Joy SpearChief-Morris

Joy SpearChief-Morris

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Journalist, Former Athlete. Bylines in The Globe and Mail, CBC, Toronto Star, The Narwhal, The Walrus and Sportsnet.

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Canada’s labour market stumbled in September, posting a second consecutive monthly decline and reinforcing forecasts that the Bank of Canada will hold interest rates steady later this month. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

theglobeandmail.comCanada’s labour market stumbles again with loss of 68,000 jobs in SeptemberEconomy is facing serious headwinds, most notably U.S. tariffs, with the central bank less likely to raise interest rate this month
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UPDATE: The chair of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed Canada's request to reconstitute a three-member panel to determine long-term reforms of the child welfare system for First Nations children. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caTribunal chair dismisses Canada's request to rejig panel on First Nations child welfare reform | CBC NewsThe chair of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed Canada's request to reconstitute a three-member panel to determine long-term reforms of the child welfare system for First Nations childre...
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First Nations organizations say Canada's recent request to reconstitute the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal panel hearing proceedings on child welfare reform could further delay the process. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caCanada's call to rejig tribunal panel on child welfare reform a delay 'tactic', says chief | CBC NewsFirst Nations organizations say Canada's recent request to reconstitute the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal panel hearing proceedings on child welfare reform could further delay the process.
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First Nations leaders from western British Columbia to southern Ontario are expressing concern at governments' lack of consultation with them before two recent high-profile pipeline announcements. From Brett Forester and myself. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caFirst Nations chiefs across country 'blindsided' by pipeline announcements | CBC NewsFirst Nations chiefs countrywide are expressing concern about the lack of engagement after two pipelines were announced in Alberta, B.C. and Ontario. Two leaders say they only learned of the plans thr...
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First Nations clean drinking water legislation tabled this week is drawing criticism from leaders for its removal of key protections - saying it highlights how reconciliation no longer seems to be a priority in Prime Minister Mark Carney's economic agenda www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caClean water bill shows 'troubling shift' from recognizing First Nations rights, says national chief | CBC NewsFirst Nations clean drinking water legislation tabled by the federal government on Tuesday removes key protections from the previous Trudeau-era proposed legislation.
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Day 3 of the Permanent Peoples Tribunal. As today marks 5 years since the discovery at Tk’emlups, a panel presented evidence on ground and archival searches for missing children and unmarked burials at residential schools. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caSearches for unmarked burials face funding barriers, witnesses tell international tribunal | CBC NewsOn Day 3 of the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal in Montreal, witnesses gave testimony over the difficulty and complexity of conducting ground searches for unmarked burials at residential schools.
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Today is day 2 of the Permanent Peoples' Tribunal on missing children and unmarked graves in Montreal. Yesterday the panel of international judges heard expert testimony from former special interlocutor Kimberly Murray. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caInternational tribunal begins investigation into missing Indigenous children and unmarked burials | CBC NewsThe Permanent People's Tribunal will examine evidence regarding Canada's responsibility for the residential schools system and the human rights violations associated with it.
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The Permanent People’s Tribunal, an international tribunal investigating missing children and unmarked graves associated with Canada's residential school system will hold a session in Montreal next week. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caTribunal into missing Indigenous children and unmarked graves to hold sessions in Montreal | CBC NewsThe Permanent Peoples' Tribunal will be in Montreal May 25-29 to investigate human rights violations related to missing Indigenous children and unmarked graves associated with residential schools.
