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If you’ve ever been to Haida Gwaii, you’d understand better why this pipeline should remain unrealized.

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If this is going to be my new social media home, may as well spruce it up: this morning’s kids’ art, out of the kiln. ✨

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Plate #27 by Evelyn Ward can be seen in the current Elemental Form show at HGA. Slip transfer print design is a wonderful #contemporary example for #minimalistMonday. #art #craft #pottery #ceramics #printmaking #artshow #artyear

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An aspect I love about working at CBC Calgary is the commitment the newsroom has had — for 5+ years now — to doing original public opinion research, in partnership with the inimitable Janet Brown, on the unique and complex people that make up Alberta. The latest poll shows some fascinating shifts:

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This is part of me, at my day job. I work & live on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Siksika, Kainai & Piikani; also the Tsúùtínà Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda Nations: Bearspaw, Chiniki & Goodstoney and Métis Nation, Regions 5 & 6. Interests: news, art/craft, garden biodiversity.

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Not been well this week & have been thinking about my value as a disabled (autism+ADHD+PMDD) human & been comparing myself to others (never good). When I feel low I make miniature posies. I’ve been mocked for them before but they lift my mood-I hope this one lifts yours. Maybe a small life is ok…

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“Does still lurking on X make me complicit in its owner’s aims? I’m not sure it does, but I’m also not confident it doesn’t.”

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At 95, Canadian artist and naturalist Robert Bateman still paints every day While many would have considered retirement long ago, slowing down hasn't really crossed Bateman's mind #Canada www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Townsendia parryi by the back gate. The tiny biennial that packs a giant flower punch. #abnativeplants #albertahomeonnativeland

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27 days later, I’m onto the 2nd sleeve. Aim to accomplish 12 rows a day and finish this sweater in a couple of weeks. The first time I had #frozenshoulder I panicked. With frozen shoulder 2.0, I’m continuing to move in a variety of ways - painful, but I’m determined to maintain mobility.

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Last weekend, I was fortunate to have a woman from Afghanistan at the workshop I taught, and she showed me how she spins only using a stick and a small branch.

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This is beautiful @spinningmoments.bsky.social ✨

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Retired, perhaps just a state of mind. Blog post: bwanhill.ca/2025/05/23/r...

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Earth Embrace Leah Dorion ~ Métis n.d.

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A few pages left to go and it’s a keeper. Thank you @davidarobertson.bsky.social ✨

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Amplifying this post - though I’m an Interior of BC alumni, I know lots of people equate BC with the ocean. Check out Jeannine’s thoughtful work if you are a Pacific West Coast art appreciator! #beautifulbritishcolumbia #canadianmaker #buycanadian

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Currently, in the garden. (First bloom after acquiring this Paeonia obovata alba three years ago.)

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Until Friday. 😐 www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

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This sounds like a great idea… if a certain provincial government would be open to relinquishing its desire to keep those ties to the south strong.

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I can not not move. It is a family trait. So, I just go slow. #handspinning #spindlespinning #chronicpain #spinningpoem #foxmountainspindles

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The Hope Billie Rae Busby 2020

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I just picked up a native Lonicera yesterday. Nice to see it inspired here too! @abiknitsflora.bsky.social

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A little history lesson: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

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If I got anything out of this article, perhaps just this: “We need to be gracious with each other and ourselves.” www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...

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Two Stone Birds in the Spring Mary Pratt 2002

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I will persevere: frozen shoulder 2.0 won’t stop my spinning! 😜 (Last night’s 2 hour spin and chat with the gals at Yarn Twisters. 🤗) www.yarntwisters.ca #handspinning #spindlespinning #buycanadian #canadianmakers #yarntwisters #mawdsleyfibrearts

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Another beautiful example of textile creativity via @jollytoadstool.bsky.social ✨

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Knitting + art. What a lovely match @samantha-west.bsky.social ✨

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Long live CBC ❤️

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Federal leaders said much more about resource extraction and energy on the campaign trail this spring than about conservation and climate change. As we head into election day, here's a guide to environmental promises made by Canada's political parties. thenarwhal.ca/2025-federal...

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#showmeyourknits #knitsky #peaceknitting

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For me, my life sifting through digital information is made easier when I get my news from sources that support professional journalists and experts in the field. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/fed...

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Calm spin for my mind. Even five minutes is fine, to welcome the day. #handspinning #supportspindle #foxmountainspindle #buycanadian

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www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/a...

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For master fibre work, check out @whatvivdoes.bsky.social ✨

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Slow progress rainbow… Life, health, work are distractions. Yay, for long weekends!

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