EmpoweringEducation
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Teacher, nature lover and voracious learner. Seeking to understand and become a good ancestor. Literacy, History, Indigenous Education, historical thinking, English, Inclusive education, social justice.
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Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
November 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
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"[Karen Gosse of The Rock Wildlife Rescue] said blue jays have a few unique features — including the fact that they’re not actually blue and only appear so to the human eye." 🐦
Blue jays are having a great season. Here are some things you might not know about the birds | CBC News
Baseball has been creating some wonderful publicity for the blue jays lately — the ones that love eating peanuts and have wings. They’re loud, they wake up with the sunrise, but Karen Gosse of The Roc...
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October 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"[Karen Gosse of The Rock Wildlife Rescue] said blue jays have a few unique features — including the fact that they’re not actually blue and only appear so to the human eye." 🐦
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"Alberta’s use of the notwithstanding clause continues an alarming trend of provincial governments putting political expediency ahead of people’s human rights." #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
Amnesty International Canada condemns Alberta government’s use of notwithstanding clause in Bill 2
Alberta's use of the notwithstanding clause in Bill 2 means that courts won’t be able to strike down the law even if it violates the Charter.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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'Forever Canadian' petition surpasses goal, collects 456K signatures #Alberta
Thomas Lukaszuk needed 294,000 signatures for the 'Forever Canadian' petition
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Thomas Lukaszuk needed 294,000 signatures for the 'Forever Canadian' petition
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
'Forever Canadian' petition surpasses goal, collects 456K signatures | CBC News
Former deputy premier of Alberta, Thomas Lukaszuk, started his campaign as a counter to separatists wanting a referendum on Alberta independence.
www.cbc.ca
October 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
'Forever Canadian' petition surpasses goal, collects 456K signatures #Alberta
Thomas Lukaszuk needed 294,000 signatures for the 'Forever Canadian' petition
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Thomas Lukaszuk needed 294,000 signatures for the 'Forever Canadian' petition
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Billionaire Chip Wilson fined $600 for unauthorized election sign targeting B.C. NDP.
Lululemon founder's sign calling B.C. NDP 'communist' amounted to 3rd-party advertising, says Elections B.C.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli
Lululemon founder's sign calling B.C. NDP 'communist' amounted to 3rd-party advertising, says Elections B.C.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli
Billionaire Chip Wilson fined $600 for unauthorized election sign targeting B.C. NDP | CBC News
Elections B.C. says three signs Lululemon founder Chip Wilson put up in front of his Vancouver home during the 2024 provincial election period, including one that called the B.C. NDP "communist," cons...
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October 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Billionaire Chip Wilson fined $600 for unauthorized election sign targeting B.C. NDP.
Lululemon founder's sign calling B.C. NDP 'communist' amounted to 3rd-party advertising, says Elections B.C.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli
Lululemon founder's sign calling B.C. NDP 'communist' amounted to 3rd-party advertising, says Elections B.C.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli
Carney's Caught in a Bad Gangster Movie via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Carney’s Caught in a Bad Gangster Movie | The Tyee
Wish the PM could win a faster deal with Trump? Don’t forget how mob bosses work.
thetyee.ca
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Carney's Caught in a Bad Gangster Movie via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
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Two Indigenous women say the growing spread of residential school denialism is the reason they a wrote a book on the subject.
Decolonization and Me was released by Phyllis Webstad, who started Orange Shirt Day, and Métis scholar Kristy McLeod.
Decolonization and Me was released by Phyllis Webstad, who started Orange Shirt Day, and Métis scholar Kristy McLeod.
Authors launch book Decolonization and Me to confront residential school denialism
Two Indigenous women say the growing spread of residential school denialism is the reason they a wrote the book Decolonization and Me.
www.aptnnews.ca
September 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Two Indigenous women say the growing spread of residential school denialism is the reason they a wrote a book on the subject.
Decolonization and Me was released by Phyllis Webstad, who started Orange Shirt Day, and Métis scholar Kristy McLeod.
Decolonization and Me was released by Phyllis Webstad, who started Orange Shirt Day, and Métis scholar Kristy McLeod.
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When it comes to trampling on First Nations’ and patriotic Canadians’ rights, I get a little hot under my collar.
This is what this fight is all about. Join us. Collective petition signatures. We’re in it together.
youtu.be/EiIASF6SYho?si…#ablege#cdnpolili
This is what this fight is all about. Join us. Collective petition signatures. We’re in it together.
youtu.be/EiIASF6SYho?si…#ablege#cdnpolili
Pro-Canada group applies for intervener status in referendum case
YouTube video by CTV News
https://youtu.be/EiIASF6SYho?si…
August 8, 2025 at 1:59 AM
When it comes to trampling on First Nations’ and patriotic Canadians’ rights, I get a little hot under my collar.
This is what this fight is all about. Join us. Collective petition signatures. We’re in it together.
youtu.be/EiIASF6SYho?si…#ablege#cdnpolili
This is what this fight is all about. Join us. Collective petition signatures. We’re in it together.
youtu.be/EiIASF6SYho?si…#ablege#cdnpolili
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Dr. Duane Bratt thank you for your analysis and kind words about #ForeverCanadian petition initiative. We’re ready to prove how proud Albertans are of being Canadian!
www.youtube.com/live/QNpF5_Z...