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Witnesses before a House of Commons committee Thursday say they fear "legislative extinction" of their First Nations if the federal government does not eliminate the Indian Act's second-generation cut-off. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caFirst Nations say they fear 'legislative extinction' under Indian Act's 2nd-generation cut-off | CBC NewsWitnesses before a House of Commons committee Thursday say they fear "legislative extinction" of their First Nations if the federal government does not eliminate the Indian Act's second-generation cut...
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The federal government is asking a B.C. court for more time to pass legislation to address a section of the Indian Act the court found unconstitutional. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caFederal government asks B.C. court for more time to make Indian Act changes | CBC NewsThe federal government is asking a B.C. court for more time to pass legislation to address a section of the Indian Act the court found unconstitutional. The Senate amended Bill S-2 to remove the secon...
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First Nations and Métis leaders are criticizing the federal government's spring economic update for a lack of distinctions-based funding for Indigenous communities in its multi-billion "Canada Strong" plan. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caFirst Nations, Métis leaders critical of lack of distinctions-based funding in spring update | CBC NewsFirst Nations and Métis leaders are criticizing the federal government's spring economic update for a lack of distinctions-based funding for Indigenous communities in its multi-billion "Canada Strong"...
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First Nations and Métis leaders are criticizing the federal government's spring economic update for a lack of distinctions-based funding for Indigenous communities in its multi-billion "Canada Strong" plan. cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caFirst Nations, Métis leaders critical of lack of distinctions-based funding in spring update | CBC NewsFirst Nations and Métis leaders are criticizing the federal government's spring economic update for a lack of distinctions-based funding for Indigenous communities in its multi-billion "Canada Strong"...
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The federal government announced about $2.1 billion in new spending on First Nations and Inuit non-insured health benefits, on-reserve education and child and family services in its spring economic update on Tuesday. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caSpring economic update has $2.1B for essential services in Indigenous communities | CBC NewsThe federal government announced about $2.1 billion in new spending on essential services for Indigenous people in its spring economic update on Tuesday.
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The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is calling for the immediate withdrawal of Bill C-21, the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty Act. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caAssembly of First Nations call for withdrawal of Red River Métis self-government bill | CBC NewsThe Assembly of First Nations is calling for the withdrawal of a federal government bill that would recognize the right to self-government of the Red River Métis, in its second reading in the House of...
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As the Indian Act marks 150 years this month, a bill before the House of Commons could end an amendment that prevents the transfer of Indian status after two generations of "marrying out." www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caHow a Senate bill could end the Indian Act's 2nd-generation cut-off | CBC NewsFor 150 years, who is considered a "Status Indian" in Canadian law has been determined by the federal government through the Indian Act. Now, a Senate bill could end the "second-generation cut-off." W...
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With a "one-size-fits-all" approach and a goal of assimilation, the Indian Act came to control almost every aspect of First Nations people's lives, dictating things like how communities were governed and even who could be considered an "Indian." www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caAfter 150 years, Canada still has an Indian Act. Why is it so hard to get rid of? | CBC NewsThe Indian Act marks 150 years since it was enacted this month. CBC Radio's The House spoke with First Nations leaders, historians and legal experts about the Indian Act and attempts by First Nations ...
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A new report by the Procurement Ombud, found "systemic gaps" in how contracts were awarded through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business, resulting in a majority of contracts being awarded without confirmation of their Indigenous eligibility. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caStrategy meant to help Indigenous businesses get federal contracts is 'failing,' says ombud | CBC NewsA new report says the federal government's delivery of a strategy for hiring Indigenous businesses is a "cascading failure," with inconsistent guidance, a lack of accountability and a lack of proper a...
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Pujjuut Kusugak and David Ningeongan's Olympic hockey commentary in Inuktitut has become a streaming success, with viewers tuning in across the country. www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...

cbc.caHow Olympic hockey broadcasts in Inuktitut became a streaming success | CBC SportsPujjuut Kusugak and David Ningeongan's have been calling Canada's Olympic hockey games for Milano Cortina 2026 in Inuktitut. But its the way they've engaged their community in expanding the language a...
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The race for the top of the podium in women’s figure skating was a tight one between the United States and Japan as skaters took the ice at the Milano Skating Arena on Thursday. But it was Alysa Liu who won the gold, the first American woman to do so since 2002. www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...

cbc.caAlysa Liu takes women's figure skating gold, becoming 1st American to win a medal since 2006 | CBC SportsAmerican Alysa Liu becomes the first woman to win an individual gold medal in figure skating since 2006. Japan's Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai earned silver and bronze, respectively, in the women's sin...
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From cheating admissions to convicted fraudsters and repealed doping suspensions, the drama surrounding biathlon at Milano Cortina 2026 has made the events anything but boring. www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...

cbc.caOlympic biathlon drama: Is 'chaos' helping or hurting sport at Milano-Cortina Games | CBC SportsFrom cheating admissions to convicted fraudsters and repealed doping suspensions, the drama surrounding biathlon at Milano Cortina 2026 has made the events anything but boring. But is all the attentio...
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Canada's Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud capped off a strong Olympic debut with an eighth-place finish in the individual pairs figure skating event at Milano-Cortina 2026 on Monday www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...

cbc.caCanada's Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud secure 8th-place pairs finish in Olympic debut | CBC SportsCanada's Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud finish in eighth position of pairs figure skating at Milano-Cortina 2026 in their first Olympic Games, while Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps battled ...
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Jocelyne Larocque is the most decorated Indigenous athlete in Canadian history across both Summer and Winter Olympic Games. But the Métis hockey player at her fourth Olympics wants that record to be broken - multiple times - by the next generation www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...

cbc.caCanadian hockey player Larocque wants to see ‘Indigenous athletes excel’ beyond her success | CBC SportsCanadian defenceman Jocelyne Larocque has made history her entire Olympic career, from the first Indigenous player to play for Canada in women’s hockey at the Olympics to the most winning Indigenous O...
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Ilia Malinin of the United States failed to make the Olympic podium after a disastrous free program performance in the men's singles event at the Milano Cortina Games on Friday. www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...

cbc.caU.S. star Malinin falls twice in free skate, giving Kazakhstan's Shaidorov improbable Olympic gold | CBC SportsIlia Malinin of the United States failed to make the Olympic podium after a disastrous free program performance in the men's singles event at the Milano Cortina Games on Friday.
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Canada currently sits two points behind the bronze medal position in the figure skating Team Event after the men's short and ice dance free program on Saturday. www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...

cbc.caGogolev finishes 3rd in men's short program to help Canada qualify for team event final | CBC SportsMaking his Olympic debut, Stephen Gogolev finished in third for eight points, bringing the Canadian team to a total of 27 points, qualifying for the final phase of free programs.
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Excited to share I’ll be working for the CBC Olympics team over the next month as an associate producer. I’ll be reporting from Toronto and producing editorial content for the web desk.

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Final story for my series on gaps in the Non-Insured Health Benefits program for the @cjf-fjc.bsky.social CBC Indigenous Fellowship: Dental care benefits for First Nations and Inuit falling behind Canadian standards, say dentists www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caDental care benefits for First Nations and Inuit falling behind Canadian standards, say dentists | CBC NewsThe Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program provides a variety of health care benefits for eligible First Nations and Inuit, with dental care accounting for the third largest expense for the progra...
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My final series for the @cjf-fjc.bsky.social CBC Indigenous Fellowship is now live. Part 1 is out today: Federal health benefits program for First Nations and Inuit 'frustrating' to deal with, say clients www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caFederal health benefits program for First Nations and Inuit 'frustrating' to deal with, say clients | CBC NewsThe Non-Insured Health Benefits program covers things like prescription drugs and glasses for eligible First Nations people and Inuit. However, health-care advocates say the paperwork involved is a he...
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STORY CALL OUT! I am writing a story on the Non-Insured Health Benefits program (NIHB) that provides health benefits for First Nations and Inuit. If you've had troubles with the program and are willing to speak to me, my inbox is open: joy.spearchief-morris@cbc.ca

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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. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

cbc.caCarney budget cuts Indigenous departments’ spending by 2%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 infrastru...
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Indigenous leaders are looking for long-term funding to close infrastructure gaps in the upcoming federal budget, despite predictions of funding cuts. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caIndigenous leaders skeptical federal budget will deliver on 2030 infrastructure promise | CBC NewsThe Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Métis National Council individually submitted budget requests ahead of the Nov. 4 federal budget totalling $443 billion combined over at ...
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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. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

cbc.caChiefs in Ontario call for $66.5M to fund major projects consultations | CBC NewsChiefs of Ontario has asked the federal government for $66.5 million to increase the capacity of the 133 First Nations in the province to handle major project requests under the constitutional duty to...

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Michelle Cyca
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so fucking tiresome to get emails like this whenever I write about residential school history, truly. people who believe that graves don't exist if they can't see the bodies with their own two eyes possess the critical thinking skills of a baby playing peekaboo.

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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 journalist Joy SpearChief-Morris. Read the breakdown: thewalrus.ca/first-nations-wa...