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Graham Henderson

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I’m a Shelley stan who happens to have a side gig as the CEO of the London 🇨🇦Chamber of Commerce. "Hope is a solemn duty which we owe alike to ourselves and the world." - Percy Shelley Visit www.grahamhenderson.ca to find out just how radical he was!

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Dorothy Ratch shared a picture of a young grass dancer performing at the local high school in honour of residential school survivors.
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Orange Shirt Day is a stark reminder of the experiences no child should ever have to endure. Those in the Yukon gathered to reflect on the legacy of residential schools. In Whitehorse, hundreds of people marched in downtown.
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Some walk in grief, others in hope as marchers gather in Whitehorse on Orange Shirt Day | APTN News
Orange Shirt Day is a stark reminder of the experiences no child should ever have to endure. Those in the Yukon gathered to reflect on the legacy of residential schools. In Whitehorse, hundreds of…
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Orange shirts flooded Parliament Hill for the 6th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This year’s gathering comes at a time of challenge, with residential school denialism on the rise and some saying the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action are losing momentum.
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Survivors’ Flag raised on Parliament Hill as Canada marks Orange Shirt Day | APTN News
Orange shirts flooded Parliament Hill in Ottawa for the 6th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This year’s gathering comes at a time of challenge, with residential school denialism on…
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The N.W.T. had the highest percentage of students in residential schools of any area in Canada. On the banks of the Hay River, a community walk on Sept. 30 was a statement that every child matters.
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Kátł'odeeche Elder says dene culture helps with healing
An Elder from the dene community of Kátł'odeeche First Nation says culture helps him heal from the scars of residential schools.
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Every Child Matters Powwow in Saskatoon was a colourful celebration of First Nations culture and a safe place to remember residential school survivors and the children who never made it home.
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Residential school survivor calls for understanding at Powwow
Organizers say the Every Child Matters powwow helps people understand what the orange shirt means to residential school survivors.
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Canada's Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty was in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on Wednesday to participate in Orange Shirt Day with residential school survivors and to speak out about the rise of denialism.
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‘This is appalling’: Mandy Gull-Masty speaks out against residential school denialism | APTN News
Canada's Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty was in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on Wednesday to participate in Orange Shirt Day with residential school survivors and to speak out about the…
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
One of the largest gatherings for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation took place in Winnipeg, with thousands marching through downtown. The day began at The Forks as families of residential school survivors shared their stories.
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Family share stories as thousands gather for Orange Shirt Day in Winnipeg | APTN News
One of the largest gatherings for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation took place in Winnipeg, with thousands marching through downtown. The day began at The Forks as families of residential…
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Putting his absolutely atrocious, unforgivable behaviour aside, what about the fucking bystanders — no one intervenes to help her?
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US fashion CEO resigns after physically restraining animal rights activists
Steven Kolb of the Council of Fashion Designers of America was filmed during an altercation at New York fashion week
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Something tells me that Denmark has not been paying attention to Canada of late….
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Denmark and Greenland say US military agreement will not compromise Arctic territory’s sovereignty
Statement sought to clarify Trump’s announcement that US will have ‘permanent control’ over Greenland’s security
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History Cafe ☕ Ottoman Heritage @ottomanhistory.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
📷 Garden Keepsake Portrait of an Ottoman Girl Playing the Oud, With a Note on the Back, 1910s — “I Used to Play the Oud, Too.”
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Be better, @theguardian.com. Leave this stuff to the gutter press. Not since the Middle Ages has so much ink been spilled on dead kings, spare princes and miscellaneous low-ranking aristocrats. Harry and Meghan will survive without a Guardian correspondent covering their every move.
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Sightings of Meghan at star-studded retreat fuel Cotswolds rumours
Reports of Duchess of Sussex visiting Soho Farmhouse add to speculation she could be moving to area with Prince Harry
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Author Chelsea Vowel admits that on the strength of the five years of “difficult conversations” that followed the TRC report, she 'probably naively' hoped that settler and newcomer knowledge about Indigenous Peoples would be further along than it is.
