Thomas Peace
@tpcanoe.bsky.social
Community. History. Place. Author of the Slow Rush of Colonization: Spaces of Power in the Maritime Peninsula and editor at ActiveHistory.ca. Visit my website at https://tpcanoe.ca
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Just in time for Halloween, Josiah and I talked #ldnont #GhostStories & the Anglican priest/expert in the paranormal, Orlo Miller, as part of this week’s #HiddenHistory of #swont. On CBC’s Afternoon Drive: Hidden Histories, the Spooky Edition www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
… and many of those choices, especially walking & taking transit are social experiences that help you better understand the community in which you live. Getting out of the car makes you happier & healthier!
Never forget, car dependency is the opposite of freedom.
What’s more “free” than cars, you ask?
Choices.
What’s more “free” than cars, you ask?
Choices.
November 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
… and many of those choices, especially walking & taking transit are social experiences that help you better understand the community in which you live. Getting out of the car makes you happier & healthier!
This political cartoon gets at the vapid nature of the Carney government (read Canadian oligarchy’s) #NationBuilder programs. They build wealth for resource developers, but will do little for most Canadians. #cdnpoli
MacKinnon: Nation-building projects not bread-and-butter issues for everyone
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Bruce MacKinnon: Nation-building projects not bread-and-butter issues for everyone
Bruce MacKinnon's cartoon for The Chronicle Herald
www.saltwire.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
This political cartoon gets at the vapid nature of the Carney government (read Canadian oligarchy’s) #NationBuilder programs. They build wealth for resource developers, but will do little for most Canadians. #cdnpoli
Today will only be three degrees above the average in #ldnont, and lately we have been closer to seasonal weather, but this is a good reminder that our planet is not okay (& it is because of choices we make) #ClimateEmergency
❗ 🌡️ Nous sommes le 14 novembre et ce matin les thermomètres affichent des valeurs complètement aberrantes pour la saison, 15 à 20 °C généralisés sur une large moitié ouest, soit 7 à 12 degrés au-dessus des moyennes. La liste des records mensuels (températures minimales) sera immense ce soir. 🔥
November 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Today will only be three degrees above the average in #ldnont, and lately we have been closer to seasonal weather, but this is a good reminder that our planet is not okay (& it is because of choices we make) #ClimateEmergency
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The Cdn Network for Economic History & the Indigenous Economics Study Group invite proposals for a conference Aug 21-23 2026 in Yellowknife NWT: “Historical Persistence & Economic Development: Culture, Institutions & Understudied Economies”
More info darose@wlu.ca or rob.gillezeau@rotman.utoronto.ca
More info darose@wlu.ca or rob.gillezeau@rotman.utoronto.ca
2026 Conference – The Canadian Network for Economic History
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November 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The Cdn Network for Economic History & the Indigenous Economics Study Group invite proposals for a conference Aug 21-23 2026 in Yellowknife NWT: “Historical Persistence & Economic Development: Culture, Institutions & Understudied Economies”
More info darose@wlu.ca or rob.gillezeau@rotman.utoronto.ca
More info darose@wlu.ca or rob.gillezeau@rotman.utoronto.ca
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In this week's post in the Land, Memory, and Schooling series on @nichecanada.bsky.social, we learn about how the Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group is using a variety of innovative and collaborative map-based approaches to document, archive, and present Survivor experiences.
Mapping with the Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group
Collaborative mapping projects with Assiniboia Residential School Survivors use digital story maps to reclaim space, document experiences, and advance decolonization and reconciliation.
niche-canada.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
In this week's post in the Land, Memory, and Schooling series on @nichecanada.bsky.social, we learn about how the Assiniboia Residential School Legacy Group is using a variety of innovative and collaborative map-based approaches to document, archive, and present Survivor experiences.
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WATCH: If you REALLY want to understand a BIG reason why cycling [aka riding a bike] is so dangerous in North America, and one of the biggest villains in the origin story of our unsafe status quo, invest some time watching this one, by NOT JUST BIKES (aka @theurbanistagenda.com here). Then share it.
This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
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November 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
WATCH: If you REALLY want to understand a BIG reason why cycling [aka riding a bike] is so dangerous in North America, and one of the biggest villains in the origin story of our unsafe status quo, invest some time watching this one, by NOT JUST BIKES (aka @theurbanistagenda.com here). Then share it.
Wow! That’s 50 km everyday!
Isabel Hilgendag, a 29 year old native of Brantford, Ontario, Canada hiked the entire 900-kilometer (559.23 miles) Bruce Trail, which spans from the Niagara River to the tip of Tobermory, Ontario, in just 18 days.
#cdnpoli #Canada #CanadaSky #onpoli #Ontario
#ElbowsUpCanada
#ExploreCanada 🇨🇦🍁
#cdnpoli #Canada #CanadaSky #onpoli #Ontario
#ElbowsUpCanada
#ExploreCanada 🇨🇦🍁
Brantford woman hikes entire 900-kilometre Bruce Trail in just 18 days
Brantford woman hikes entire 900-kilometre Bruce Trail in just 18 days
www.brantfordexpositor.ca
November 12, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Wow! That’s 50 km everyday!
I am often inspired by President @barackobama.bsky.social. He models what leadership should look like & reminds us of the value & dignity of every person.
A real president does this.
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
November 12, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I am often inspired by President @barackobama.bsky.social. He models what leadership should look like & reminds us of the value & dignity of every person.
This ad appears in last week’s @theeconomistnews.bsky.social. It prioritizes #ClimateAdaptation over the battle against #ClimateChange (which has been lost). This shift is defeatist & absolves behaviours that are making our world a dangerous place for us & our non-human neighbours. adapt2win.org
Adapt2Win: A Global Call for Climate Adaptation Action
Adapt2Win is a global campaign, backed by elite athletes, calling on world leaders to prioritize and fund climate adaptation. Join the movement to build a resilient future.
adapt2win.org
November 12, 2025 at 1:38 AM
This ad appears in last week’s @theeconomistnews.bsky.social. It prioritizes #ClimateAdaptation over the battle against #ClimateChange (which has been lost). This shift is defeatist & absolves behaviours that are making our world a dangerous place for us & our non-human neighbours. adapt2win.org
I’ve been thinking about this a lot as we enter into this “nation-building” phase of Canada’s civic life. “Nation-building” is essentially code for staples development, which has its place, but did not “make” Canada. This iteration seems like it will really just enrich the already wealthy. #cdnpoli
Being good at making money doesn’t mean you’re good at anything else. It definitely doesn’t mean your opinions on anything else are important. It most likely just means you’re ruthless, which is the primary trait of most rich people.
November 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I’ve been thinking about this a lot as we enter into this “nation-building” phase of Canada’s civic life. “Nation-building” is essentially code for staples development, which has its place, but did not “make” Canada. This iteration seems like it will really just enrich the already wealthy. #cdnpoli
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In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
I do not understand how we got to a place where we collectively shrug about the fact that we have created a world where #ClimateChange will devastate many of our lives, especially our children’s. Instead of taking action, our political leaders have decided doing nothing is best.
Incredibly short-sighted and irresponsible, and completely disconnected from the real values & priorities of Vancouverites. This move would be awful not only for Vancouver, but also for all the cities that Vancouver’s leadership has inspired over decades of North American sustainability leadership.
November 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I do not understand how we got to a place where we collectively shrug about the fact that we have created a world where #ClimateChange will devastate many of our lives, especially our children’s. Instead of taking action, our political leaders have decided doing nothing is best.
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🦞 1 place, 3 events, no waiting:
Canadian History & Environment Summer School, 29-31 May
niche-canada.org/2025/10/20/c...
Canadian Historical Association, 1-3 June
event.fourwaves.com/cha-shc-2026...
Atlantic Canada Studies, 3-5 June
activehistory.ca/blog/2025/11...
#cdnhist
Canadian History & Environment Summer School, 29-31 May
niche-canada.org/2025/10/20/c...
Canadian Historical Association, 1-3 June
event.fourwaves.com/cha-shc-2026...
Atlantic Canada Studies, 3-5 June
activehistory.ca/blog/2025/11...
#cdnhist
CHESS 2026: Climate & History - Call for Participants
We are pleased to invite applications to attend the 2026 Canadian History & Environment Summer School.
niche-canada.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
🦞 1 place, 3 events, no waiting:
Canadian History & Environment Summer School, 29-31 May
niche-canada.org/2025/10/20/c...
Canadian Historical Association, 1-3 June
event.fourwaves.com/cha-shc-2026...
Atlantic Canada Studies, 3-5 June
activehistory.ca/blog/2025/11...
#cdnhist
Canadian History & Environment Summer School, 29-31 May
niche-canada.org/2025/10/20/c...
Canadian Historical Association, 1-3 June
event.fourwaves.com/cha-shc-2026...
Atlantic Canada Studies, 3-5 June
activehistory.ca/blog/2025/11...
#cdnhist
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UNDERSTAND THE ASSIGNMENT!
AOC: "This is about, do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now? And they assignment is to come together across difference no matter what."
November 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
UNDERSTAND THE ASSIGNMENT!
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Agree with this editorial: focus on research impacts, not the identities of the researchers. (And reading the peer reviews and notes from the adjudication committees?!)
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/5f5c26a...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/5f5c26a...
How much are MPs entitled to know about research grants? Not as much as they think
A parliamentary committee is asking for academics’ private information on a strange anti-DEI crusade
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Agree with this editorial: focus on research impacts, not the identities of the researchers. (And reading the peer reviews and notes from the adjudication committees?!)
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/5f5c26a...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/5f5c26a...
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Here's the biggest PSE story you haven't heard yet: the Canada Student Grant for low-income students is being cut from $4200/year to $3000/year as of next August. It's implicit in the budget tables but the government is too chickenshit to actually say so directly.
November 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Here's the biggest PSE story you haven't heard yet: the Canada Student Grant for low-income students is being cut from $4200/year to $3000/year as of next August. It's implicit in the budget tables but the government is too chickenshit to actually say so directly.
Glad to see #GaspereauPress continuing. Sackville is also the right place for it!
November 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Glad to see #GaspereauPress continuing. Sackville is also the right place for it!
It is #TreatyRecognitionWeek. What is your treaty history? Here’s a link to what looks like a wonderful initiative: anishinabek.ca/2025/11/03/a... #onpoli #cdnpoli #cdnhist #onhist
UNION OF ONTARIO INDIANS – Anishinabek Nation releases new treaty resources for young learners
anishinabek.ca
November 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM
It is #TreatyRecognitionWeek. What is your treaty history? Here’s a link to what looks like a wonderful initiative: anishinabek.ca/2025/11/03/a... #onpoli #cdnpoli #cdnhist #onhist
Given just how much work needs to be done on building back watershed health, this policy turn makes me nervous. Local, municipal control is important for protecting local environments. This policy change seems like another provincial plan to erode local government. #swont #onpoli #ldnont
The province is proposing to consolidate its 36 conservation authorities into seven under a new agency #ldnont
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Ontario defends major shakeup of conservation authorities amid NDP alarm
The province is proposing to consolidate its 36 conservation authorities into seven under a new agency.
lfpress.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:47 PM
A great way to start the morning, crossing the Wolastoq River!
October 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
A great way to start the morning, crossing the Wolastoq River!
Just in time for Halloween, Josiah and I talked #ldnont #GhostStories & the Anglican priest/expert in the paranormal, Orlo Miller, as part of this week’s #HiddenHistory of #swont. On CBC’s Afternoon Drive: Hidden Histories, the Spooky Edition www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
© CBC/Radio-Canada 2025. All rights reserved.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Just in time for Halloween, Josiah and I talked #ldnont #GhostStories & the Anglican priest/expert in the paranormal, Orlo Miller, as part of this week’s #HiddenHistory of #swont. On CBC’s Afternoon Drive: Hidden Histories, the Spooky Edition www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
We should all be doing something that we can name to reverse course on #climatechange. In #onpoli, we need to invest much more heavily in getting people out of their cars, especially for trips in and between cities. It is doable, but it involves real investment & vision.
October 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We should all be doing something that we can name to reverse course on #climatechange. In #onpoli, we need to invest much more heavily in getting people out of their cars, especially for trips in and between cities. It is doable, but it involves real investment & vision.