John R Sylliboy
@johnrsylliboy.bsky.social
INTEREST: Etuaptmumk Research as a Knowledge-User, & PhD(c).
ACTIONS: Our L'nu philosophical foundations guide me.
PASSION: Indigenous LIFE - Human Rights - Social Justice activism.
FEELS: Foodie, shoe lover, global traveler & being with my partner.
ACTIONS: Our L'nu philosophical foundations guide me.
PASSION: Indigenous LIFE - Human Rights - Social Justice activism.
FEELS: Foodie, shoe lover, global traveler & being with my partner.
It's my 1st time in Kenya & it's AMAZING! I visited the National Museum of Kenya to learn about culture & history. I saw a replica of Lucy, our earliest human-like relative. Lucy walked upright 3.2 million years ago. I'm here as a delegate of Canada & Dal U at ACU Congress.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:13 AM
It's my 1st time in Kenya & it's AMAZING! I visited the National Museum of Kenya to learn about culture & history. I saw a replica of Lucy, our earliest human-like relative. Lucy walked upright 3.2 million years ago. I'm here as a delegate of Canada & Dal U at ACU Congress.
@dalhousieu.bsky.social
@dalhousieu.bsky.social
Editing sweep for the 3rd time before uploading the paper for publication, due tomorrow! This paper is about Etuaptmumk for conducting Two-Spirit research. It's a fresh approach by analyzing the sources of L'nu knowledge as the strength of the Etuaptmumk with Eurocentric perspectives.
November 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Editing sweep for the 3rd time before uploading the paper for publication, due tomorrow! This paper is about Etuaptmumk for conducting Two-Spirit research. It's a fresh approach by analyzing the sources of L'nu knowledge as the strength of the Etuaptmumk with Eurocentric perspectives.
Ashley Julien (Sipekne’katik) and spouse Izzy Rikihana Maori) co-presented on Ash's PhD study. They shared their work on conducting podcasts as part of interviewing the current community language-speakers discussing how trauma can negatively impact language learning, while speaking heals them.
November 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Ashley Julien (Sipekne’katik) and spouse Izzy Rikihana Maori) co-presented on Ash's PhD study. They shared their work on conducting podcasts as part of interviewing the current community language-speakers discussing how trauma can negatively impact language learning, while speaking heals them.
A special Peruvian friend gifted me this tapestry, which I had altered so it could be hung with a curtain rod. I think it's perfect for our office space at the Office of Vice Provost, Indigenous Relations at Dalhousie University.
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@dalhousieu.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A special Peruvian friend gifted me this tapestry, which I had altered so it could be hung with a curtain rod. I think it's perfect for our office space at the Office of Vice Provost, Indigenous Relations at Dalhousie University.
@dalhousieu.bsky.social
@dalhousieu.bsky.social
My cousin Starr Paul presented on language nests whereby toddlers learn to speak their first language (not Enlish/French) as Maori in New Zealand. She proposes that the nests would be an excellent model for Mi'kmaw re-generation of 1st language speakers in Eskasoni. I love it!
November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
My cousin Starr Paul presented on language nests whereby toddlers learn to speak their first language (not Enlish/French) as Maori in New Zealand. She proposes that the nests would be an excellent model for Mi'kmaw re-generation of 1st language speakers in Eskasoni. I love it!
Presented my PhD. findings in Auckland, NZ at the World Indigenous Peoples Education Conference (WIPCE). I felt the cultural pride.
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Presented my PhD. findings in Auckland, NZ at the World Indigenous Peoples Education Conference (WIPCE). I felt the cultural pride.
Never gets old.
Halifax Standfield International Airport.
Halifax Standfield International Airport.
November 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Never gets old.
Halifax Standfield International Airport.
Halifax Standfield International Airport.
I'm finalizing my 3rd paper of my manuscript-based dissertation with one more great edit...and then I'll put it down for a week. I'll go at it once again for a final sweep before it goes into the draft dissertation. And it's starting to look like the finish line is looking closer than ever!
November 15, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I'm finalizing my 3rd paper of my manuscript-based dissertation with one more great edit...and then I'll put it down for a week. I'll go at it once again for a final sweep before it goes into the draft dissertation. And it's starting to look like the finish line is looking closer than ever!
Heading to WIPCE in Auckland, NZ. I'll be presenting on the 2nd paper of my manuscript-based dissertation. It's close in finishing my dissertation and soon defense time.
November 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Heading to WIPCE in Auckland, NZ. I'll be presenting on the 2nd paper of my manuscript-based dissertation. It's close in finishing my dissertation and soon defense time.
And just like that, no more leaves on this courtyard tree at Dal. Today marked the first day of snowfall in Halifax. It melted 🫠
Winter is close.
Winter is close.
November 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
And just like that, no more leaves on this courtyard tree at Dal. Today marked the first day of snowfall in Halifax. It melted 🫠
Winter is close.
Winter is close.
Well, I've cut all out hostas to avoid so many slugs.
November 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Well, I've cut all out hostas to avoid so many slugs.
Our tiny but mighty organization received the Pink Triangle Press Award for Human Rights Advocacy. As the co-founder and board chair, I represented the Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance in Toronto. And I sat at the same table as Doug Elliot and the legend Carole Pope.
November 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Our tiny but mighty organization received the Pink Triangle Press Award for Human Rights Advocacy. As the co-founder and board chair, I represented the Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance in Toronto. And I sat at the same table as Doug Elliot and the legend Carole Pope.
Today, the Indigenous Student Centre opens on Sexton Campus in the A.L. MacDonald Building, Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University. Here with me are Christina, Membertou FN (1st year engineering student) and Daisy Peter Paul, Indigenous Pathways Coordinator. www.dal.ca/faculty/engi...
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Today, the Indigenous Student Centre opens on Sexton Campus in the A.L. MacDonald Building, Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University. Here with me are Christina, Membertou FN (1st year engineering student) and Daisy Peter Paul, Indigenous Pathways Coordinator. www.dal.ca/faculty/engi...
This is a map of the First Nations in Mi'kma'ki, but I usually include the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy Nations of Maine area as well.
November 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
This is a map of the First Nations in Mi'kma'ki, but I usually include the Penobscot and Passamaquoddy Nations of Maine area as well.
If you don't place your toilet paper in this manner, then our ideology does NOT match, and you may want to reconsider your permanence amongst my peeps on this social platform.
November 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
If you don't place your toilet paper in this manner, then our ideology does NOT match, and you may want to reconsider your permanence amongst my peeps on this social platform.
When you have a PhD. deadline and still want to witness the Jays do their magic.
November 2, 2025 at 2:08 AM
When you have a PhD. deadline and still want to witness the Jays do their magic.
We have power at the Hicks. If you need to power your mobiles, my fee is to visit me at Room 337.
October 31, 2025 at 11:56 AM
We have power at the Hicks. If you need to power your mobiles, my fee is to visit me at Room 337.
Our patio is officially closed for the season. We put all our furniture away in preparation for Melissa's windy rains this upcoming Friday.
October 31, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Our patio is officially closed for the season. We put all our furniture away in preparation for Melissa's windy rains this upcoming Friday.
I ran 4K today in just under 30 min. I'm slowly building strength on this 55 year old knee that's given me lots of challenges this year. It's only my 4th run since the injury stopped me from running altogether back in February. After x-rays and awesome physiotherapy at Dalhousie U, I'm healing!
October 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I ran 4K today in just under 30 min. I'm slowly building strength on this 55 year old knee that's given me lots of challenges this year. It's only my 4th run since the injury stopped me from running altogether back in February. After x-rays and awesome physiotherapy at Dalhousie U, I'm healing!
Facebook reminders of this day 13 years ago in Banff, Alberta. Where does time go?
October 28, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Facebook reminders of this day 13 years ago in Banff, Alberta. Where does time go?
Only if Costco was this empty all the time! #halifaxcostco
October 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Only if Costco was this empty all the time! #halifaxcostco
Had a fantastic educational weekend in Membertou with NCIME that hosted a workshop for Indigenous physicians as an accreditation activity in partnership with Dalhousie University.
Here is Sarah Rourke, CEO of NCIME, and I catching up and sharing a moment.
Here is Sarah Rourke, CEO of NCIME, and I catching up and sharing a moment.
October 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Had a fantastic educational weekend in Membertou with NCIME that hosted a workshop for Indigenous physicians as an accreditation activity in partnership with Dalhousie University.
Here is Sarah Rourke, CEO of NCIME, and I catching up and sharing a moment.
Here is Sarah Rourke, CEO of NCIME, and I catching up and sharing a moment.
What a day! It started with me presenting on a Dalhousie membership policy at the Makwim Data Sovereignty Forum in Dartmouth (pic with Sem & Barb) at 10 am and ending the day by attending the Ojigíjowewin Legal Symposium (with Janelle Niles) at Carleton U. in Ottawa.
October 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
What a day! It started with me presenting on a Dalhousie membership policy at the Makwim Data Sovereignty Forum in Dartmouth (pic with Sem & Barb) at 10 am and ending the day by attending the Ojigíjowewin Legal Symposium (with Janelle Niles) at Carleton U. in Ottawa.
Wolastoq Grand Chief Ron Tremblay, shares Wampum belt teachings at the Workshop on Coastal and Ocean Governace for Indigenous Peoples in St. Andrews, NB. This Wampum is representative of the Wabanaki Confederacy of four Nations (Wolastoq, L'NU'K, Passamaquoddy, & Penobscot).
October 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Wolastoq Grand Chief Ron Tremblay, shares Wampum belt teachings at the Workshop on Coastal and Ocean Governace for Indigenous Peoples in St. Andrews, NB. This Wampum is representative of the Wabanaki Confederacy of four Nations (Wolastoq, L'NU'K, Passamaquoddy, & Penobscot).
We enjoyed our waterfront 6K morning walk! As my mother used to say, we got our good whiff of fresh air to start our day off right.
October 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We enjoyed our waterfront 6K morning walk! As my mother used to say, we got our good whiff of fresh air to start our day off right.