Laura Manuel 🇨🇦
@lauram1066.bsky.social
Art, movement, and nature before dishes. Edmonton-based paddler, ultra trail runner, hiker, feminist, writer.
https://lauramanuelstudio.wordpress.com/
https://lauramanuelstudio.wordpress.com/
All recovered from my ultra. First longish run this morning in Edmonton’s beautiful river valley. Helped Jen figure out the route for ‘Warm Hands, Warm Hearts’ - a race to support the unhoused with mittens and hats.
Register!
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#trailrunning #yeg #edmonton
Register!
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#trailrunning #yeg #edmonton
November 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
All recovered from my ultra. First longish run this morning in Edmonton’s beautiful river valley. Helped Jen figure out the route for ‘Warm Hands, Warm Hearts’ - a race to support the unhoused with mittens and hats.
Register!
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
#trailrunning #yeg #edmonton
Register!
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
#trailrunning #yeg #edmonton
Anti-EDI movement is gaining force in Canada. If you are in academia, please consider signing this open letter. Members of the parlimentary committee on Science and Research are using their position to push ideology rather than research. #canada #academia #edi #research #science #tricouncil #SSHRC
Open Letter to Protect Tri-Council EDI Data
Why do we need urgent action to protect our data?
The mandate of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research is to review and report on topics relating to science and research in ...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Excellent news!
Oh wow.
Organizers of Alberta's 'Forever Canadian' petition say they collected 456,365 signatures.
Organizers of Alberta's 'Forever Canadian' petition say they collected 456,365 signatures.
October 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Excellent news!
I host a monthly night for dedicated, quiet creative work at Roam Cafe. It's free, cozy, and good people. Join us!
#yeg #yegwriters
#yeg #yegwriters
Write Night (October 2025)
Write Night at Roam Cafe
Join us for an evening of writing and community from 6:30 to 9:00 pm (MT) on the last Thursday of every month.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I host a monthly night for dedicated, quiet creative work at Roam Cafe. It's free, cozy, and good people. Join us!
#yeg #yegwriters
#yeg #yegwriters
Forcing teachers back to work is NOT about AB children; it is about power, greed, and sloppy governance. If the AB Gov they really cared about children, they would support teachers' working conditions. Simple as that. #abgov #ata #alberta #albertateachers #teacherstrike #ableg #abpolitics
October 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Forcing teachers back to work is NOT about AB children; it is about power, greed, and sloppy governance. If the AB Gov they really cared about children, they would support teachers' working conditions. Simple as that. #abgov #ata #alberta #albertateachers #teacherstrike #ableg #abpolitics
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Many of us stand w/ teachers, staff, & students & support #PublicEducation.
@janisirwin.bsky.social here talks about keeping up the pressure & showing up at the legislature this coming Thursday.
Solidarity. ✊
#UCPfail
#AbPoli
#AbLeg
#LetsGetLoud
@janisirwin.bsky.social here talks about keeping up the pressure & showing up at the legislature this coming Thursday.
Solidarity. ✊
#UCPfail
#AbPoli
#AbLeg
#LetsGetLoud
October 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Many of us stand w/ teachers, staff, & students & support #PublicEducation.
@janisirwin.bsky.social here talks about keeping up the pressure & showing up at the legislature this coming Thursday.
Solidarity. ✊
#UCPfail
#AbPoli
#AbLeg
#LetsGetLoud
@janisirwin.bsky.social here talks about keeping up the pressure & showing up at the legislature this coming Thursday.