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Indigenous issues should be deeper by now, but myths and stereotypes persist
Indigenous issues should be deeper by now says the author of Indigenous Writes: A Guide to First Nations, Métis & Inuit Issues in Canada
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Mike Donachie @mikedonachie.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
That’s a great panel! Includes Steve, our Opinion Ed at The Loon. Worth listening.
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Getty @gettymuseum.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Stop scrolling, and just breathe. Spend a mindful minute with us taking in the details of Edvard Munch's Starry Night.
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Western University @westernu.ca · 28/07/2026
We're #AllinWesternU for precision cancer care. A $1.3M gift from alumni Marlene McGrath and Graham Porter is advancing molecular imaging and theranostics research at #WesternU and St. Joseph's Health Care London, bringing patients closer to personalized cancer therapies. @westernualumni.bsky.social
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Alumni couple invest in precision cancer care, trainees - Western News
A $1.3M gift from Western alumni Marlene McGrath and Graham Porter advances molecular imaging, theranostics research, cancer care and trainee recruitment.
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
This is absolutely delicious.
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The Gen Alpha Melody
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The SHATNER Collection at JCPenney (1976)
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David Atkinson @davidatkinsonpoet.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
More #Odyssey From Heaney’s The Cure At Troy, uses the Greek tragedy to address the Irish conflict – divided communities, cyclical revenge, & suffering In that brilliant 2nd stanza he brings us hope of justice & reconciliation, the possibility of recovery #poetry #poemoftheday #seamusheaneysunday
Poem 'Voices from Lemnos IV' extract from The Cure at Troy by Seamus Heaney
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Lord knows why GENE WILDER’s directorial debut hardly ever gets mentioned. The Critics loved it & so did audiences ($20m off a $2.8m budget). THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES’ SMARTER BROTHER (1975) #MadelineKahn #MartyFeldman #DomDeLuise #LeoMcKern
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Getty @gettymuseum.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Hans Memling’s masterpiece has survived centuries of theft and war. Now, conservation scientists are using cutting-edge techniques to keep it safe (and in one place) for centuries to come. Read the full story: gty.art/4aIuDEr
A conservation scientist looks at a laptop. Text: Art worth the risk. How art conservators merge science and risk analysis to keep cultural treasures safe. Read full story getty.edu/news
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David Ferreira @davidjferreira.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Check out Pride in #LdnOnt this July! With the upcoming Pride London Summer Festival running from July 10 to 19, there will be many opportunities to celebrate & connect From an art gala show to a dance party & karaoke cabaret, there is an event for everyone this July! Learn more: pridelondon.ca
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Stephen Miller's suit here shows one of the biggest problems with men's tailoring today. 🧵
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
I hope you guys @weratedogs.com Watch this clip and give Brando’s dog Tim proper recognition as the greatest actor ever. It’s just a short cameo, but it is Oscar worthy. bsky.app/profile/mich....
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Every second…..
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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 26/06/2026
Here are the top 5 dogs of the week!
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 26/06/2026
We're incredibly close to our goal of welcoming 4,000 new members to the Kyiv Independent community — and every new supporter brings us one step nearer. Support independent journalism when it's needed most, and become part of a global community that cares deeply about Ukraine.
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Dr Florence H R Scott @florencehrscott.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Nothing making me desire a Ghanaian victory like the England fans singing Rule Britannia
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Seriously? It’s not even close. If you come for the king……
Sandra Oh rips off (imitates, references?) Courbet’s masterpiece.  Without coming within a thousand miles of the original. She is actually expressionless!!
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The rest of the world looks on - and we shake our collective heads… “I think one [of this team’s core beliefs] is that we’re American. We don’t take shit,” midfielder Sebastian Berhalter said on Tuesday. A “core belief” of Americans in the Trump era. 🙄 Chip on the shoulder fuck everyone else.
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Tim Weah greets US media barbs at Socceroos with eyeroll: ‘It’s going to be a lovely game’
Member of the US squad downplayed comments from former players in the media that questioned the ability of their next opponents
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Not only is this amazing, but the rapport between the two guys is excellent. It is so fun to watch. I’d like more!!!!!
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
100% fun!!!!! Love this.
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
A stunning amount Was in fact nonetheless true If we’re to be fair.
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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 08/06/2026
This is Diesel. His bed has been taken over by a two-pound kitten. Wondering if you can ask them to please move. He is too scared. 13/10 (TT: lahdeedahdee)
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The @theguardian.com is leaning in HARD to solve the first world problems of Americans, one at a time: MY ICE CREAM COST TOO MUCH!!!!! THOSE F’ING ITALIANS. Thanks 🙏
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‘Wasn’t even good’: US tourist says she was charged €44 for two ice creams in Rome
Post on Facebook received more than 900 comments, with one Italian writing that they were ‘ashamed’
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
When I saw Diderot? I knew I was home!!!! Yesssssss!
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
I’m midway through this excellent book. I strongly recommend it. It’s opening whole new vistas for me. It’s an excellent companion to Barry Cunliffe’s books: for example, The Scythians and Facing the Sea of Sand.
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
This has been hanging the wind for years…. Nice to see it finally drop.
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Opinion | Dear President Ozymandias
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British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles @bcrpm.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
It is great and Zeynep had pointed out two years ago, that there was no firman. Without the courage of a UK government and British Museum to make the necessary changes, the law will not allow for deaccession. We continue to campaign www.parthenonuk.com/latest-news/...
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UNESCO'S ICPRCP 25th Session, 20 countries urge the UK to find the political and ethical courage to reunite the Parthenon Marbles
We've sat and listened to the UNESCO ICPRCP sessions over a number of years. We were privileged to hear Artemis Papathanassiou in June 2016 at our...
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
So good. @bcrpm.bsky.social
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I loved this!!! Couldn’t be happier to align with a dude who provoked a huge controversy, pissed off Augustine, was condemned as a heretic because he believed in free will!!!
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Watching this actually made me extremely uncomfortable. I would never do this to my doggies. The steel box??!! Ugh. And the noise!! Note she gets to wear ear muffs — doggo does not. What a good and polite boy. 1/10 for the humans.
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Bad Ancient/ Owen Rees @badancient.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
1. The Spartans were famously stoppable. They were defeated numerous times. 2. The Spartans did not invent military strategy ... that is just silly. 3. Just no.
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Merrymac Farm Sanctuary @merrymacsanctuary.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Do horses want cake? We conducted an investigation into statements published by @bencollins.bsky.social in the print edition of @theonion.com.
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
I love this. Je suis fier d'être canadien. 🇨🇦
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Wow, if Jan Martel thinks that Percy Shelley only wrote about flowers, he’s way, way dumber than I ever thought. What an incredibly stupid remark. Also his understanding of the Iliad, based on his remarks here, seems somewhat vapid.
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Life of Pi author Yann Martel: ‘I thought the Iliad was a book for old farts… then I started getting ideas’
The Life of Pi author Yann Martel explains why his new retelling of Homer’s Iliad offers the ideal antidote to the age of Trump
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Star Trek Minus Context @nocontexttrek1.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
It's the weekend, baby
Star Trek Voyager scene. Seven of Nine (tertiary adjunct of unimatrix 01) is pictured. She has a dolphin shaped metal robotic implant around her left eye because she is a borgs. Closed caption reads, "Fun will now commence."
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Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
New! Councillor Sam Trosow : London's music scene, outlines some changes he'd like to see for London's Music Office, discusses the recent UNESCO City of Music Report, and more. Listen here: the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/who... or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Who should run London's Music Office? Councillor Sam Trosow has an idea. | The Matt Brown Podcast
You might know that London was designated as a UNESCO city of music back in 2021. The initiative is currently run out of the Tourism London Office. Ward 6 City Councillor Sam Trosow is going to join u...
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Getty @gettymuseum.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
In honor of the Spring Equinox, step into this painting depicting an ancient Roman festival. It's unsure which Roman festival the artist chose to depict, but it most likely is Floralia, a celebration of the goddess of flowers, fertility, and the renewing energy of spring.
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Graham Henderson @grahamflhenderson.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
As I read this article, and looked at the pictures, I kept thinking “Whistler, Whistler, Whistler”. And then…… Boom! But she’s not just that. She’s that and so much more and different. I love what I’m seeing.
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Her Nordic Noir Is Belatedly Capturing New York
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 17/03/2026
Happy St. Patrick's Day, New York.
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