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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Soup Season Week 3. Years ago my grandma would bring me to a seniors cafe that had different daily soups on the menu. Their beet borscht with dill was so good! I thought I would try to recreate it & it turned out better than I remember. Do you have a soup that brings memories of a time or place?

"Soup Season Week 3 Vegan Dill Beet Borscht"

Bowl of soup, plate with a biscuit, & a glass of water on a countertop next to the side of a fridge.

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It's soup season! We moved the first week of Autumn so I don't have a picture of the Minestrone but here's the corn chowder from last week. I love how versatile & affordable soup is. Any suggestions on what kind I should make next? 🍲

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It's so important we keep talking & learning about this pervasive issue in our society. There's lots to learn about accountability, healing & prevention but most of the discussions focus on the people & institutions directly involved. Here's what I've felt has been missing from the conversation.

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Canada's AI strategy announcement ignores people's concerns around the environmental impacts, the societal issues & inequalities that come with this emerging technology. Part 2/2

Sovereignty seems more propaganda than reality in Canada's AI strategy considering: how connected Canadian AI companies currently are with US companies, the Sovereignty Technology Alliance purpose of attracting foreign investment, & Canada's defense deal with Palantir announced just this week.

The claim to be strengthening protections of Canadians personal data is also a bit hard to believe considering bill C-22 would force the collection of Canadian's personal data on every digital service & device we use.

There's concerns of Canadian's personal data being shared with foreign countries not only through bill C-22 & the devices & digital services we use being largely foreign owned (like Meta, Google, X & Apple) but also Canada's AI partnerships with US companies, & alliances like the The Five Eyes (intelligence-sharing alliance between US, UK, Canada, Australia, & New Zealand).

The risks to personal data are especially concerning considering the rise of surveillance, & violations of human rights & international law. Canadians deserve to know how the government intends to protect personal data, & when it will be collected or shared.

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Canada's AI strategy announcement ignores people's concerns around the environmental impacts, the societal issues & inequalities that come with this emerging technology. Part 1/2

This strategy focuses on Canada getting a piece of the profit, not on how this is/will affect the people this government is supposed to serve. There's a focus on investment & implementation of AI but no explanation for the metrics used to determine which products are invested in, or plans to track their effectiveness.
While there's some training & upskilling plans there's no measures preventing mass layoffs or plans to have social safety nets in place for ppl affected.

The AI literacy initiative focuses on post-secondary education while generative AI is already a daily part of most people's lives, & we urgently need AI Literacy & long overdue Media Literacy for all ages. It should be woven into every level of education (age appropriately), & provided free & accessible to adults.

We are already seeing the harmful effects of not having a public that knows how to think critically when presented with information, understand how to discern what is accurate from what is fabricated, enhanced or altered, or how to navigate emerging technologies responsibly.

Canadians are already inundated with AI generated videos & images, & have access to tools to create them so AI transparency is urgently needed. I hope the government will clarify & expand on their plan for transparency with details of the regulations, including a timeline for implementation & plans for potential noncompliance by media companies, or push back against regulations by the US during trade negotiations (as we've seen in the past).

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Favorite Salad Of The Week:

Noodle Salad (no peanuts)
Ingredients:
Chow mein noodles, smoked tofu cubed, shelled edamame, coleslaw & chopped green onion
Sauce:
Equal parts soy sauce & balsamic vinaigrette, then add in barbecue sauce & chili oil to personal taste.
Directions:
Add salt, edamame & tofu to a pot, cover with water, bring to boil, add noodles, once noodles are cooked strain & cool then add to bowl with the coleslaw, green onion & sauce, mix well & serve. Good fresh, better after chilled in fridge overnight.

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Expanded details on this issue in Instagram @phony.witch.huntt coverage "Toronto Police + Sexual Violence: A Longstanding Pattern"

Screen shot of instagram post mentioned in comment

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Picture from @motherwoundproject on FB If we can't talk about impact we can't learn to treat each other better or repair harm. If we force differences or struggle to be hidden with false positivity & conformity we can't really know each other, making us feel alone even when we're together.

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Super flavorful stew I've been making this Winter ❄️

Green background with black text that reads "Winter Vegetable Stew
Ingredients (amounts vary on pot size & taste): carrot, onion, celery (for accessibility I use a bag of pre-chopped frozen mix), frozen chopped spinach, potatoes, mini soya wadi, minced garlic, vegetable broth/bouillon & water, Italian seasoning blend, marinara sauce or diced tomatoes, soy sauce, & mushroom gravy packet"

Green background with black text that reads "Directions: Chopped carrot, celery,onion, & spinach cooked on medium heat in a pot with oil until onion is soft then add garlic, stir in, then add seasoning, a splash of soy sauce, gravy packet(s), marinara sauce or diced tomatoes & fill pot till 2/3 full with vegetable broth or bouillon & water. Mix together well. Bring to boil then add chopped potatoes & soya wadi. Cook till potatoes are soft then serve."

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

"Misinformation is dangerous & it doesn't stay online. It shapes how real people are treated. Helping dehumanize a group of people is irresponsible and cruel. Pause. Check the facts. Refuse to amplify propaganda Trans people deserve safety not scapegoating."

Pink & blue background with black lettering that reads "BEFORE YOU SHARE THAT POST ABOUT "HORMONES TRANS PEOPLE TAKE CAUSING VIOLENCE" - PLEASE PAUSE.
The medications used in gender-affirming care are primarily estrogen, testosterone and hormone blockers -the same medications prescribed to cisgender people for things like:
Birth control
Menopause HRT
IVF and fertility treatments
Low testosterone
If these medications caused violence, we would have noticed.
realmamabears.org"

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Seems timely to reshare some nuances about processed foods.

White text on black background that says "There's nuance to processed foods:
-Processing foods is a way to add nutrients (like high fiber bread)
-Processed foods are more accessible for people with dietary restrictions, disabilities or limited time (like frozen vegetables)
-Processed foods can help address animal abuse by providing alternatives to animal products (like oat milk)
-Processed foods can contain ingredients in amounts that are hard for the body to digest & that can harm health if ingested too consistently (like soda) Instead of making people fearful of all processed foods we need improved regulations & enforcement on food quality, accurate nutritional education, & to address barriers to food security"

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Wrote a bit about my experience this morning in response to a friend sharing a post about how things are getting worse & will continue to get worse before they get better.

Black background with white text that reads "What keeps me going in this time is seeing that even as things get worse, things can also get better. People responding to financial pressure & environmental disasters with community building & stewardship.Responding to increased danger, to people next door or across oceans, with increasing connections & methods to help protect each other. Finally understanding that we can't reform systems of harm, & calling for abolition, & new systems that improve quality of life for all."

Black background with white text that reads "Humans are capable of horrific things & dismantling systems & patterns of harm is generations long work that lives depend on. BUT humans are also capable of incredible things, & the work of building new systems & reclaiming reciprocal ways of being honors the work of our ancestors while building better lives for our children. When the work feels heavy: focus on the steps we're taking forward & how we support each other through it. When the work feels light: focus on what still needs dismantling, & who needs help."

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Reposted part of a larger thread from @drblackdeer.bsky.social on Instagram about #AbolishIce #ICE #Abolition

Colorful abstract circles background with a post by @satrayreads that says "I really resonate with how Ruth Wilson Gilmore talks about abolition. She says that abolition is a presence. It's not just the absence of policing and imprisonment and surveillance. It's also, and maybe more importantly, the presence of life affirming institutions and social relations rooted in real care. Ruth Wilson Gilmore also says that abolition doesn't tell us what we have to do but orients us in our struggle. We know what we are working toward by how we get there will require all of us putting our heads together, imagining alternatives to the death-dealing institutions we currently have, and being better to each other."

Colorful abstract circles background with a post by @kimberlyyyreads that says "Just saying ACAB to me has always been the defunding and abolishing of not just police but military and ICE. It's about the abolishment of the forces that use the system to enforce violence against marginalized communities."

Colorful abstract circles background with post by @theantibiasece that says "Hey babe, systems built on government-backed violence can't be reformed. They have to be abolished because they exist through direct harm to people and communities. I hope this helps."

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Reposted from author Stan Chung on Facebook

White text on black background that reads "Carney's speech condemns living within a lie while remaining silent on what truth would actually require of Canada. Canada is a settler colonial state whose legitimacy and prosperity are built on exemption from law and extracted wealth from land."

White text on black background that reads "The same asymmetry lamented internationally mirrors Canada's relationship with Indigenous Nations. -Law, Consent, and Rights invoked selectively. The rupture described abroad is already well rehearsed at home. "

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

My favorite recipe to make when I feel sick or tired & need a comforting soup.

black text on a green background reads "Feel Better Vegan Noodle Soup
Ingredients:
Carrot, onion, celery, garlic, vegetable broth/bouillon & water, soy crumbles, noodles, Italian seasoning blend, chili pepper flakes & soy sauce.
Directions: For accessibility I use a frozen package of pre chopped carrot, onion & celery, cooked in a pot with some oil till the onions are soft, then add in minced garlic, let that cook for a minute or two then add in your soy crumbles, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, a splash or two of soy sauce, & fill the rest of pot till it's 3/4 full with vegetable broth/bouillon & water. Bring soup to boil then add in noodles, cook till noodles are soft, add salt & pepper to taste & serve."

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

@Pacesociety Intsagram International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women also means ending violence against sex workers - including trans women, Two-Spirit, non-binary, and gender-diverse sex workers, who face some of the highest levels of gender-based and state violence.

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

@actioncanadashr.bsky.social Instagram While some leaders push for increased police powers and tough-on-crime laws, we know that true safety comes from preventing harm. We can increase commmunity safety by ensuring everyone has access to affordable housing, education, healthcare and decent work.

A pie chart split into 3 pieces describing what people think violence prevention looks like. The smallest pie piece is crisis lines & the medium sized piece is safety shelters, & the largest piece is police.

A pie chart split into many pieces describing what violence prevention actually looks like. Clockwise from the top, the pieces read: Healthcare, Mental health services, Childcare, Crisis lines, Sex-ed, Safety shelters, Universal contraception, Status for all, Housing, & Income security.

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

While this is getting pushback from the "free speech means I can say whatever I want without consequences" crowd, this new law is a positive step forward in balancing social media to be more helpful than harmful. #China #Influencers #SocialMedia #Misinformation

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Made this today. A delicious way to warm up on a stormy Autumn evening. If you prefer your peppers less soft you can add them in with the tomatoes after the sausage & onion is cooked. I added frozen & pre chopped alternatives in brackets in case of physical or time limitations.

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

With all the rain this week it really feels like soup & stew season. What kind are you making? My soup for this week is an unblended vegan Potato Leek Soup.

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Sourced from Instagram @ablackfemaletherapist At least not sustainable change Change is not something we can force in others. It often happens slowly, in small steps, when someone recognizes the impact of their actions, sees a better way forward, or feels inspired by hope instead of fear or control.

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Sourced from a meme page on Instagram. #chronicillness #spoonie

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

My favorite Summertime drink

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

The Lemkin Institute's Meta account posted this warning about the Trump Administration today.

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

This is important to learn about now as we see, from politicians across the political spectrum in Canada, bail reform policy that would put people more at risk of losing rental housing, job, custody of their children & pets, access to medical treatments, before even being convicted of a crime.

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Myth vs Fact Does more police = less crime? Not exactly. A major UK study found that the number of officers had little effect on crime rates. What matters more? How police are trained How they're deployed Community trust Support staff It's time to shift the conversation from "how many" to how well.

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Source: @redmaat_collective 2/2 "Who is being left behind while the work races forward? This month, we're reflecting on how our activism can protect the whole person-not just the parts that fit the movement's goals. What's one way you'll practice care in your activism this week?"

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

@redmaat_collective 1/2 "Intersectionality isn't just about calling out systems of harm. It's about how we hold one another through them. Movements that fight for justice but forget to care for the people inside them burn out fast. Collective care asks: How are we making space for grief and joy?"

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Source: @thetrevorproject Meta "Mental Health advocacy doesn't start with fixing people, it starts with fixing systems."

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Source: @pacesociety Meta "Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day-a day to honour the strength, wisdom, and cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples."

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Source: www.instagram.com/francesca.al...

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Kaya @dynamickayak.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Source: Instagram stories from www.instagram.com/gretathunber...

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