Solidarity. ✊
#UCPfail
#AbPoli
#AbLeg
#LetsGetLoud
Finished the #CappadociaMediumTrail ultra yesterday- 63k, 2000m gain. Challenging race, HOT, fun surprises (natural rock tunnels and scrambles). Views were incredible. Racing an international Solomon event was entirely different from homegrown ultras. 10/10 experience. #TrailRunning #ultramarathon
October 19, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Finished the #CappadociaMediumTrail ultra yesterday- 63k, 2000m gain. Challenging race, HOT, fun surprises (natural rock tunnels and scrambles). Views were incredible. Racing an international Solomon event was entirely different from homegrown ultras. 10/10 experience. #TrailRunning #ultramarathon
All registered for tomorrow’s CMT ultra in #Cappadocia . It was pretty surreal walking into race registration during the mosque’s call to prayer. Here we go!! #trailrunning #CappadociaUltraTrail #Turkey
October 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
All registered for tomorrow’s CMT ultra in #Cappadocia . It was pretty surreal walking into race registration during the mosque’s call to prayer. Here we go!! #trailrunning #CappadociaUltraTrail #Turkey
Celebrating Iznik tiles and mosque domes in Istanbul. A rich and beautiful culture, but complicated political shadows. #istanbul #turkey #Türkiye #iznik #hagiasophia #bluemosque #takism
October 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Celebrating Iznik tiles and mosque domes in Istanbul. A rich and beautiful culture, but complicated political shadows. #istanbul #turkey #Türkiye #iznik #hagiasophia #bluemosque #takism
Just off the water from an amazing camping and kayaking trip off the coast of Kayakoy, Türkiye 🇹🇷. Gentle aquamarine was paired with 6 foot swells at times. Explored coastal caves. Unfortunately, bad weather made us pull out early. #Türkiye #Turkey #kayak #paddle #paddling #adventure #travel
October 6, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Second training run in Turkey today (still suffering from jet lag) but got up into the hills for my first view of the Mediterranean. Hot AF. #trailrunning #Türkiye #Dalaman
September 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Second training run in Turkey today (still suffering from jet lag) but got up into the hills for my first view of the Mediterranean. Hot AF. #trailrunning #Türkiye #Dalaman
Final dragonboat practice of the season! The boats and dock will be put away for winter this weekend. We did a sunset paddle and returned to our dock in the dark. We lit up the river valley though! #edbrc #yeg #dragonboating #paddle #dragonboat #northsaskatchewanriver #fall
September 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Final dragonboat practice of the season! The boats and dock will be put away for winter this weekend. We did a sunset paddle and returned to our dock in the dark. We lit up the river valley though! #edbrc #yeg #dragonboating #paddle #dragonboat #northsaskatchewanriver #fall
This weekend brought to you by fall colours in Kananaskis. Final training push before paddling and running adventures in Turkey. #CanadianRockies #trailrunning #CanadianTrailRunning #Alberta #mountains #elevation
September 22, 2025 at 4:24 AM
This weekend brought to you by fall colours in Kananaskis. Final training push before paddling and running adventures in Turkey. #CanadianRockies #trailrunning #CanadianTrailRunning #Alberta #mountains #elevation
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On This Day in History: September 19, 1893
New Zealand became the first self-governing country to grant all women the right to vote. It was a landmark in democratic history, decades ahead of most of the world. Great work, Kiwis!
New Zealand became the first self-governing country to grant all women the right to vote. It was a landmark in democratic history, decades ahead of most of the world. Great work, Kiwis!
September 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
On This Day in History: September 19, 1893
New Zealand became the first self-governing country to grant all women the right to vote. It was a landmark in democratic history, decades ahead of most of the world. Great work, Kiwis!
New Zealand became the first self-governing country to grant all women the right to vote. It was a landmark in democratic history, decades ahead of most of the world. Great work, Kiwis!
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Hey Canada! Hear me out.
Try this on for size.
The Jimmy Kimmel Show on CBC (or CTV, I'm not fussy)
Try this on for size.
The Jimmy Kimmel Show on CBC (or CTV, I'm not fussy)
September 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Hey Canada! Hear me out.
Try this on for size.
The Jimmy Kimmel Show on CBC (or CTV, I'm not fussy)
Try this on for size.
The Jimmy Kimmel Show on CBC (or CTV, I'm not fussy)
September's Write Night is this week! All Edmonton creatives are welcome! #yeg #yegwriters #creativewriting #writingcommunity #writing #writenight #roamcafe
Write Night (September 2025)
Write Night at Roam Cafe
Join us for an evening of writing and community from 6:30 to 9:00 pm (MT).
www.eventbrite.ca
September 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
September's Write Night is this week! All Edmonton creatives are welcome! #yeg #yegwriters #creativewriting #writingcommunity #writing #writenight #roamcafe
Castle Alpine Trail (CAT) offered up 2100m of gain over 26km. Super tough course but stunning scenery. Realized after the fact that I ran past a bear 😆. Happy to place 4th woman in the masters division. Felt really strong today and ran happy 😊 #TrailRunning #running #CanadianRockies #CrowsnestPass
September 14, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Castle Alpine Trail (CAT) offered up 2100m of gain over 26km. Super tough course but stunning scenery. Realized after the fact that I ran past a bear 😆. Happy to place 4th woman in the masters division. Felt really strong today and ran happy 😊 #TrailRunning #running #CanadianRockies #CrowsnestPass
Considering the heavy news week, it feels essential to share the interruption we had during dragonboat practice. Spreading smiles. #yeg #dragonboat #dragonboating #paddle #paddling #edmonton #edbrc
September 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Considering the heavy news week, it feels essential to share the interruption we had during dragonboat practice. Spreading smiles. #yeg #dragonboat #dragonboating #paddle #paddling #edmonton #edbrc
This is a beautiful read. A reminder that we are all human. With fears, a desire for connection, and longing to do the right thing (even if we don’t always know how). Today, more than ever, lean on kindness and empathy. #Alberta #measles #vaccines #antivax #yeg
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Confessions of an Ex-Anti-Vaxxer - Macleans.ca
I spent years spouting conspiracy theories about vaccines. Now, as measles rages in my home of Alberta, I’m trying to convince vax-hesitant parents to inoculate their kids.
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September 7, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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In solidarity with Canadian Authors & Illustrators Against Book Bans (CAIABB) we are sharing their recent peition “Tell the Alberta Government: No Book Bans”.
The CCBC supports the freedom to read. Our statement on the Alberta Book Bans can be found on our website.
Link: change.org/AB-book-ban
The CCBC supports the freedom to read. Our statement on the Alberta Book Bans can be found on our website.
Link: change.org/AB-book-ban
Sign the Petition
Tell the Alberta Government: No Book Bans
change.org
September 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
In solidarity with Canadian Authors & Illustrators Against Book Bans (CAIABB) we are sharing their recent peition “Tell the Alberta Government: No Book Bans”.
The CCBC supports the freedom to read. Our statement on the Alberta Book Bans can be found on our website.
Link: change.org/AB-book-ban
The CCBC supports the freedom to read. Our statement on the Alberta Book Bans can be found on our website.
Link: change.org/AB-book-ban
25k LSD before the heat with new shoes (ohh… fancy!). Decided to embrace our #prairies and check out the new north side bridge to the #TransCanadaTrail. #trailrunning #yeg #adidas #yegtrailrunner #trailrunner
August 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
25k LSD before the heat with new shoes (ohh… fancy!). Decided to embrace our #prairies and check out the new north side bridge to the #TransCanadaTrail. #trailrunning #yeg #adidas #yegtrailrunner #trailrunner
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🚀350 Canada and Sacred Earth have just co-launched a brand new campaign to demand a People’s Power Grid: an East-West Grid that provides affordable, reliable, renewable electricity to people from coast to coast to coast. Take action now at 350.org/ppg
Watch Serena Mendizabal's video to learn more 👇
Watch Serena Mendizabal's video to learn more 👇
August 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
🚀350 Canada and Sacred Earth have just co-launched a brand new campaign to demand a People’s Power Grid: an East-West Grid that provides affordable, reliable, renewable electricity to people from coast to coast to coast. Take action now at 350.org/ppg
Watch Serena Mendizabal's video to learn more 👇
Watch Serena Mendizabal's video to learn more 👇