Lauren Thomas
@laurenthomas.bsky.social
Newbie Social Worker | Criminal & Social Justice | Treaty Six Settler | she/her
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Opinion: Cutting Child and Youth Support program harms vulnerable young Albertans
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Opinion: Cutting Child and Youth Support program harms vulnerable young Albertans
Alberta’s recent decision to cancel the Child and Youth Support Program (CYSP) will inflict harm on children and their families.
edmontonjournal.com
April 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Opinion: Cutting Child and Youth Support program harms vulnerable young Albertans
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To our American friends who may now be struggling to find health information on US websites: Please check out the Public Health Agency of Canada's website for helpful resources, updated dashboards & practical health tips.
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February 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
To our American friends who may now be struggling to find health information on US websites: Please check out the Public Health Agency of Canada's website for helpful resources, updated dashboards & practical health tips.
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canada.ca/en/public-he...
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I saw a post saying that ICE is pausing its tip line, so I decided to call myself to verify.
The recorded voicemail said they are not currently accepting immigration status tips.
Good job, friends.
The recorded voicemail said they are not currently accepting immigration status tips.
Good job, friends.
January 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I saw a post saying that ICE is pausing its tip line, so I decided to call myself to verify.
The recorded voicemail said they are not currently accepting immigration status tips.
Good job, friends.
The recorded voicemail said they are not currently accepting immigration status tips.
Good job, friends.
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A bunch of losers went out and threw Nazi salutes in Alberta, Canada yesterday while holding racist signs.
Might be time for the media to stop calling them “hand gestures” and start reporting on this big fucking problem for what it is!
Might be time for the media to stop calling them “hand gestures” and start reporting on this big fucking problem for what it is!
January 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
A bunch of losers went out and threw Nazi salutes in Alberta, Canada yesterday while holding racist signs.
Might be time for the media to stop calling them “hand gestures” and start reporting on this big fucking problem for what it is!
Might be time for the media to stop calling them “hand gestures” and start reporting on this big fucking problem for what it is!
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I haven’t yet really been feeling the rage or the fear. It’s kind of just…numbness. It’s all too big to take in at the moment. I kind of laugh when I look at the news sometimes, like…really? That too? Okay, lol, guess this is how we live now
January 25, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I haven’t yet really been feeling the rage or the fear. It’s kind of just…numbness. It’s all too big to take in at the moment. I kind of laugh when I look at the news sometimes, like…really? That too? Okay, lol, guess this is how we live now
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I just realized I haven’t introduced my miniature donkey to Blue Sky. He’s about 36 inches high and he guards the pasture from coyotes. True story.
This is Gus❤️
This is Gus❤️
January 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I just realized I haven’t introduced my miniature donkey to Blue Sky. He’s about 36 inches high and he guards the pasture from coyotes. True story.
This is Gus❤️
This is Gus❤️
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So I quit my University position but I have no speaking gigs scheduled for February at all. If Indigenous topics/futurisms is at all your thing, you should hire me!
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January 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
So I quit my University position but I have no speaking gigs scheduled for February at all. If Indigenous topics/futurisms is at all your thing, you should hire me!
apihtawikosisan.com/about-2/spea...
apihtawikosisan.com/about-2/spea...
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These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business.
Costco
Meijer
Kroger
Giant Grocery
Ben & Jerry’s
Ulta, Macy’s
Old Navy
Nordstrom’s
TJ Maxx
GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…)
Dollar Tree
Walgreens
Wegmans
Costco
Meijer
Kroger
Giant Grocery
Ben & Jerry’s
Ulta, Macy’s
Old Navy
Nordstrom’s
TJ Maxx
GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…)
Dollar Tree
Walgreens
Wegmans
January 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM
These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business.
Costco
Meijer
Kroger
Giant Grocery
Ben & Jerry’s
Ulta, Macy’s
Old Navy
Nordstrom’s
TJ Maxx
GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…)
Dollar Tree
Walgreens
Wegmans
Costco
Meijer
Kroger
Giant Grocery
Ben & Jerry’s
Ulta, Macy’s
Old Navy
Nordstrom’s
TJ Maxx
GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…)
Dollar Tree
Walgreens
Wegmans
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SCOOP: Documents seen by Edmonton Journal shed light on why Edmonton police asked the Alberta govt to disqualify 2 city council’s choices for the police commission.
Their public criticism or comments about policing were a key factor. #yeg #yegcc #ableg
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Their public criticism or comments about policing were a key factor. #yeg #yegcc #ableg
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Edmonton police asked Alberta to oust two commissioners city council appointed. Documents show past criticism and allegations of 'bias' drove the request.
Top brass at the Edmonton Police Service want Alberta’s government to disqualify two commissioners because of their past public criticism.
edmontonjournal.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
SCOOP: Documents seen by Edmonton Journal shed light on why Edmonton police asked the Alberta govt to disqualify 2 city council’s choices for the police commission.
Their public criticism or comments about policing were a key factor. #yeg #yegcc #ableg
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
Their public criticism or comments about policing were a key factor. #yeg #yegcc #ableg
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New from me: a judge has approved a class action for Indigenous students integrated into a Bonnyville school in the 60s & 70s.
“They were subjected to, really, all the same things that they would have experienced in residential school, plus the endemic discrimination from the all-white school.”
“They were subjected to, really, all the same things that they would have experienced in residential school, plus the endemic discrimination from the all-white school.”
Court approves class action for Indigenous students integrated into Bonnyville school in '60s, '70s
An Alberta judge has certified a class action for hundreds of former Indigenous students integrated into Bonnyville's Notre Dame school between 1966 and 1974.
edmontonjournal.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:12 AM
New from me: a judge has approved a class action for Indigenous students integrated into a Bonnyville school in the 60s & 70s.
“They were subjected to, really, all the same things that they would have experienced in residential school, plus the endemic discrimination from the all-white school.”
“They were subjected to, really, all the same things that they would have experienced in residential school, plus the endemic discrimination from the all-white school.”
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Local woman wakes up, screams into the void for the next week/ month/ year, makes oatmeal.
January 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Local woman wakes up, screams into the void for the next week/ month/ year, makes oatmeal.
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Brandi Morin marks one year since her arrest for doing journalism.
"I’m no longer that frightened journalist in a cold cell. I’ve emerged as a warrior armed with words, carrying the prayers of my ancestors and the hopes of future generations."
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#Journalismisnotacrime
"I’m no longer that frightened journalist in a cold cell. I’ve emerged as a warrior armed with words, carrying the prayers of my ancestors and the hopes of future generations."
ricochet.media/labour/media...
#Journalismisnotacrime
Brandi Morin: On anniversary of my arrest, I've emerged as a warrior armed with words
When police try to intimidate journalists, they only strengthen our resolve
ricochet.media
January 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Brandi Morin marks one year since her arrest for doing journalism.
"I’m no longer that frightened journalist in a cold cell. I’ve emerged as a warrior armed with words, carrying the prayers of my ancestors and the hopes of future generations."
ricochet.media/labour/media...
#Journalismisnotacrime
"I’m no longer that frightened journalist in a cold cell. I’ve emerged as a warrior armed with words, carrying the prayers of my ancestors and the hopes of future generations."
ricochet.media/labour/media...
#Journalismisnotacrime
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Toronto man creates tiny mobile homes to help unhoused people escape the cold
Homes are attached to bicycles; include heat, electricity and safety features
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Homes are attached to bicycles; include heat, electricity and safety features
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Toronto man creates tiny mobile homes to help unhoused people escape the cold | CBC News
Tired of watching people sleeping outside in the cold, a Toronto man is building tiny mobile homes attached to bicycles to give temporary relief to those who are unhoused
www.cbc.ca
December 29, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Toronto man creates tiny mobile homes to help unhoused people escape the cold
Homes are attached to bicycles; include heat, electricity and safety features
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Homes are attached to bicycles; include heat, electricity and safety features
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Subtitles aren’t just for deaf or hard of hearing players. They’re important for players in loud environments (who can’t use headphones), non-native speakers who rely on text to follow dialogue, and many neurodivergent folks who struggle to focus or process audio quickly. Just to mention few.
December 1, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Subtitles aren’t just for deaf or hard of hearing players. They’re important for players in loud environments (who can’t use headphones), non-native speakers who rely on text to follow dialogue, and many neurodivergent folks who struggle to focus or process audio quickly. Just to mention few.
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Since pardons are on topic right now, here is a brief bit of info about Canadian pardons.
The Prime Minister of Canada cannot pardon someone. They can only recommend pardons to the Parole Board of Canada or Governor General.
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The Prime Minister of Canada cannot pardon someone. They can only recommend pardons to the Parole Board of Canada or Governor General.
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December 2, 2024 at 3:10 AM
Since pardons are on topic right now, here is a brief bit of info about Canadian pardons.
The Prime Minister of Canada cannot pardon someone. They can only recommend pardons to the Parole Board of Canada or Governor General.
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The Prime Minister of Canada cannot pardon someone. They can only recommend pardons to the Parole Board of Canada or Governor General.
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Blog Post: Why Transforming Part of EYOC into a Youth Detox Centre Feels Wrong to Me
#yeg
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#yeg
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November 29, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Blog Post: Why Transforming Part of EYOC into a Youth Detox Centre Feels Wrong to Me
#yeg
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#yeg
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The UCP government continues intentionally conflating substance use with criminality.
They couldn't possibly paint it clearer that they believe all people who use drugs should be institutionalized.
They couldn't possibly paint it clearer that they believe all people who use drugs should be institutionalized.
November 27, 2024 at 3:37 AM
The UCP government continues intentionally conflating substance use with criminality.
They couldn't possibly paint it clearer that they believe all people who use drugs should be institutionalized.
They couldn't possibly paint it clearer that they believe all people who use drugs should be institutionalized.
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women—a day to reflect, raise awareness, and take action.
In Canada, 44% of women aged 15 and older—over 6 million—have experienced intimate partner violence and suffer in ways that leave lasting scars.
In Canada, 44% of women aged 15 and older—over 6 million—have experienced intimate partner violence and suffer in ways that leave lasting scars.
November 25, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women—a day to reflect, raise awareness, and take action.
In Canada, 44% of women aged 15 and older—over 6 million—have experienced intimate partner violence and suffer in ways that leave lasting scars.
In Canada, 44% of women aged 15 and older—over 6 million—have experienced intimate partner violence and suffer in ways that leave lasting scars.
Yes, recovery beds for youth are needed. Involuntarily placing them in a young offender’s is NOT a good idea.
the ucp's new youth recovery centre is going to be built inside an existing prison for young people. it will be directly next to the edmonton remand centre, canada's largest prison.
November 26, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Yes, recovery beds for youth are needed. Involuntarily placing them in a young offender’s is NOT a good idea.
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Closing the library on a blizzardy winter night when there are unhoused and precariously housed patrons not eager to leave is always a heavy feeling. We can refer people to shelters or warming spaces, knowing those are just bandaids to a complex set of challenges for those who need safe housing.
November 24, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Closing the library on a blizzardy winter night when there are unhoused and precariously housed patrons not eager to leave is always a heavy feeling. We can refer people to shelters or warming spaces, knowing those are just bandaids to a complex set of challenges for those who need safe housing.
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This is Daisy. She celebrated her quinceañera with a cake almost as adorable as she is. Almost. 13/10
November 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM
This is Daisy. She celebrated her quinceañera with a cake almost as adorable as she is. Almost. 13/10