M A Shane
@mindfultalk.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Ph.D. LGBTQ2S+ Ally. SUPPORT ALBERTA TEACHERS! Pro social justice, public education & politics. Cruelty is not state craft. Chaos is not strength. Stupidity is a moral failing (Bonhoeffer). Slava Ukraini! Living & working on Treaty 6 land.
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The transformative power of classical music | Benjamin Zander | TED
YouTube video by TED
youtube.com
youtube.com/watch?v=r9LC...
Balm for the soul.
Laughter
Genius
Leadership
Humanity
All in 20 minutes with Ben Zander.
#abed #classical
Balm for the soul.
Laughter
Genius
Leadership
Humanity
All in 20 minutes with Ben Zander.
#abed #classical
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Hey Megyn…..stfu
November 13, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Hey Megyn…..stfu
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A little about Canadian immigration
Temporary foreign workers have to be sponsored by an employer to come & work in Canada
Canada already deports non-citizens who break the law or don't comply with their visa regulations
It's a legal process
We do NOT round people up & send them to slave prisons
Temporary foreign workers have to be sponsored by an employer to come & work in Canada
Canada already deports non-citizens who break the law or don't comply with their visa regulations
It's a legal process
We do NOT round people up & send them to slave prisons
November 14, 2025 at 12:07 AM
A little about Canadian immigration
Temporary foreign workers have to be sponsored by an employer to come & work in Canada
Canada already deports non-citizens who break the law or don't comply with their visa regulations
It's a legal process
We do NOT round people up & send them to slave prisons
Temporary foreign workers have to be sponsored by an employer to come & work in Canada
Canada already deports non-citizens who break the law or don't comply with their visa regulations
It's a legal process
We do NOT round people up & send them to slave prisons
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More on the second tranche of nation-building projects here:
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
Prime Minister Carney announces second tranche of nation-building projects referred to the Major Projects Office
In September, Canada’s new government announced the first tranche of major projects – representing $60 billion in investments in nuclear power, LNG, critical minerals, and new trade corridors.
www.pm.gc.ca
November 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
More on the second tranche of nation-building projects here:
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
#UCP Shows contempt for teachers & families, since:
* OUR kids are still the LEAST funded in Canada;
* Classrooms are STILL overcrowded;
* PRIVATE schools STILL get our TAX $;
* ALL our rights are just bird-cage liners for #UCP-MAGA; BUT
THE FIGHT CONTINUES.
#Ableg #abed #UCP-MAGA #cndpoli
* OUR kids are still the LEAST funded in Canada;
* Classrooms are STILL overcrowded;
* PRIVATE schools STILL get our TAX $;
* ALL our rights are just bird-cage liners for #UCP-MAGA; BUT
THE FIGHT CONTINUES.
#Ableg #abed #UCP-MAGA #cndpoli
November 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Big Phony Schmuck! - Randy Rainbow Song Parody
YouTube video by Randy Rainbow
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November 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
With Epstein email release, it occurs that Trump is about to endure subduction zone earthquakes Grinding rocks under unfathomable tectonic stress give way & surge upwards with such violence that tsunami race at 747 speed across the planet. All and everything falls before it.
November 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
With Epstein email release, it occurs that Trump is about to endure subduction zone earthquakes Grinding rocks under unfathomable tectonic stress give way & surge upwards with such violence that tsunami race at 747 speed across the planet. All and everything falls before it.
Crowd sourcing a question:
Trump has usurped Congress's power to impose tariffs.
Tariffs are taxes on the American people.
Trump represents no one. President is an executive, not a lawmaker.
So, are tariffs taxation without representation?
Trump has usurped Congress's power to impose tariffs.
Tariffs are taxes on the American people.
Trump represents no one. President is an executive, not a lawmaker.
So, are tariffs taxation without representation?
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Crowd sourcing a question:
Trump has usurped Congress's power to impose tariffs.
Tariffs are taxes on the American people.
Trump represents no one. President is an executive, not a lawmaker.
So, are tariffs taxation without representation?
Trump has usurped Congress's power to impose tariffs.
Tariffs are taxes on the American people.
Trump represents no one. President is an executive, not a lawmaker.
So, are tariffs taxation without representation?
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assets.nationbuilder.com/albertateach.... Do what you can to support Alberta teachers and students.
November 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
assets.nationbuilder.com/albertateach.... Do what you can to support Alberta teachers and students.
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The folks in Alberta who make their political identity “freedom” related are markedly quiet after the Province used the Notwithstanding clause to override the Charter rights of teachers and has indicated it will do it again. I thought speaking out against Government overreach was their whole deal?
November 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The folks in Alberta who make their political identity “freedom” related are markedly quiet after the Province used the Notwithstanding clause to override the Charter rights of teachers and has indicated it will do it again. I thought speaking out against Government overreach was their whole deal?
Alberta’s premier is firing back at teachers and their lawsuit by saying it’s ‘not democracy’ to have the courts review Bill 2. As Sean Amato reports, the Alberta Teachers’ Association says it’s one of the only rights they have left.
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1... #Alberta #abpoli
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1... #Alberta #abpoli
‘That’s not democracy’: Smith responds to teachers lawsuit
Alberta’s premier is firing back at teachers and their lawsuit by saying it’s ‘not democracy’ to have the courts review Bill 2. As Sean Amato reports, the Alberta Teachers’ Association says it’s one o...
edmonton.citynews.ca
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Alberta - "Who do you believe is handling the situation better?"
Alberta Teachers Association: 42%
Gov't of Alberta: 25%
Both equally: 9%
Neither: 16%
Leger / Nov 2, 2025 / n=1002 / Online
Alberta Teachers Association: 42%
Gov't of Alberta: 25%
Both equally: 9%
Neither: 16%
Leger / Nov 2, 2025 / n=1002 / Online
November 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Alberta - "Who do you believe is handling the situation better?"
Alberta Teachers Association: 42%
Gov't of Alberta: 25%
Both equally: 9%
Neither: 16%
Leger / Nov 2, 2025 / n=1002 / Online
Alberta Teachers Association: 42%
Gov't of Alberta: 25%
Both equally: 9%
Neither: 16%
Leger / Nov 2, 2025 / n=1002 / Online
youtube.com/watch?v=r9LC...
Balm for the soul.
Laughter
Genius
Leadership
Humanity
All in 20 minutes with Ben Zander.
#abed #classical
Balm for the soul.
Laughter
Genius
Leadership
Humanity
All in 20 minutes with Ben Zander.
#abed #classical
The transformative power of classical music | Benjamin Zander | TED
YouTube video by TED
youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
youtube.com/watch?v=r9LC...
Balm for the soul.
Laughter
Genius
Leadership
Humanity
All in 20 minutes with Ben Zander.
#abed #classical
Balm for the soul.
Laughter
Genius
Leadership
Humanity
All in 20 minutes with Ben Zander.
#abed #classical
I was moved as Canadians of all backgrounds laid poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
A Canadian son who died defending our rights.
Then I was outraged that his sacrifice & those of all the fallen was so brutishly dishonoured by #UCP-MAGA who chose to erase rights by arrogant fiat.
A Canadian son who died defending our rights.
Then I was outraged that his sacrifice & those of all the fallen was so brutishly dishonoured by #UCP-MAGA who chose to erase rights by arrogant fiat.
November 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I was moved as Canadians of all backgrounds laid poppies on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
A Canadian son who died defending our rights.
Then I was outraged that his sacrifice & those of all the fallen was so brutishly dishonoured by #UCP-MAGA who chose to erase rights by arrogant fiat.
A Canadian son who died defending our rights.
Then I was outraged that his sacrifice & those of all the fallen was so brutishly dishonoured by #UCP-MAGA who chose to erase rights by arrogant fiat.
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Today, November 8, is #IndigenousVeteransDay. The beaded poppy is a symbol of respect for Indigenous Veterans that draws attention to the unique contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous, Métis and Inuit military service members.
#CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
#CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
November 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Today, November 8, is #IndigenousVeteransDay. The beaded poppy is a symbol of respect for Indigenous Veterans that draws attention to the unique contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous, Métis and Inuit military service members.
#CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
#CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
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Heartbreakingly realistic
November 9, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Heartbreakingly realistic
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Why are Ice Agents getting paid during the shutdown, and where is the money coming from??
November 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Why are Ice Agents getting paid during the shutdown, and where is the money coming from??
CANADA IS A CHOICE WE MAKE
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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His "concept" of a Healthcare Plan is finally revealed. It involves eliminating the Insurance Industry & people purchasing their OWN, MUCH BETTER, HEALTHCARE. Unrelated, note his obsessive envy of Obama, historically rated 1 of our finest presidents, who he still believes was born in Kenya.
#sad 🤣
#sad 🤣
November 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
His "concept" of a Healthcare Plan is finally revealed. It involves eliminating the Insurance Industry & people purchasing their OWN, MUCH BETTER, HEALTHCARE. Unrelated, note his obsessive envy of Obama, historically rated 1 of our finest presidents, who he still believes was born in Kenya.
#sad 🤣
#sad 🤣
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The Alberta Teachers Association starts to fight back. #DanielleSmithMustGo #daniellesmithmustresign #shutupdaniellesmith #theucpmustgo
November 8, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The Alberta Teachers Association starts to fight back. #DanielleSmithMustGo #daniellesmithmustresign #shutupdaniellesmith #theucpmustgo
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Teachers in Alberta bargain provincially for salary increases and improving conditions in all classroom. We then bargain locally for other parts of our collective agreements. Bill 2 prevents us from bargaining locally also.
November 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Teachers in Alberta bargain provincially for salary increases and improving conditions in all classroom. We then bargain locally for other parts of our collective agreements. Bill 2 prevents us from bargaining locally also.
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It was so fantastic this evening to meet teachers from Alberta this evening who were in Ottawa as part of the Teachers Institute for Canadian Parliamentary Democracy.
You can imagine that we had lots to talk about! 💫🌈🇨🇦
You can imagine that we had lots to talk about! 💫🌈🇨🇦
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 AM
It was so fantastic this evening to meet teachers from Alberta this evening who were in Ottawa as part of the Teachers Institute for Canadian Parliamentary Democracy.
You can imagine that we had lots to talk about! 💫🌈🇨🇦
You can imagine that we had lots to talk about! 💫🌈🇨🇦
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Well, tens of millions of Americans are going hungry and tens of millions of Americans are losing their health care, but it's all been worth it to ensure transgender citizens can't get passports.
November 7, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Well, tens of millions of Americans are going hungry and tens of millions of Americans are losing their health care, but it's all been worth it to ensure transgender citizens can't get passports.
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🇨🇦 ATA SUES ALBERTA GOVERNMENT OVER ‘ABUSE OF POWER’ IN BACK-TO-WORK LAW 🇨🇦
Janet French (CBC) reports the Alberta Teachers’ Association has filed a #ConstitutionalChallenge.
The #ATA is suing the #UCP gov for using the #notwithstanding clause to end the teachers' strike.
#AbLeg #ATA #AbPoli
🇨🇦 ATA SUES ALBERTA GOVERNMENT OVER ‘ABUSE OF POWER’ IN BACK-TO-WORK LAW 🇨🇦
Janet French (CBC) reports the Alberta Teachers’ Association has filed a #ConstitutionalChallenge.
The #ATA is suing the #UCP gov for using the #notwithstanding clause to end the teachers' strike.
#AbLeg #ATA #AbPoli
November 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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🇨🇦 ATA SUES ALBERTA GOVERNMENT OVER ‘ABUSE OF POWER’ IN BACK-TO-WORK LAW 🇨🇦
Janet French (CBC) reports the Alberta Teachers’ Association has filed a #ConstitutionalChallenge.
The #ATA is suing the #UCP gov for using the #notwithstanding clause to end the teachers' strike.
#AbLeg #ATA #AbPoli
🇨🇦 ATA SUES ALBERTA GOVERNMENT OVER ‘ABUSE OF POWER’ IN BACK-TO-WORK LAW 🇨🇦
Janet French (CBC) reports the Alberta Teachers’ Association has filed a #ConstitutionalChallenge.
The #ATA is suing the #UCP gov for using the #notwithstanding clause to end the teachers' strike.
#AbLeg #ATA #AbPoli
Understand the #UCP-MAGA stripped away teachers' constitutional rights & reduced teachers to 2nd class citizens.
Would you take that lying down?
Support teachers' fight for all of our rights.
They did it to teachers.
They will do it to anyone.
#ableg #abed #abpoli #cndpoli #UCP
Would you take that lying down?
Support teachers' fight for all of our rights.
They did it to teachers.
They will do it to anyone.
#ableg #abed #abpoli #cndpoli #UCP
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM