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May 2021

Time to address the age of #MeToo in First Nations organizations

Hill Times May 17, 2021 Once upon a time, not so long ago, First Nations and many Indigenous societies governed with balance—men and women, including Two Spirits, equally shared the roles of leadership to serve a community. It wasn’t perfect. No governance structure is perfect. Then came the Canadian government, overly influenced by the church

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Are apologies enough when a political leader refuses to represent some Canadians?

May 3, 2021 Are apologies enough when a political leader refuses to represent some Canadians? Just what is “lesbian activity”? I’m asking for a friend. Getting a short, hawk haircut? Listening to k.d. lang? Sharing a beer with a “friend”? Are these “lesbian activities”? Here’s an activity that doesn’t fall into the basket of “lesbian activity.”

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