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Joy SpearChief-Morris

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Indigenous Black Journalist, Former Athlete | Bylines @globeandmail @cbc @thenarwhalca @thewalrus @torontostar @sportsnet | twitter grammar not on point

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Today is my first day with @CBCIndigenous in Ottawa as part of the CJF-CBC Indigenous Fellowship. If you're looking to send a tip, email [email protected]


Indigenous communities can expect nearly $2.3 billion in spending cuts over the next four years with limited new spending for clean drinking water, consultations on major projects and Arctic infrastructure like airports, seaports and roads. cbc.ca/player/play/vi…

_joyscm's tweet card. Carney budget cuts Indigenous departments’ spending by 2%

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Carney budget cuts Indigenous departments’ spending by 2%


The 2025 Monitoring Food Affordability in Ottawa report, which shares the results of the annual Nutritious Food Basket survey, paid particular attention to the cost of infant formula for the first time. cbc.ca/player/play/vi…

_joyscm's tweet card. Food banks, dieticians say infant formula out of reach for some...

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Food banks, dieticians say infant formula out of reach for some...


Indigenous leaders are looking for long-term funding to close infrastructure gaps in the upcoming federal budget, despite predictions of funding cuts. cbc.ca/news/indigenou…


Ontario chiefs are calling for at least $500,000 per First Nation in funding from the federal government to cover the costs of consultation requests on projects fast-tracked under Bill C-5. cbc.ca/news/indigenou…


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Great start to the new season of Nation to Nation with host @karyn_pugliese Really hoping the panel with @FraserNeedham @alespassafiume and @_joyscm is a regular occurrence. youtu.be/htEoZsQ1JOw?si…

DennisWardNews's tweet card. Reconciliation, rebranded: Nation to Nation looks at what's happening...

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I’m fully vaccinated against measles, but I still became Ottawa’s fifth confirmed case this year theglobeandmail.com/life/article-m…


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From the moment he took office, Prime Minister Mark Carney made moves to show his commitment to Indigenous peoples. But less than five months into the job, he’s already blundered on his early promises, writes @_joyscm. Read the breakdown: thewalrus.ca/first-nations-…


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…


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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…


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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…

thewalrus's tweet image. 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

_joyscm's tweet image. 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.

_joyscm's tweet image. 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


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