#ableg #cdnpoli
www.youtube.com/live/QNpF5_Z...
#ableg #cdnpoli
Episode 7.25 - Political Scientist Dr. Duane Bratt!
YouTube video by The Breakdown AB
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July 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Dr. Duane Bratt thank you for your analysis and kind words about #ForeverCanadian petition initiative. We’re ready to prove how proud Albertans are of being Canadian!
www.youtube.com/live/QNpF5_Z...
#ableg #cdnpoli
www.youtube.com/live/QNpF5_Z...
#ableg #cdnpoli
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#Canada has been ranked the #happiestcountry among the #G7 in the 2025 World Happiness Report.
Canada has performed well in these rankings year-over-year, consistently ranking among the happiest countries in both the G7 and #G20.
#cdnpoli
www.cicnews.com/2025/03/cana...
Canada has performed well in these rankings year-over-year, consistently ranking among the happiest countries in both the G7 and #G20.
#cdnpoli
www.cicnews.com/2025/03/cana...
Canada ranked happiest country in the G7
Canada has been ranked the happiest country among the G7 in the 2025 World Happiness Report. Canada has performed well in these rankings year-over-year, consistently ranking among the happiest countri...
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July 16, 2025 at 10:11 AM
#Canada has been ranked the #happiestcountry among the #G7 in the 2025 World Happiness Report.
Canada has performed well in these rankings year-over-year, consistently ranking among the happiest countries in both the G7 and #G20.
#cdnpoli
www.cicnews.com/2025/03/cana...
Canada has performed well in these rankings year-over-year, consistently ranking among the happiest countries in both the G7 and #G20.
#cdnpoli
www.cicnews.com/2025/03/cana...
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Trump allies use conspiracies to call Canada fires a trend wrecking U.S summer. But real problem is 'export of insane conspiracy theories from U.S politicians' boosted by unchecked social media, says @michaelkhoo.bsky.social @caadcoalition.bsky.social
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/11/n...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/11/n...
Canadian far right repeats Trump-fuelled conspiracy theories on wildfires
Trump-aligned congresspeople aren’t spreading wildfire disinformation in a vacuum; American social media giants are enabling a haze of conspiracy theories and misinformation about the wildfires ravagi...
www.nationalobserver.com
July 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Trump allies use conspiracies to call Canada fires a trend wrecking U.S summer. But real problem is 'export of insane conspiracy theories from U.S politicians' boosted by unchecked social media, says @michaelkhoo.bsky.social @caadcoalition.bsky.social
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/11/n...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/11/n...
The fluency transfer system developed by Larae Wiley and her husband Christopher Parkin is an amazing method. I had the opportunity to experience it at #selkirkcollege #salishschool #spokane #sinixt
“Native American educators have travelled to Alice Springs to share a language revival method with Aboriginal groups.
The Fluency Transfer System has helped Indigenous families in the US create fluent speakers within a year.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
The Fluency Transfer System has helped Indigenous families in the US create fluent speakers within a year.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Native American teachers join push to save at-risk Indigenous languages
A powerful language teaching method from the US is being trialled in Central Australia, offering new hope for languages on the brink of extinction.
www.abc.net.au
July 13, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The fluency transfer system developed by Larae Wiley and her husband Christopher Parkin is an amazing method. I had the opportunity to experience it at #selkirkcollege #salishschool #spokane #sinixt
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Alberta is leading at measles, hoping to lead at teen STI’s and pregnancy too. globalnews.ca/news/1128363...
Alberta bans ‘explicit’ books in school libraries starting Oct. 1 | Globalnews.ca
Students in Grade 10 and above will be allowed to read non-explicit content, if it is developmentally appropriate.
globalnews.ca
July 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Alberta is leading at measles, hoping to lead at teen STI’s and pregnancy too. globalnews.ca/news/1128363...
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While claiming it's to protect children, Alberta just banned a bunch of books from schools that teach children that gay people exist and are normal.
The Bible is not banned despite featuring slavery, rape, incest, and genocide.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The Bible is not banned despite featuring slavery, rape, incest, and genocide.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta bans school library books it deems sexually explicit | CBC News
Alberta's education minister says sexually explicit content must be gone from school library shelves as of Oct. 1, but says the announcement is not about book banning.
www.cbc.ca
July 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
While claiming it's to protect children, Alberta just banned a bunch of books from schools that teach children that gay people exist and are normal.
The Bible is not banned despite featuring slavery, rape, incest, and genocide.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The Bible is not banned despite featuring slavery, rape, incest, and genocide.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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In this article, we share free lessons and resources that you can incorporate into lessons for students about using AI.
#edtech #AI
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#edtech #AI
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4 Things To Teach Students Beyond Basic AI Literacy
As AI continues to be more pervasive, lessons have to go beyond the basics
www.techlearning.com
July 7, 2025 at 11:34 AM
In this article, we share free lessons and resources that you can incorporate into lessons for students about using AI.
#edtech #AI
www.techlearning.com/news/4-thing...
#edtech #AI
www.techlearning.com/news/4-thing...
Curious how you are using AI in education ethically and consciously to support student learning? #education #canada #bced #edtech
US colleges like Miami Dade College and University of South Florida use Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure AI to personalize learning, boost efficiency, and bridge the AI skills gap. #HigherEd #AI #EdTech #Microsoft365 #EducationInnovation
Personalizing education and enhancing administration with AI
How is AI transforming education for students, educators, and administrators? Organizations are using Microsoft 365 Copilot to streamline workflows, personalize lesson plans, and enhance the learning experience with AI. Learn more:
www.microsoft.com
July 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Curious how you are using AI in education ethically and consciously to support student learning? #education #canada #bced #edtech
Wow! Some fascinating plants in this garden focussing on ease of storage, cold hardiness and longevity. #Canada
This woman's Depression Era Garden is full of plants you've probably never heard of #London #Ontario #Canada
Anne Marie Allen hopes these hardy crops in her London, Ont., garden can come back
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Anne Marie Allen hopes these hardy crops in her London, Ont., garden can come back
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Veggies from bygone time growing in popularity. Just ask the Ontario creator of the Depression Era Garden | CBC News
Nestled in the centre of the quiet Blackfriars Community Garden in London, Ont., Anne Marie Allen’s plot is marked with a large sign that says, “Depression Era Garden.”
www.cbc.ca
July 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Wow! Some fascinating plants in this garden focussing on ease of storage, cold hardiness and longevity. #Canada
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Viola Desmond's story was forgotten for years until her sister Wanda Robson brought it back to light with Graham Reynolds.
Today, Desmond's civil rights fight is known coast-to-coast, and she graces our $10 bill.
This is her story.
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Today, Desmond's civil rights fight is known coast-to-coast, and she graces our $10 bill.
This is her story.
🧵 1/12
July 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Viola Desmond's story was forgotten for years until her sister Wanda Robson brought it back to light with Graham Reynolds.
Today, Desmond's civil rights fight is known coast-to-coast, and she graces our $10 bill.
This is her story.
🧵 1/12
Today, Desmond's civil rights fight is known coast-to-coast, and she graces our $10 bill.
This is her story.
🧵 1/12
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After a long bit of toiling, we're proud to announce the launch of Gander Social—a project to bring a new kind of social to Canadians.
Canadian owned and hosted, a feed you control, privacy-first, consent-based, respectful by default.
Join the Early Access program: gandersocial.ca
Canadian owned and hosted, a feed you control, privacy-first, consent-based, respectful by default.
Join the Early Access program: gandersocial.ca
Gander: The Social Media You Want, Built for Canada
Fun, private, and ethical. We're changing the way social media is done around here, all without your data taking an unexpected trip south.
gandersocial.ca
April 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
After a long bit of toiling, we're proud to announce the launch of Gander Social—a project to bring a new kind of social to Canadians.
Canadian owned and hosted, a feed you control, privacy-first, consent-based, respectful by default.
Join the Early Access program: gandersocial.ca
Canadian owned and hosted, a feed you control, privacy-first, consent-based, respectful by default.
Join the Early Access program: gandersocial.ca
If you’ve hiked the west coast trail, you’ll know the Edgar’s family. #wct #canada #bc #hiking www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
50 years on the Nitinat Narrows
Carl Edgar has been ferrying hikers across the Nitinat Narrows on the West Coast Trail for 50 years.
www.cbc.ca
June 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
If you’ve hiked the west coast trail, you’ll know the Edgar’s family. #wct #canada #bc #hiking www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
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Canada "Discussing" Banning Elon Musk's Starlink
Starlink, Sovereignty, and Sabotage: Why Canada is "Rethinking" its Use of Elon Musk’s Satellite Empire. #cdnpoli
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Starlink, Sovereignty, and Sabotage: Why Canada is "Rethinking" its Use of Elon Musk’s Satellite Empire. #cdnpoli
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BREAKING: Canada "Discussing" Banning Elon Musk's Starlink
Starlink, Sovereignty, and Sabotage: Why Canada is "Rethinking" its Use of Elon Musk’s Satellite Empire
deanblundell.substack.com
June 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Canada "Discussing" Banning Elon Musk's Starlink
Starlink, Sovereignty, and Sabotage: Why Canada is "Rethinking" its Use of Elon Musk’s Satellite Empire. #cdnpoli
deanblundell.substack.com/p/breaking-c...
Starlink, Sovereignty, and Sabotage: Why Canada is "Rethinking" its Use of Elon Musk’s Satellite Empire. #cdnpoli
deanblundell.substack.com/p/breaking-c...
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Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation, Tsuut’ina, Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney First Nations, my @albertandp.ca colleagues & I stand together in clear opposition to separatism. I encourage you to contact your MLA re: anti-democratic nature of #Bill54.
#Albertan #Canadian #ableg #abpoli
#Albertan #Canadian #ableg #abpoli
Opposition to Alberta referendum bill voiced by Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation
Stoney Nakoda Nations— Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney, released a statement responding to misinformation circulating regarding their positions and alleged collaborations with Premier Danielle Smith...
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June 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM