@BCANDS1

IDC/BCANDS is an award winning, Indigenous, non-profit Society advancing the unique disability needs and priorities of Indigenous Peoples and communities.

 British Columbia, Canada
bcands.bc.ca
Joined August 2013
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Won’t find a more beautiful place than Gitxsan.
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Congratulations to the new government of British Columbia and to all those who let their names stand, within all parties. It takes guts to want to get into politics, it's not easy, but remember as you move forward, it's people before party, people. We look forward to working with the new government to see significant movement forward for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples with disabilities in British Columbia.
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Been bumped up to premium for my 35 minute flight to Vancouver! I feel so……special…..
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Sincere gratitude to Senator McCallum who honoured our Wilp by recognizing the passing of our Simoget (Chief) Nikat’een (Frances Sampson) in the @SenatCA this afternoon. Hamaya Senator.
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Roger Foley
@rogerfoleyOct 22
Thank you Rachel del Guidice & Fox News for shining a light on my fight to return home. Hospitalized over 10 years, denied self-directed home care I need, while repeatedly being offered assisted dying. I don't want to die. I want to live & to go home. foxnews.com/media/disabled-c…

Disabled Canadian man says hospital repeatedly offered assisted death as he fought for care to stay...

Roger Foley told Fox News Digital that Ontario hospital staff repeatedly raised assisted dying while he fought for self-directed home care funding.

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$200 million for an Alberta separation referendum that nobody wanted, that everyone knew what the outcome would be before the vote, all while the province’s disabled constituents have their benefits / programs clawed back. It’s hard to believe that some people think this makes sense.
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Inclusion Canada
@InclusionCAOct 19
How did Canada's MAiD law evolve and why does it matter beyond Canada's borders? This blog explores the expansion of Canada's MAiD legislation, the concerns raised by disability advocates, and the importance of ensuring people with disabilities have access to the supports they need. Read the full blog here: inclusion-international.org/…

When Disability Becomes a Reason to Die: Lessons from Canada’s MAID Law - Inclusion International

On 1 October 2026, Inclusion International and Inclusion Canada hosted “When Disability Becomes a Reason to Die: Lessons from Canada’s MAID Law”, a closed webinar for self-advocates, families and...

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Alessandro Cattaneo@Aless_CattaneoOct 18
Our flags are at half mast at the Residence of Italy in Gatineau QC, to honor the brave Canadian service members, their families, and their community, hit by the terrible tragedy happened at CFB Wainwright. Aujourd’hui, nous réfléchissons à l’importance du service rendu par les Forces Armées à nos démocraties, et au lien indissoluble qui unit les militaires 🇮🇹 et 🇨🇦, qui servent ensemble la cause de la liberté sur terre, en mer et dans les cieux. 🇮🇹🇨🇦
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Sim'ogyet Nikate'en services next week. Huge loss for the Gitxsan Nation.
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Read this thread by @kurtgoddard
Kevin Yuill
@historykevOct 15
This is worthy of your time. An expose of the spending by @DWDCanada trying to convince Canadians to expand their programme of lethally injecting those whose lives are regarded as inconvenient to themselves and others. #euthanasia #assistedsuicide
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nationalpost.com/opinion/ram…

Ramona Coelho: Ottawa keeps mucking up MAID

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There is what Black posts, and then there’s reality. @TrudoLemmens
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IDC / BCANDS is happy to be participating in CLBC's South Island Community Council's Inclusion Resource Fair. Come down to UVic on October 20th and say hi to Paisley! She will be in the Michele Pujol Room in the Student Union Bldg between 3pm and 8pm with information and swag!
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Apparently, I hit a sore spot with Andre!
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@BCANDS1Oct 14
Replying to @picardonhealth
It appears somebody doesn’t know the difference between “limiting” and “expanding.”
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Métis Nation of Ontario@MetisNationONOct 14
Métis youth ages 11–14 are invited to Shrinking Sun, a virtual camp exploring Métis history, culture and food preservation skills. Space is limited so register today! Apply: ow.ly/3cC050ZXGPo
Colorful woven fabric hanging with sunlight shining through, promoting Shrinking Sun Fall Virtual Camp for ages 11-14 on November 12 from 6:30-8:30PM ET.

