“We know that cultural change takes time, small steps forward, but the accumulation of those small steps all together will create a significant change within our research spaces.”
— Dr. Alexandra Pedersen of @mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social

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“Having that first example [of another wheelchair user in chemistry] spurred me to believe that [chemistry] is something I should pursue. The ground was broken when that happened.”
— Dr. Blaine Fiss ( @canukchemist.bsky.social ) of @dalhousieu.bsky.social

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“Representation is the key. For a long time, I was the only Indigenous scholar I knew in chemistry. When more people say, ‘I belong to this group and I'm doing science,’ it makes it safer for others to step forward.”
— Dr. Alex Veinot of @dalchemistry.bsky.social

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“This has to start with a conversation. If we stigmatize having open conversations or villainize others who want to learn, we silo people and hinder the path to making tangible effort.”
— Dr. Blaine Fiss ( @canukchemist.bsky.social ) of @dalhousieu.bsky.social

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“Without representation, it can be quite challenging to be the first [Indigenous scholar among your peers]. I've been trying to become the role model I wish I had when I was coming up through my studies.”
— Dr. Alex Veinot of @dalchemistry.bsky.social

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