Andrea DeKeseredy
@andiewinnipeg.bsky.social
Canadian. PhD student at the U of Alberta. Vanier Scholar. BSW, MA, MSW. Health care, education and labour. DMs open, e-mail me at dekesere@ualberta.ca
Three months ago we wrote a piece on the rise of return-to-office mandates and the inevitable increase of viral illness in Canada
Now, there is a swell of coverage warning about the catastrophic flu season coming, especially for kids
Yet no one is getting their flu shot- why?
Now, there is a swell of coverage warning about the catastrophic flu season coming, especially for kids
Yet no one is getting their flu shot- why?
November 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Three months ago we wrote a piece on the rise of return-to-office mandates and the inevitable increase of viral illness in Canada
Now, there is a swell of coverage warning about the catastrophic flu season coming, especially for kids
Yet no one is getting their flu shot- why?
Now, there is a swell of coverage warning about the catastrophic flu season coming, especially for kids
Yet no one is getting their flu shot- why?
Today, The New York Times has published a story eviscerating Danielle Smith and her provincial government's response to the measles crisis in Alberta.
Interestingly, Deena Hinshaw is interviewed for what appears to be the first time since she was fired.
Interestingly, Deena Hinshaw is interviewed for what appears to be the first time since she was fired.
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today, The New York Times has published a story eviscerating Danielle Smith and her provincial government's response to the measles crisis in Alberta.
Interestingly, Deena Hinshaw is interviewed for what appears to be the first time since she was fired.
Interestingly, Deena Hinshaw is interviewed for what appears to be the first time since she was fired.
Similarly, almost 70% of the 2.1 billion paid through the eight SSHRC programs went to projects that were NOT about any form of social inequality or injustice.
November 4, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Similarly, almost 70% of the 2.1 billion paid through the eight SSHRC programs went to projects that were NOT about any form of social inequality or injustice.
More than 70% of these projects, which received funding from 2013-14 to 2022-23, were NOT about any form of social inequality or injustice. In fact, for each form of inequality or injustice, there were less than 10% projects being funded.
November 4, 2025 at 5:16 AM
More than 70% of these projects, which received funding from 2013-14 to 2022-23, were NOT about any form of social inequality or injustice. In fact, for each form of inequality or injustice, there were less than 10% projects being funded.
November 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
In fact, a substantial amount of federal research funding, even through the Social Science and Humanities Research Council, goes to disciplines like business administration.
November 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
In fact, a substantial amount of federal research funding, even through the Social Science and Humanities Research Council, goes to disciplines like business administration.
Imagine being a seven-year-old boy today
November 1, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Imagine being a seven-year-old boy today
Sitting by the window quietly asking myself what we’re all going to do if we actually win this
October 31, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Sitting by the window quietly asking myself what we’re all going to do if we actually win this
Vaccinated. For free.
October 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Vaccinated. For free.
50% increase in clinical child psych
October 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
50% increase in clinical child psych
It is yet again that time of year!
Exceptional tuition increase proposals at the University of Alberta have started to drop.
A potential 80% TUITION INCREASE in nursing for 2026.
Cheers to the UCP for making education accessible and affordable.
Exceptional tuition increase proposals at the University of Alberta have started to drop.
A potential 80% TUITION INCREASE in nursing for 2026.
Cheers to the UCP for making education accessible and affordable.
October 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It is yet again that time of year!
Exceptional tuition increase proposals at the University of Alberta have started to drop.
A potential 80% TUITION INCREASE in nursing for 2026.
Cheers to the UCP for making education accessible and affordable.
Exceptional tuition increase proposals at the University of Alberta have started to drop.
A potential 80% TUITION INCREASE in nursing for 2026.
Cheers to the UCP for making education accessible and affordable.
Happy Halloween!
October 26, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Happy Halloween!
In Manitoba, after less than one day of registering with the family doctor finder, I have been matched with a doctor accepting patients and have successfully made an appointment with them before the end of the month.
October 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
In Manitoba, after less than one day of registering with the family doctor finder, I have been matched with a doctor accepting patients and have successfully made an appointment with them before the end of the month.
At its annual "Celebrate" event, the U of A recognizes recipients of the year’s most prestigious awards, individuals whose achievements are distinguished national levels
This year I’m excited to be recognized among them as a winner of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
This year I’m excited to be recognized among them as a winner of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
October 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
At its annual "Celebrate" event, the U of A recognizes recipients of the year’s most prestigious awards, individuals whose achievements are distinguished national levels
This year I’m excited to be recognized among them as a winner of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
This year I’m excited to be recognized among them as a winner of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
Wearing the most powerful article of clothing to ever be made in the history of mankind.
October 17, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Wearing the most powerful article of clothing to ever be made in the history of mankind.
At Leopold’s Tavern in Winnipeg watching the Blue Jays.
A Winnipeg Jets jacket has been purchased.
Sam Roberts band is on.
Nature is healing.
I am at peace.
A Winnipeg Jets jacket has been purchased.
Sam Roberts band is on.
Nature is healing.
I am at peace.
October 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
At Leopold’s Tavern in Winnipeg watching the Blue Jays.
A Winnipeg Jets jacket has been purchased.
Sam Roberts band is on.
Nature is healing.
I am at peace.
A Winnipeg Jets jacket has been purchased.
Sam Roberts band is on.
Nature is healing.
I am at peace.
My hottest Alberta post-secondary education take is that grad student governance is a scam that needs to be legislated out.
A cool 200k A YEAR (which doesn't even include covered tuition AND travel) for our representatives. Are you kidding me?
Students cannot afford to eat!
A cool 200k A YEAR (which doesn't even include covered tuition AND travel) for our representatives. Are you kidding me?
Students cannot afford to eat!
October 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
My hottest Alberta post-secondary education take is that grad student governance is a scam that needs to be legislated out.
A cool 200k A YEAR (which doesn't even include covered tuition AND travel) for our representatives. Are you kidding me?
Students cannot afford to eat!
A cool 200k A YEAR (which doesn't even include covered tuition AND travel) for our representatives. Are you kidding me?
Students cannot afford to eat!
The Alberta UCP's expert panel on post-secondary education has finally released their report.
First order of business? Getting rid of those pesky tuition caps.
First order of business? Getting rid of those pesky tuition caps.
October 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Alberta UCP's expert panel on post-secondary education has finally released their report.
First order of business? Getting rid of those pesky tuition caps.
First order of business? Getting rid of those pesky tuition caps.
This morning, the following email was individually sent to every MLA in the province of Alberta requesting intervention in the University of Alberta's decision to slash all child care funding for their students, faculty and staff.
The president was CC'd on each one as well.
The president was CC'd on each one as well.
October 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This morning, the following email was individually sent to every MLA in the province of Alberta requesting intervention in the University of Alberta's decision to slash all child care funding for their students, faculty and staff.
The president was CC'd on each one as well.
The president was CC'd on each one as well.
Thinking about Darren Markland tonight.
October 6, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Thinking about Darren Markland tonight.
This is now how I read all of the mean tweets sent to me
October 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This is now how I read all of the mean tweets sent to me
Exhausted. Enjoy the weekend. Go Blue Jays 🇨🇦
October 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Exhausted. Enjoy the weekend. Go Blue Jays 🇨🇦
Some pretty wild data out of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
After introducing controlled entrances to Manitoba Liquor and Lottery stores, thefts and robberies have essentially stopped.
A decrease of 90%.
After introducing controlled entrances to Manitoba Liquor and Lottery stores, thefts and robberies have essentially stopped.
A decrease of 90%.
October 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Some pretty wild data out of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
After introducing controlled entrances to Manitoba Liquor and Lottery stores, thefts and robberies have essentially stopped.
A decrease of 90%.
After introducing controlled entrances to Manitoba Liquor and Lottery stores, thefts and robberies have essentially stopped.
A decrease of 90%.
This is Congress, right?
September 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This is Congress, right?
New update on the looming University of Alberta strike.
The university has put out a formal statement accusing the union of lying.
Wow.
Solidarity with @aasua.bsky.social
The university has put out a formal statement accusing the union of lying.
Wow.
Solidarity with @aasua.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
New update on the looming University of Alberta strike.
The university has put out a formal statement accusing the union of lying.
Wow.
Solidarity with @aasua.bsky.social
The university has put out a formal statement accusing the union of lying.
Wow.
Solidarity with @aasua.bsky.social