluk) announced today as the 30th Governor General of Canada—grateful to have your knowledge, dignity and integrity in these challenging times… Canada’s 1st Indigenous
#GovernorGeneral
🙏🏽
I concluded ‘Indian In The Cabinet’ with these words:
“Isn’t that the way of change—the unseen becoming seen?”… (p.298)
Are things becoming more seen? 🤔
#cdnpoli
Racist & misogynist text from
@Carolyn_Bennett
#215
+
Reflects notion that Indigenous peoples are lazy & only want $
Shows disregard, disdain, & disrespect for Indigenous peoples, as in our history
Conveys a strong Indigenous woman, is a bad Indig woman.
#HonourtheChildren
#Act
I am thinking of our history on
#CanadaDay
.
I think of my granny’s words.
She talked about the Potlatch—our system of government—about how our people maintained it even after it was outlawed through the federal Indian Act. … (1/5🧵)
Federal election is September 20th.
#cdnpoli
PM: “The answer to tyranny is to have an election”
TRANSLATION: “I do not want to work with other political parties/MPs so I am having an election.”
Yes, Canadians will have their say.
#DeltaElection2021
#vote
🗳
Today on National Indigenous Veterans Day we honour the service and sacrifices of Indigenous veterans—past, present and future—from coast to coast to coast.
Gilakas’la. 🙏🏽🧡🙌🏾
#IndigenousVeteransDay
#CanadaRemembers
#LestWeForget
Hey everybody today is my dear ole dad’s 78th birthday… please join me in wishing him a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🥳 🎈
Have a wonderful dad—I love you more than a million sockeye!! ❤️
With the horrific news out of Saskatchewan, our collective call, again, is for concrete transformative action.
@JustinTrudeau
, if you care enough to make things right, stop your selfish jockeying for an election—which no one really wants—and do what you promised in 2018.
#215
+💔
“Honouring the children means acting...and we can do what is needed.
The question is: Will our leaders lead? Will our leaders honour the children?”
JWR Opinion: Kamloops residential school’s...painful reminder of why we need leadership.
#215
#TRC
Today-🇨🇦s 155th B-Day, I celebrate these beautiful lands which have sustained our people since time lost in memory.
Today I celebrate all who now call this land home.
Today I ask each & every one of us 2 learn our true history, understand & act.
#TrueReconciliation
#CanadaDay
🧡
Big CONGRATULATIONS to our new AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald of the Taykwa Tagamou Nation.
This is truly history in the making. I could not be happier. Bravo my friend, bravo! ❤️🙌🏾🙏🏽
#AFNAGA2021
Whether voluntary or not, resignation day for a Minister and their family is a tumultuous one by any measure and for many reasons.
I have to think there is more to this story...
"It's the right time for a new finance minister":
@Bill_Morneau
confirms he is resigning as finance minister and as an MP.
Morneau says he has decided to put his name forward to be the next Secretary General of the OECD: "The Prime Minister has given me his full support."
Hey
#VanGran
and beyond... I will be making a community announcement about my political future on Monday, May 27th. I look forward to sharing my next steps with you. 😀
#bcpoli
#cdnpoli
It has been one of the greatest honours of my life serving as the Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville. Today I announced I will be seeking re-election as an Independent candidate in the 2019 federal election. Please check out why:
#IndependentsDay
“In my own experience…no matter what table one sits around, or in what position, or w/ what title & appearance of influence & power, the experience of marginalization can still carry with us. But this…only makes my resolve stronger & more determined”
~Indian In The Cabinet p52
We need more women in politics and at decision-making tables. Because throughout our country’s history, progress has been made when women’s voices have been heard. To everyone at
@EqualVoiceCA
who is committed to making that happen: Thank you. Let’s keep working on that together.
These beautiful Indigenous
#DaughtersOfTheVote
delegates came to visit to sing and drum their honour songs. Each of you inspired me with your strength and courage. Chi-Miigwetch.
Is the federal government considering Emergencies Act powers to end the trucker convoy protests and blockades?
@BillBlair
says they are prepared to, if necessary.
More:
#cdnpoli
#ctvqp
While I appreciate people wanting to show their support and enthusiasm as well as express their views, I would encourage them to do so without damaging private or public property or putting themselves in harm's way. Thank you.
Today is National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Our purpose on this day of
#TruthAndReconciliation
is to honour all of the Survivors, children, families & communities impacted by the Residential School System.
How do we truly honour them?
Through action & not words alone.(1/3)
Today is National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
#TruthAndReconciliation
Today—& each day—I am grateful for this beautiful person, my grandmother, Pugladee—our Matriarch.
She taught me to believe in myself, to be proud of who I am & to always remember where I come from.🧡🧡🧡🧡
On 🇨🇦 Day, let us recommit to building a shared vision & reality of Canada’s future. A vision of recognition & proper relations between distinct and diverse peoples who understand their interconnection and interdependence. …This is a vision that has deep roots in these lands. 🙏🏽
That feeling when you take a break from packing to go see about buying a couple of books 📚 with your friends (who also have been dedicated members of our
#VanGran
team for years)…
😁
#IndianInTheCabinet
on the table in
#YOW
@PerfectBooksOtt
.
Sending out a big HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY to this old guy.
Please help me wish my dear ole daddy all the best as he enters his ninth decade!! WooHoo! 🥳🎉🎂😁🎁
Love you more than a million sockeye dad! 🩷🩷🩷🩷
So this is 50...
...how ‘bout some 🎶 to celebrate
#HalfCentury
: Alphaville - Forever Young 2021 (mSOLO Remix) [Official Video] via
@YouTube
😁.❤️.💪🏽.🙏🏽.🎂.
So I am going to be a bit shameless for this tweet...I love our signs! ❤️—the light picking up the art is extraordinary.👌🏾Thank you to our sign crew for your hard work.
#TeamJody
in
#VanGran
From Ottawa to
#VanGran
this morning… & then straight to my advance poll to vote!🗳
#cdnpoli
Have to say I always feel so
#grateful
for our right to vote…and this time—was a lil emotional—signing off (w/ an ‘X’) as
#VanGran
’s 1st MP. It truly has been an incredible honour. 🙏🏽
Today, on Nat’l Aboriginal Veterans Day, we honour all the Indigenous Veterans who served our country, particularly in WWI, WWII & the Korean War.
With deep gratitude, we remember.
Specifically, I remember my dear Uncle Rusty who proudly served in the Korean War.
#LestWeForget
I admire the courage of these staffers in coming forward. Definitely not an easy thing to do.
Crown-Indigenous Minister Carolyn Bennett's office is a 'toxic' workplace, ex-staffers claim | CBC News
[‘Canadian Native Flag’ by the amazing Kwakwakaʼwakw artist Mulidzas—J. Curtis Wilson (1980-2019)
#RIP
❤️
“Standing together in support of each other.”]
@JustinTrudeau
The killing of innocent children is horrific. What is “distressing” is your Gov’t focusing on symbolism & half-measures, rather than real action.
In 2018, you promised to break the pattern of past governments. You abandoned that promise. Nothing has changed.
#215
#TRC
#MMIWG
Today is Indigenous Veterans’ Day.
To all Indigenous Veterans past and present, Gilakas’la for your strength, service & sacrifice. We will remember.
#CanadaRemembers
#LestWeForget
[📸s: my late Uncle Reginald ‘Rusty’ Wilson, Korean War Vet. &
@andyeverson
’s ‘Remembrance’ 🙏🏽❤️]
Heartfelt congratulations to Her Excellency Ms. Mary Simon (Ningiukadluk) installed as the 30th Governor General of Canada.
#GG30
.
This is an important day.🙏🏽
Feeling pride watching from the west coast—as I am sure so many are from coast-to-coast-coast.
#ProudtobeIndigenous
. 🇨🇦
Eliminating racial discrimination requires that we build unity while respecting diversity; recognize, respect & hear different voices; and, love others rather than be threatened by them. Thank you to Cdns & all around the globe who
#FightRacism
#StandUp4HumanRights
every day. 🙏🏽
#TBT
to Nelson Mandela's visit to UNHQ in 1990: "Racism must be opposed by all means that humanity has at its disposal."
#StandUp4HumanRights
on Thursday's
#FightRacism
Day & every day!
Gilakas’la to all who attended & witnessed the ceremony/work in KwinWatsi Big House as well as the feast yesterday - 🙏🏽Litwit daxw. Continue to feel empowered & grateful our Indigenous laws, culture & Nations remain so strong. Pic: Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw chiefs (‘Gigame’ & me)
“We have never swayed away from who we are.
All we ask is that you stand by us as we heal and get stronger.
This is Cowessess FN’s moment of our truth.” ~Chief
@cadmusd
Indigenous peoples, & Cdns, from coast-to-coast-to-coast, stand w/ you. 🙌🏼🧡
I am uplifted and strengthened by the love, words, drumming, and songs offered today to myself and
@janephilpott
. 🙏 and appreciation to First Nations leadership of B.C. and
@BCFNJC
...Gilakas’la.
The First Nations Justice Council just did a Musqueam Nation blanketing and cedar cleansing ceremony honouring
@janephilpott
&
@Puglaas
with traditional woven hats and blankets, singing them in with drums, and laying out blankets on the ground to honour them
#cdnpoli
#NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation
(
#TRC
Day):
What
#TRC
Day does…
—Honours the children;
—Educates and focuses public attention;
—Supports healing processes;
—Promotes reflection on our past, present, and future;
—Brings out necessary truth-telling.
(1/4 🧵)
On
#Elxn44
eve, reflecting on my time as the MP for
#VanGran
. Six years—O my.
I feel deep gratitude and ❤️ for your kindness, understanding, passion & support. It has been a gift for me to have the opportunity to serve.
Gilakas’la! Thank you!🙏🏽
Onwards…the work carries on.
Out knocking on doors in
#VanGran
today - lots to talk about and thanks everyone for all the feedback. These three young ladies have ideas about some possible new laws - it is fair to say they love dogs & popsicles. PS: check out what is already blooming.
#Spring
🐶🌷
On
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay
, I express my thanks & pride for the generations of Indigenous peoples, esp the women & girls, who have shown resilience, strength & fierce determination to build a more just Canada—this work continues. Today & every day I am
#ProudtobeIndigenous
.
I often proudly state “I am Indigenous. And Canadian”.
We are increasingly aware of how our history shapes our present.
#215
Only true action matters. Time & again our leaders have not acted.
Canadians must now lead our leaders.
#Justice
#cdnpoli
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay
Yet another sign this government is meretricious.
The wrong decision for Indigenous kids and for Canada. And inconsistent with its own litigation directive.
Breaking: The federal government has filed a notice of appeal on one of two orders from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal upheld in Federal Court related to compensation for Indigenous children and their families.
#cdnpoli
My name is Puglaas. I come from the Musgamagw Tsawataineuk & Laich-Kwil-Tach Peoples—part of the Kwakwakaʼwakw. This is who I am & who I will always be.
Each & every day I am
#ProudToBeIndigenous
.🙏🏽
On
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
, I celebrate the beauty & resilience of our Peoples🧡
Honestly to think of calling an election when: one clearly has the confidence of the House, the oppty to work across party lines &
@CPHO_Canada
saying we are entering a 4th wave. 🤦🏽♀️
If one was acting 4 the well-being of Cdns, the only responsible choice is to cooperate & govern.
Canada is entering a delta variant-driven fourth wave, says
@CPHO_Canada
Dr. Theresa Tam, the severity of which will be dictated by our vaccination rate. She says we could see more localized restrictions going forward, instead of blanket lockdowns.