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spinster777.bsky.social
As long as we refuse to address white supremacy culture, we will not be able to address the climate crisis. Artist, Jamaican(Igbo)/Dutch, western canada, LandBack everywhere, Black liberation by any means necessary. https://linktr.ee/spinster
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this media release that announces "Mayor Ken Sim and VPD launch" the Task Force is from the Mayor's Office so @ptfry.bsky.social is accurate

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Canada is doing many of the same things, except nobody is watching.

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PM Mark Carney has described developing fossil fuel infrastructure as “pragmatic.” But it’s unclear how a country grappling with abysmal air quality due to wildfires fuelled by global warming will benefit from further fossil fuel development. Deborah de Lange writes.

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Just listened to this.. lots of Indigenous inclusion & history (which might be why the city wanted to ignore this anniversary?)

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#OtD 23 Jun 1751 Gregoria Apaza Nina, Indigenous Aymara rebel leader, was born in Bolivia. She led a major Indigenous revolt, against Spanish colonial rule in the country. More on Native American resistance in this book: shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/...

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SUNDAY NIGHT IN CALGARY! The one and only #KatharineHayhoe! Come check out one of the world's most important voices on #ClimateChange! #yyc

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Two leading Canadian economists say a guaranteed income floor that cuts poverty in half could be funded at half the cost of previous estimates. This would make basic income considerably cheaper than the cost of poverty itself, saving lives and money.

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On this day in 1734, Marie-Joseph Angelique, an enslaved woman, was put to death after she was found guilty of setting fire to her slave holder's home. The fire spread and burned much of Montreal. Today, she is celebrated as someone who fought against her enslavement.

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#OtD 21 Jun 1919 "Bloody Saturday" occurred during the Winnipeg general strike when 30,000 strikers were attacked by mounted police with clubs and guns. The attack resulted in the death of two strikers, 35-45 people injured, and numerous arrests stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9396...

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Today on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the cultures and languages of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. Take time to learn whose land you’re on and listen to Indigenous voices - not just today, but every day.

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Anyone not masking should scroll through TikTok posts by those with long Covid. Most comments are from others who have long Covid, many telling their story of when they got long Covid. It's not rare. It is a mass disabling event that's still ongoing. And every person is at risk regardless of health

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I cannot stress enough how no one should be taking their cell or laptop into the USA. Sitting in detention with an officer who scrolls your nudes and private information is just violating on so many levels. Fuck travelling to the USA ever again. www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...

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Happening now! We are shutting down CBSA offices downtown. Today is World Refugee Day, and we are taking over Canada Border Services Agency offices and demanding the withdrawal of anti-refugee bill C-2. Join us at 300 W Georgia!

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After years of advocacy, applications for the $200/month Canada Disability Benefit opened today. But the only provincial govt in Canada that will keep its citizens with disabilities from actually benefiting from it is the UCP. They are the only ones clawing it back. It’s cruel & shameful.

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Resources and template letters to oppose Bill C-2 and Bill C-5: linktr.ee/spinster

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Resources and template letters to oppose Bill C-2 and Bill C-5: linktr.ee/spinster

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📢 Sign the Open Letter to the Senate: Democracy is a climate solution. Say no to Bill C-5’s fast-tracking of “national interest” projects without public input or Indigenous consent. Sign by June 25! #cdnpoli #ClimateAction #BillC5 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Bill C-5 needs a re-work. act.gp/45zrVPF

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Resources and template letters to oppose Bill C-2: linktr.ee/spinster

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THANK YOU JENNY!! THANK YOU NDP!!!! @ndp.ca

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Resources and template letters to oppose Bill C-2 and Bill C-5: linktr.ee/spinster

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It’s a disgrace of a bill, @liberalca.bsky.social @mark-carney.bsky.social Not what I voted for.

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Canada wants to be an ‘energy superpower,’ but at what cost? New Bill C-5 is sidestepping environmental laws to fast-track dirty energy projects. But burning #fossilfuels isn’t the answer. .Take action ⤵️ act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/173069/...

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Resources and template letters to oppose Bill C-2 and Bill C-5: linktr.ee/spinster

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ℹ️ Make sure to send a letter today to make some important changes to Bill C-5, this is a bill that could impact nature nationwide 🚨

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Resources and template letters to oppose Bill C-2 and Bill C-5: linktr.ee/spinster

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Send an email to senators to send C-5 back to MPs. Don't let this nasty bill pass!

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SIGN #CANADA! Tell Canada's government to send #BillC5 back to the drawing board! Send a letter urging decision-makers to scrap this undemocratic bill that sidesteps important safeguards for Canadians and the #environment. nwmd.social/s/twitter/4A... #cdnpoli #nature #KeepItWild

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Resources and template letters to oppose Bill C-2 and Bill C-5: linktr.ee/spinster

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