ALT Colorful woven fabric hanging with sunlight shining through, promoting Shrinking Sun Fall Virtual Camp for ages 11-14 on November 12 from 6:30-8:30PM ET.

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Inclusion Canada
@InclusionCAOct 14
Following last week's federal MAiD announcement, Inclusion Canada's CEO, Krista Carr, spoke with CTV News about two key developments: the permanent exclusion of mental illness as a sole underlying condition for MAiD, and the proposed legislation on advance requests. Watch the news segment here: buff.ly/JDXsUGe
Breaking news headline reads "CANADA NOT EXPANDING MAID FOR MENTAL ILLNESS" on a split-screen TV interview showing a red‑clad news anchor on the left and Krista Carr, Inclusion Canada CEO with blonde hair, glasses and a black sweater speaking remotely on the right.

ALT Breaking news headline reads "CANADA NOT EXPANDING MAID FOR MENTAL ILLNESS" on a split-screen TV interview showing a red‑clad news anchor on the left and Krista Carr, Inclusion Canada CEO with blonde hair, glasses and a black sweater speaking remotely on the right.

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There's a reason AMAD asked Black to testify only once, and never again, no real substance, he demonstrates that with each of his posts, with his "euthanasia for all no matter what" mentality.........
Gabrielle Peters 👩🏻‍🦽@mssinenomineOct 14
Replying to @tylerblack32
I testified three times. Granted, not a single Liberal or 'independent' member asked me a question at any of these but that certainly does not make my class & disability analysis a "conservative deep kiss" whatever that means. A Freudian would have a field day with your tweets.
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Kurt Goddard@kurtgoddardOct 14
Ottawa plans to table a bill this fall to decriminalize advance requests for MAiD. A UN disability rights committee urged Canada not to. No cause gets more of Dying With Dignity Canada's Meta ad money. I went through its ads, lobbying and finances. My own research and views. 🧵
Graphic titled “A UN committee urged Canada to pull back on MAiD. Dying With Dignity Canada is pushing the other way.” A two-column table compares the UN disability rights committee's March 2025 recommendations with DWDC's activity. Repeal Track 2, MAiD when death is not reasonably foreseeable: DWDC has been running ads since July 2026 against Alberta's law ending Track 2. Drop the planned expansion to mental illness: DWDC is in court to end the mental illness exclusion, which it calls “discriminatory.” Do not extend MAiD to advance requests: it is DWDC's biggest ad campaign, an estimated 54% of its Meta ad spending since 2019. Do not extend MAiD to mature minors: DWDC says that, with safeguards, mature minors whose death is foreseeable “should be allowed the right to choose MAID.”

ALT Graphic titled “A UN committee urged Canada to pull back on MAiD. Dying With Dignity Canada is pushing the other way.” A two-column table compares the UN disability rights committee's March 2025 recommendations with DWDC's activity. Repeal Track 2, MAiD when death is not reasonably foreseeable: DWDC has been running ads since July 2026 against Alberta's law ending Track 2. Drop the planned expansion to mental illness: DWDC is in court to end the mental illness exclusion, which it calls “discriminatory.” Do not extend MAiD to advance requests: it is DWDC's biggest ad campaign, an estimated 54% of its Meta ad spending since 2019. Do not extend MAiD to mature minors: DWDC says that, with safeguards, mature minors whose death is foreseeable “should be allowed the right to choose MAID.”

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Question, do you think it helps people when they put their picture on their resume, or hurts their chance for an interview?
33%Hurts, don't do it!
0%It's Ok, fill your boots
67%Only if it a modeling gig
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