Dr Nili Kaplan-Myrth, MD PhD
@nilikm.bsky.social
Family doctor | mother | medical #anthropology | #McGill | #UCL | #Yale | writer | #feminism | RxAdvocacy | Fulbright Scholar | Commonwealth Scholar | Jabapalooza | #WomenInMedicine | #Ottawa | #MedSky | personal account (she/her) 🇨🇦
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Kaplan-Myrth: Why I resigned as a trustee from the OCDSB
Antisemitic comments and death threats from outsiders, coupled with an utter lack of support from inside the board, have forced my hand.
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“If you resign as trustee, please tell people why,”‘said a friend. Here’s my story. #OCDSD should be investigated for governance dysfunction. Antisemitism is unchecked in #Ottawa and society. This is a cautionary tale about school boards and populist extremism.
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Not going well, 2026.
To Greenland’s sovereignty, to the safety of Iranian protesters, and to a reprieve from chaos worldwide.
Shabbat shalom
To Greenland’s sovereignty, to the safety of Iranian protesters, and to a reprieve from chaos worldwide.
Shabbat shalom
January 17, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Not going well, 2026.
To Greenland’s sovereignty, to the safety of Iranian protesters, and to a reprieve from chaos worldwide.
Shabbat shalom
To Greenland’s sovereignty, to the safety of Iranian protesters, and to a reprieve from chaos worldwide.
Shabbat shalom
A patient in her 90s told me that she’s seen political regimes come and go. She’s seen humanity take steps forward and backward. She’s very concerned about the USA, and the world, but she is nevertheless holding onto hope for the future.
Let’s start with a weekend of safety, calm. Shabbat shalom.
Let’s start with a weekend of safety, calm. Shabbat shalom.
January 10, 2026 at 2:55 AM
A patient in her 90s told me that she’s seen political regimes come and go. She’s seen humanity take steps forward and backward. She’s very concerned about the USA, and the world, but she is nevertheless holding onto hope for the future.
Let’s start with a weekend of safety, calm. Shabbat shalom.
Let’s start with a weekend of safety, calm. Shabbat shalom.
What is happening in the USA didn’t occur in a vacuum. ICE isn’t an anomaly.
There is no bubble of privilege, no geopolitical corner that is safe when authoritarian regimes murder their own citizens and invade other nations.
As we would all know if we’ve ever learned anything from world history.
There is no bubble of privilege, no geopolitical corner that is safe when authoritarian regimes murder their own citizens and invade other nations.
As we would all know if we’ve ever learned anything from world history.
January 8, 2026 at 1:14 PM
What is happening in the USA didn’t occur in a vacuum. ICE isn’t an anomaly.
There is no bubble of privilege, no geopolitical corner that is safe when authoritarian regimes murder their own citizens and invade other nations.
As we would all know if we’ve ever learned anything from world history.
There is no bubble of privilege, no geopolitical corner that is safe when authoritarian regimes murder their own citizens and invade other nations.
As we would all know if we’ve ever learned anything from world history.
The world being “governed by force” is a plan that only a narcissistic delusional megalomaniac and his sycophants would think is a good idea.
Elbows up, world. 🌎
Sincerely,
Canada 🇨🇦
Elbows up, world. 🌎
Sincerely,
Canada 🇨🇦
January 7, 2026 at 4:45 AM
The world being “governed by force” is a plan that only a narcissistic delusional megalomaniac and his sycophants would think is a good idea.
Elbows up, world. 🌎
Sincerely,
Canada 🇨🇦
Elbows up, world. 🌎
Sincerely,
Canada 🇨🇦
For those in the USA who are in need of reliable vaccine information, refer to Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunizations. We have a slightly different schedule from province to province, but (with the rare exception) we still follow the science.
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National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI): Statements and publications - Canada.ca
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) makes recommendations for the use of vaccines currently or newly approved for use in humans in Canada, including the identification of groups at ...
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January 6, 2026 at 1:48 AM
For those in the USA who are in need of reliable vaccine information, refer to Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunizations. We have a slightly different schedule from province to province, but (with the rare exception) we still follow the science.
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
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Back in Ottawa, what better way to end the winter vacation than a skate on the canal and a beaver tail?! Looking forward to the @rideaucanalskate.bsky.social being fully open on Monday, from Dow’s Lake to Rideau.
January 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Back in Ottawa, what better way to end the winter vacation than a skate on the canal and a beaver tail?! Looking forward to the @rideaucanalskate.bsky.social being fully open on Monday, from Dow’s Lake to Rideau.
In happier news, it is our 27th wedding anniversary today. Jan 3, 1999, we braved the Toronto snowstorm of the century.
As much in love now.
Photos by Vince Pietropaolo
As much in love now.
Photos by Vince Pietropaolo
January 3, 2026 at 3:51 PM
In happier news, it is our 27th wedding anniversary today. Jan 3, 1999, we braved the Toronto snowstorm of the century.
As much in love now.
Photos by Vince Pietropaolo
As much in love now.
Photos by Vince Pietropaolo
Canadians are waking up this morning with our elbows up, in response to the invasion of Venezuela. Our own patriotism won’t safeguard us from US authoritarianism. Looking to Prime Minister Carney’s response. Thankful he has forged strong ties to the UK and Europe.
January 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Canadians are waking up this morning with our elbows up, in response to the invasion of Venezuela. Our own patriotism won’t safeguard us from US authoritarianism. Looking to Prime Minister Carney’s response. Thankful he has forged strong ties to the UK and Europe.
So long, 2025. Tested the limits of our personal and global resilience in myriad ways. Not a year that many of us will look back on fondly.
Have a safe New Year’s Eve. Wishing everyone a healthy, laughter-filled, calmer year ahead.
Have a safe New Year’s Eve. Wishing everyone a healthy, laughter-filled, calmer year ahead.
December 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
So long, 2025. Tested the limits of our personal and global resilience in myriad ways. Not a year that many of us will look back on fondly.
Have a safe New Year’s Eve. Wishing everyone a healthy, laughter-filled, calmer year ahead.
Have a safe New Year’s Eve. Wishing everyone a healthy, laughter-filled, calmer year ahead.
According to @who.int, 20 million children missed out on essential vaccines in 2024 due to conflict, supply disruptions, and a rise in vaccine misinformation. 2025 funding cuts severely disrupted global maternal care, vaccination, HIV prevention, and disease surveillance. Let’s do better in 2026.
December 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
According to @who.int, 20 million children missed out on essential vaccines in 2024 due to conflict, supply disruptions, and a rise in vaccine misinformation. 2025 funding cuts severely disrupted global maternal care, vaccination, HIV prevention, and disease surveillance. Let’s do better in 2026.
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate.
December 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate.
Wishing friends and colleagues around the world a peaceful, healthy Christmas
December 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Wishing friends and colleagues around the world a peaceful, healthy Christmas
Canadians are awesome.
Photo: Our son cleared this rink (in -18 weather) for playing hockey on our frozen lake.
Photo: Our son cleared this rink (in -18 weather) for playing hockey on our frozen lake.
December 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Canadians are awesome.
Photo: Our son cleared this rink (in -18 weather) for playing hockey on our frozen lake.
Photo: Our son cleared this rink (in -18 weather) for playing hockey on our frozen lake.
Happy 8th night of Chanukah.
Also, happy solstice.
May we all have more light than darkness from here on.
Also, happy solstice.
May we all have more light than darkness from here on.
December 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Happy 8th night of Chanukah.
Also, happy solstice.
May we all have more light than darkness from here on.
Also, happy solstice.
May we all have more light than darkness from here on.
Happy seventh night of Chanukah
December 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Happy seventh night of Chanukah
Sixth night of Chanukah. Difficult week for many reasons, for us, our friends and family, colleagues, and many people. Tonight we will light our candles and we will ground ourselves in the moment, in our space of calm and safety. Wishing the same for everyone else. Shabbat shalom.
December 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Sixth night of Chanukah. Difficult week for many reasons, for us, our friends and family, colleagues, and many people. Tonight we will light our candles and we will ground ourselves in the moment, in our space of calm and safety. Wishing the same for everyone else. Shabbat shalom.
Happy fourth night of Chanukah
December 18, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Happy fourth night of Chanukah
So much influenza out there.
Tragically, 3 paediatric deaths in our city (Ottawa) because of flu so far this season.
Please get your flu shot. Everyone 6 months + is eligible and encouraged to do so.
Doesn’t matter whether it is a perfect match - it is helpful to reduce seriousness of illness.
Tragically, 3 paediatric deaths in our city (Ottawa) because of flu so far this season.
Please get your flu shot. Everyone 6 months + is eligible and encouraged to do so.
Doesn’t matter whether it is a perfect match - it is helpful to reduce seriousness of illness.
December 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
So much influenza out there.
Tragically, 3 paediatric deaths in our city (Ottawa) because of flu so far this season.
Please get your flu shot. Everyone 6 months + is eligible and encouraged to do so.
Doesn’t matter whether it is a perfect match - it is helpful to reduce seriousness of illness.
Tragically, 3 paediatric deaths in our city (Ottawa) because of flu so far this season.
Please get your flu shot. Everyone 6 months + is eligible and encouraged to do so.
Doesn’t matter whether it is a perfect match - it is helpful to reduce seriousness of illness.
Joined our synagogue to light the menorah for the third night of Chanukah on Canada’s Parliament Hill, joined by interfaith leaders. To our collective resilience and healing.
December 17, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Joined our synagogue to light the menorah for the third night of Chanukah on Canada’s Parliament Hill, joined by interfaith leaders. To our collective resilience and healing.
It is always kind when a non-Jewish patient remembers to say happy Chanukah. This year, Chanukah cards and kindness mean the world to us.
Happy second night to friends and colleagues around the world.
Happy second night to friends and colleagues around the world.
December 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
It is always kind when a non-Jewish patient remembers to say happy Chanukah. This year, Chanukah cards and kindness mean the world to us.
Happy second night to friends and colleagues around the world.
Happy second night to friends and colleagues around the world.
11 people in Australia were killed today by gunmen while they celebrated the first night of Chanukah at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Targeted because they were Jews.
As Jewish families around the world, we place our menorahs in our windows. Our message to the world: Light will outlive the darkness.
As Jewish families around the world, we place our menorahs in our windows. Our message to the world: Light will outlive the darkness.
December 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
11 people in Australia were killed today by gunmen while they celebrated the first night of Chanukah at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Targeted because they were Jews.
As Jewish families around the world, we place our menorahs in our windows. Our message to the world: Light will outlive the darkness.
As Jewish families around the world, we place our menorahs in our windows. Our message to the world: Light will outlive the darkness.
Shabbat shalom
December 13, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Shabbat shalom
If you know what’s coming, you know.
Shabbat shalom. Have a peaceful, healthy weekend.
Shabbat shalom. Have a peaceful, healthy weekend.
December 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
If you know what’s coming, you know.
Shabbat shalom. Have a peaceful, healthy weekend.
Shabbat shalom. Have a peaceful, healthy weekend.
This is a truly magical show. Highly recommend that you see it at Ottawa’s NAC (perfect for people of all ages). @kidkoala.bsky.social deserved a standing ovation for tonight’s puppetry, music, film.
The Storyville Mosquito | National Creation Fund
A young mosquito leaves his small town in the country to seek fame and fortune in the big city and fulfill his dream of playing in one of the greatest jazz bands of all time at Sid Villa’s Music Hall…...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:14 AM
This is a truly magical show. Highly recommend that you see it at Ottawa’s NAC (perfect for people of all ages). @kidkoala.bsky.social deserved a standing ovation for tonight’s puppetry, music, film.
Family docs in Ottawa just received a plea for help from our local children’s hospital: unprecedented volumes in the Emergency Department of children testing positive for influenza. Message to parents and primary care providers: Get flu shots out to the paediatric population!@ottawapublichealth.ca
December 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Family docs in Ottawa just received a plea for help from our local children’s hospital: unprecedented volumes in the Emergency Department of children testing positive for influenza. Message to parents and primary care providers: Get flu shots out to the paediatric population!@ottawapublichealth.ca