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The StFXAUT acknowledges it is operating in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaw people.
A secure retirement is not a luxury, it’s a right.

Faculty stepped up when Laurentian entered insolvency, because we know what this university means to our community.

We never wanted to be here, but we were left with no other choice.
January 21, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Some more amazing shows of solidarity from our students ❤️
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Encore quelques manifestations de solidarité incroyables de la part de nos élèves ❤️
January 21, 2026 at 9:12 PM
StFXAUT President David Young (left) and Vice-President Christie Lomore (right) met with Mr. Jaime Battiste, MP for Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish on January 20, 2026 to talk about funding for post-secondary education.

www.stfxaut.ca/stfxaut-meet...
StFXAUT meeting with MP Battiste
www.stfxaut.ca
January 20, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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Solidarity is in full force for LUFA's first day on strike!
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La solidarité est au rendez-vous lors de la première journée de grève de l'APPUL !
January 19, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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Our colleagues at Nipissing are also fighting for a fair deal.

Show some solidarity: win.newmode.net/canadianasso...
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Nos collègues de Nipissing se battent également pour obtenir un accord équitable.

Faites preuve de solidarité : win.newmode.net/canadianasso...
New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore
win.newmode.net
January 20, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Members of @lufappul.bsky.social have taken to the picket lines following months of negotiations.

LUFA members have endured years of instability and made extraordinary sacrifices following the university’s unprecedented use of the CCAA.

Read more: www.caut.ca/news/laurent...
Laurentian University academic staff on strike - CAUT
Members of LUFA have taken to the picket lines to achieve a fair contract, following months of negotiations.
www.caut.ca
January 19, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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What are LUFA's priorities for a fair deal?

(1) Pensions, (2) Compensation, and (3) Workload

LUFA members want a deal that improves supports for students, boosts morale, and attracts and retain talent.
January 19, 2026 at 4:52 PM
It is official. As of 12:01am, LUFA members will officially be on strike for a better, stronger university. 📢

Together we will win the contract we deserve. 🪧
January 19, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Inspired by the great work of the people at @labornotes.bsky.social , who do something similar for the US, @emmaarkell.bsky.social at @pressprogress.ca has written an article previewing the collective bargaining agreements set to expire across Canada in 2026:
pressprogress.ca/who-could-st...
Who Could Strike in 2026?
An overview of the biggest collective agreements set to expire this year
pressprogress.ca
January 13, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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You know things are heating up when the SMUFU Discord gets reactivated....
a cat wearing sunglasses is standing on its hind legs and says wink wink .
ALT: a cat wearing sunglasses is standing on its hind legs and says wink wink .
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January 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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I just emailed the Ontario government telling them to remove the unnecessary limitations on LUFA's right to free and fair bargaining. Send your letter here: www.lufappul.ca?page_id=6355 @ocufa.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cuasa.ca @apuott.bsky.social In solidarity
January 8, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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Registration now open for DHSI-East!

When: Tues 5 May-Fri 8 May 2026
Where: @stfx-university.bsky.social in Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Link with more info & to register: www.stfx.ca/research/dig...

Grants available!

A short thread w details on workshops and keynote follows
January 8, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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🌈 The Pride flag is flying! Yesterday, we celebrated the start of Pride Month with the Antigonish and StFX communities. 🏳️‍🌈 #stfx #pride
January 6, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Who wants to come to a bug conference on the east coast? Save the date for the Acadian Entomological Society's 2026 meeting, June 18-20, to be held right here in Antigonish @stfx-university.bsky.social @davidawde.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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When Canada extended copyright protections to 70 years after the death of a creator, the public domain was frozen. No new works will be entering the Canadian public domain until 2043.

The Copyright Act shouldn’t be a barrier between Canadians and their cultural heritage.
January 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Holiday greetings from the StfXAUT!
December 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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This morning on 640AM, OCUFA President Rob Kristofferson explained the converging issues behind Ontario’s university funding crisis. We can’t rely on international tuition to prop up the system, the province must invest in postsecondary education to support students. Listen here: bit.ly/3XXUNfz
December 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Today, December 6, marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

@stfx-university.bsky.social Sexual Violence Prevention Education Coordinator KR Gowry created a display in the SUB to honor the 14 women whose lives were stolen in the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre.
December 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Amidst funding concerns, Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library says changes may be coming www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Amidst funding concerns, Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library says changes may be coming
PARL is warning patrons that changes are coming in spring 2026 if they do not receive the funding they need from the province.
www.saltwire.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Join this Sunday @ 6pm as we light up Xavier Gardens.
Stay cozy with hot chocolate and cookies, carols, and festivity!
December 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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“Equity enhances our collective knowledge, strengthens peer review, and expands our capacity to understand and change the world.”

Read our full interview of with Momin Rahman and Alison Hearn, the co-editors of the latest issue of the CAUT Journal in the Bulletin: www.caut.ca/bulletin/mom...
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Happy X-Ring Day!

December 3rd marks the anniversary of the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, also known as X-Ring Day to the #StFX community.

Congratulations to all who are receiving their rings today!
December 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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UMFA extends congratulations to Tom Booth, long-time UMFA member & faculty member in the Dept of Biological Sciences. Tom received the CAUT Donald C. Savage Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to advancing collective bargaining at universities & colleges across Canada.
December 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM