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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

I played #rugby for over a decade with intense passion and commitment and have loved the game for 35+ years. To see the women’s game finally getting the attention it deserves here in Canada and globally has been overwhelming in all the best ways.

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Moose on the loose in Edmonton! This was just a few minutes ago in the Queen Alexandra neighbourhood. It was heading back down University Avenue when I took the dogs in. #moose #yeg #edmonton #urbanwildlife #strathcona

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

It was wonderful to see my old friend @apaulagetics.bsky.social play at The Commodore earlier today. If anyone were to ask me to name a genuine advocate for a better world, this woman would be top of the list! We’re fortunate to have this good soul here in Edmonton. 💜 #yeg #music

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

A small act of kindness can change someone’s day. One of my colleagues went to Japan and brought back Hello Kitty chopsticks for me. (There’s a long story behind this.) I just love them! 🩷 #kindnessmatters #hellokitty

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I almost missed it! Happy Thai Elephant Day from Jokia and I! #elephant 💜🐘

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Just a reminder, friends: finding the courage to heal by doing the inner work is the new sexy. You’ve got this. #mentalhealth #menshealth

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Two of my heroes: my friend and world renowned elephant conservationist Lek Chailert, and one of the kindest, strongest humans I know, my mom. I wept in this moment in Oct 2023 when these two special women from opposite sides of the globe met. Inspiration is everywhere. #InternationalWomensDay 🩷

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Today’s office dogs: Koji and Renly. The best part of my day! 🤎🖤 #dogs #yeg

Two Aussie shepherd crosses in an office chair.

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

I bought my folks a bird feeder with a camera and it has turned out to be the best gift ever, not just for them, but for all of us. Now Mom sends me photos and videos of her backyard buddies and I couldn’t love it more. How adorable and wholesome is this? #bluejay 💙🖤🤍

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I used to think that I was able to carry the weight of the world. I made a damn good go of it for a long time. I still keep trying, but I now know I can’t. It’s just too fucking heavy. I can barely carry the weight of my own existence. #sotired

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

One of my fave photos from yesterday’s Coldest Night of the Year walk in support of the Bissell Center. THANK YOU to everyone who contributed by donating and supporting. My original goal of raising $1000 was doubled to $2000! My heart is full! 🩵 @mandoline79.bsky.social @erinh5995.bsky.social #yeg

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

TODAY IS THE DAY! Months of work to fundraise for the Bissell Center will end with a walk through the #yeg inner city. It’s not too late to make a donation to help our hungry, homeless, and hurt neighbours at cnoy.w-ith.me/ChandraM 🧡🩵🤍 #edmonton #kindness #generosity #compassion

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The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because i...

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

I set a goal of $1000. You've blown that out of the water by donating $1800! My heart is full of gratitude and love! With ONE WEEK until the CNOY walk for the Bissell Center, can we double the initial goal to $2000? From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me help people in need. ♥️ #yeg

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It’s cold out there!

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Saw this gem in a school today. Did I send it to my best friend? You better believe I did! Best Frens Forever! 🩷 #kids #art #bestfriendsforever

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Let’s be clear - this is not about women’s sports and it sure as hell has never been about protecting women. DT “will not stand by and watch men beat and batter female athletes”, but grabbing women by the pussy is acceptable? Fuck you, you misogynistic megalomaniac. #translivesmatter 🏳️‍⚧️

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Trump signs order banning transgender women from female sports - BBC News

He says the move, which covers non-elite levels, restores fairness but human rights advocates have condemned it.

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Could you imagine being unhoused during this brutal cold snap? 4000 Edmontonians can. They live (and die) without stable housing or shelter every single day. I’m walking on Feb 22 for the Bissell Center. They do so much to help so many! Please, if you can, consider making a small donation. 🩵 #yeg

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It’s cold out there!

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

A sign that it has been a good weekend is when even after I’ve washed my hair, I still can’t get the smell of campfire out. 🧡 #yeg #festival #friends #volunteer

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Canoë Volant is easily one of my favourite festivals. The music, the colours, the culture, the outdoors, the people… it’s such a wonderful way to enjoy a winter weekend! #yeg #edmonton #festival #lights #winter #canoevolant #culture

A polar bear, lit up in blue, waves to festival goers.

A tipi covered in snow and lit up in green.

A beautiful snowy path lined with trees and lit up with lanterns.

The face of an old man carved into wood and lit up in pink and purple.

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Enjoyed a fabulous late night bite at Café Bicyclette during this weekend’s Canoë Volant festival. 🍔Vegan falafel burger with poutine 🍫Chocolate brownie with raspberry truffles and Pinocchio salted caramel ice cream 🍹The OG mocktail: a Shirley Temple! #yeg #eatlocal #yegfood

Burger végétalien (Vegan): House made dill and herb falafel patty, root beer-onion relish, sriracha aioli, lettuce greens, Gull Valley Greenhouses tomatoes, house made pickles, vegan cheddar, and smashed avocado on vegan brioche served with a mini poutine!

A bicycle with a basket suspended and decorated with bells and greenery.

Brownie Au Chocolate, served with Pinocchio's salted caramel ice cream and wild blueberry compote, and 'hidden' raspberry chocolate truffles.

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I am so unbelievably happy for all of my gay, lesbian, and trans friends back in Thailand! I hope you feel even more empowered to be yourselves and love others in the most authentic ways possible. 🏳️‍🌈 ยินดีด้วย! 🏳️‍⚧️ #loveislove 🫶 #thailand 🇹🇭

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

AMAZING! THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of the generous folks who have donated to @BissellCentre and shared my link! Today, with one month still to go until the event, you helped me surpass my $1000 goal. My heart is full! Let’s keep it going. Can we hit a new goal? $1250? 😃 #KindnessMatters 🩵🧡🤍

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It’s cold out there!

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

A Green-banded Urania in the Amazon. Iquitos, Peru. January 2014 #travel #traveller #Uranialeilus #moth #insect #memories

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Tanks for the memories. Hà Nội, Vietnam. January 2018 #travel #traveller #vietnam

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Donation day! Another pleasant, seamless visit to Canadian Blood Services is in the books. It’s nice to quite literally be able to give back for all of the times my Gram required donated blood. Thanks to Cookies By George for their continued support of the program! ♥️ #donateblood #donate #yeg

Me, just relaxing in the chair as my donation is processed.

A blood pressure cuff sits around the bicep as blood drains into the bag below.

Holding up a cookie from Cookies by George in front of the selfie wall.

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

One of my besties and I work in the same building. Every day he sees how much it hurts my heart to witness others struggling and quite literally dying outside our inner city office. Today he donated $200 to the Bissell Center through my CNOY donation page. I’m crying happy tears. #happyfriday 🩵🧡

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Thanks to my friends @cgcreative.bsky.social & @drbillgibson.bsky.social for being such delightful dinner dates last night! We enjoyed ramen, appies, and drinks at Jinya. Everything was delicious, including my mocktail - a flavourful matcha lychee lemonade. It’s vegan friendly too! #yeg #food

A woman holds up her adorable wooden box full of tempura Brussels sprouts.

A man holds a gyoza up to his face with his chopsticks, the dumpling in place of his smile.

A beautiful non-alcoholic drink with matcha on top and lemonade with lychee on the bottom. The garnish is a lemon wedge and two lychees.

Creamy vegan ramen with greens and tofu.

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

SOLIDARITY! Thoughts are with my CUPE 3550 (EPSB) and 4625 (Sturgeon) brothers and sisters as they prepare to go on strike tomorrow. Your important roles with our children deserve to be recognized with adequate compensation and a fair contract. Stay strong! 💜 #unionstrong #solidarity #yeg

A fist raised in union solidarity on a purple background.

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

100% this. Most of my life was spent trying to survive from one day to the next, and I am mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted, however… 2025 is already abundant with opportunities for growth. This is the year I stop surviving and start thriving! #survivor #growthmindset #selflove 🤍

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

A very happy birthday to my smart, creative, witty, unique, and beautiful friends, @psasano.bsky.social and @marisasano.bsky.social! I’m incredibly blessed to have had you in my life since… forever! (Big thanks to Mrs. Sasano for birthing two of my faves in one day!) 💜💜

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Everyone deserves a safe place to sleep, food to eat, and to know they are cared for. Sadly, working in the inner city, I see those going without every single day. The Bissell Center does so much to help so many. Please consider giving to them through my sponsorship page. ❤️ #kindnessmatters #yeg

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It’s cold out there!

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Hey @edmontonoilers.bsky.social fans! This is Aaron, an athlete I coached in @specialolympics.bsky.social floor hockey! He’s here at tonight’s game selling 50/50s for three amazing organizations who support people with intellectual disabilities. Please show them some support! #InclusionMatters

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

He’s cozy and safe and asleep on my lap. I can’t bring myself to move. So precious. 🖤 #dogs #dogislove #yeg

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Me, at last night’s party: Photos of my friends: 0 Photos of the food: 1 Photos of the dogs: 2,837 #dog #dogislove #holidays

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

This has seemingly become a holiday tradition for us - hot wings, Coke, and cribbage. He won this game, but I won the last Best of 99 series we played by a solid 8 points. 🦨 #cribbage #friendship #holidays

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

If you’re going to venture out into the consumer chaos that is Boxing Day, please have patience and be good to the hard working retail folks who don’t get time off during the holidays. They are exhausted, and could use a kind word or gesture to help get them through this week. 💜 #KindnessMatters

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

All I really wanted for Christmas was for the tear in my knee to be magically healed so I could enjoy some wilderness on my xc skis and snowshoes. Guess I was on the naughty list this year. #outdoors #getoutside #winter

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tigger is a cartoon character from winnie the pooh standing in the snow .

ALT: tigger is a cartoon character from winnie the pooh standing in the snow .

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Okay, I’ll do the thing… Farthest north: Resolute Bay, Nunavut Farthest south: Christchurch, NZ Farthest west: Yangon, Myanmar Farthest east: Iași, Romania What are yours? #wanderlust #travel #traveller

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

My wish is for everyone to have a safe place to sleep, food in their bellies, and to know that they are cared for. Sadly, many will go without this holiday season. The Bissell Center does so much to help so many. Please consider giving to them through my sponsorship page. ❤️ #kindnessmatters

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It’s cold out there!

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

I’m grateful for kind and generous friends like Kasim and all of the wonderful staff at Padmanadi. Thank you for being a bright light in our community… and for another beautiful evening of delicious vegan Indonesian cuisine! #yeg #eatlocal #locallyowned

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Chandra (she/her) @canadachandra.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

When a dog is asleep on your lap, you are momentarily absolved of attending to other responsibilities. 🐾🤍 #dog #dogs #dogislove

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