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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

They are just disappearing people off the street. Having a hard time thinking about literally anything else.

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Gary R Simonds @garys79.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Amen Do better teaching your sons how to be good people, good men, good citizens. Take the game systems away Encourage them to socialize Clamp down hard on bullying and misogyny www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rich...

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Aerin Jacob, PhD @aerinj.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Great thread here. Take note, scientists & conservationists!

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

The Teslin Tlingit Council celebrated the swearing in of its first ever female chief on Thursday. Elizabeth Bosely was sworn in at the First Nation’s annual assembly in Teslin, a two hours drive south of Whitehorse.

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Teslin Tlingit Council swears in first female chief

The Teslin Tlingit council officially swore in its first female chief on Thursday.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

A brilliant Banksy.

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Nature @nature.com · 03/03/2025

Repeated threats to research funding and the mass firings of federal workers have pushed some scientists to take on unfamiliar roles as activists, speaking at rallies, calling legislators and forming new pressure groups. go.nature.com/4bt2EI8

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US science is under threat ― now scientists are fighting back

Researchers are organizing protests and making their voices heard as Trump officials slash funding and lay off federal scientists.

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Jared Gonet @jaredgonet.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I’ve pursued science degrees, and barrelling down on a PhD - as a form of liberation. The oppression unfolding in the states is rippling out. And we all need to be loud in our opposition to that in the coming years. @science.org #canadianscience #resist

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Dr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️ @napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

It's been one heck of a week and it's only Thursday. I think we all need this. What is one thing that brought you joy this week? I went for a walk with my dog today and took a moment to enjoy this snowy steam.

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

A national organization led by Indigenous youth released the findings of one of the largest Indigenous youth-led research initiatives in Canada. Indigenous Youth Roots spoke with more than 1,100 Indigenous youth for its 2024 Reconciliation Barometer.

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Jared Gonet @jaredgonet.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Some of the slogans in this history sure remind me of some things in Canada today

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Indigenous students that do not have the prerequisites to get into university have another path to higher education. After completing Concordia University’s Indigenous Bridging Program, students can apply to certain undergraduate programs at Concordia.

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Federal and Haida leaders signed a historic agreement Monday recognizing Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii off British Columbia's northern coast.

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Haida celebrate title agreement with federal government

Federal and Haida leaders signed a historic agreement recognizing Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii.

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Aerin Jacob, PhD @aerinj.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Proud of @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social for statement about U.S. authoritarianism. “These actions are assaults on scientific integrity, the people and process of doing science, and the application of scientific results to benefit the public.” conbio-northamericansection.informz.net/InformzDataS...

Society for Conservation Biology North America

Statement in Support of Scientific
Integrity

The Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) is alarmed by recent Executive Orders, directives, and actions by the new federal administration of the United States of America.' Our Society's mission involves supporting the development and application of the science and practice necessary to conserve biodiversity and its benefits to human society.
Many of the recent unprecedented federal actions directly harm both nature and society, and hinder the work of conservation scientists and practitioners. These include terminating key climate science and mitigation initiatives; disbanding programs and firing staff including those related to diversity, equity, and inclusion; inhibiting the freedom of scientists to freely communicate findings; and freezing funding for and interfering in decisions about federal research grants and programs.
These actions are assaults on scientific integrity, the people and process of doing science, and the application of scientific results to benefit the public. They put at risk the work and well-being of thousands of scientists in public, non-profit, and private sectors, as well as untold numbers of people who depend on evidence to inform public policy decisions. The ramifications of these attacks could devastate America's ability to ensure a high quality of life, conserve biological diversity and natural heritage, and encourage economic prosperity for its people. They profoundly damage America's reputation as an international leader in research, development, and innovation.

As a non-profit organization affiliated with the global Society for Conservation Biology, SCBNA works with other scientific societies and conservation organizations to advance critical environmental knowledge that benefits society. It represents the North American continent north of Mexico, including Canada and the United States, and has over 1500 members working in state, federal, tribal, and municipal governments, non-profit organizations, universities, private companies, and more. Our members share their expertise to ensure on-the-ground conservation success, and work to promote communication and collaboration on transboundary conservation issues.
SCBNA sets standards for scientific integrity and works to ensure that scientific knowledge is considered by decision-makers when shaping policies that affect the planet's biodiversity. Our work includes monitoring the actions of the government agencies to ensure that the best available science is used to implement major environmental laws, and bringing attention to situations where biodiversity protection is being compromised and providing advice through public comments, Congressional testimony, and outreach.
We call on our elected representatives, civil society organizations, and the public to work with us in this crisis to immediately:
1. Defend science, namely that true facts and scientific integrity are foundational to informed, sound decision-making;
2. Defend scientists against censorship, loss of funding, and interference in their work, including initiatives to support diversity, equity, and inclusion;
3. Defend nature, including evidence-informed policies and actions necessary to support sustainable relationships among people and nature so that all life on earth thrives.

We call on civil society to take bold, principled, stances to oppose attacks on science and scientific freedom. SCBNA supports and defends our colleagues working in the U.S. federal government who have dedicated their professional lives to serve the public interest.
To our members, we assert that SCBNA will not be swayed from our mission. Indeed, it is more important than ever: To provide a venue to connect diverse students and professionals to advance and apply conservation knowledge, and to welcome, support, and empower all voices engaged in conservation. Only by embracing our many strengths and diverse knowledge will we be able to address challenges. We will strengthen efforts to support diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice among our members and in our work and communities.
SCBNA commits to focusing on areas that our members know best, including conserving endangered species, protecting biodiversity, combating climate change, and promoting a scientifically-informed public. We are developing a list of resources for the defense of science on our website, and we invite members' suggestions of specific resources and types of support needed. We welcome and encourage collaboration with other scientific and professional societies in this work.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Hufft
President
Society for Conservation Biology North America

Anderson Tate
President-Elect
Society for Conservation Biology North America

Lauren Jonaitis
VP of Policy and Programs
Society for Conservation Biology North America

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Jared Gonet @jaredgonet.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

“Trump’s comments on Canada must be put in this context. He has to keep the world afraid of him, because the moment that stops, his power collapses.”

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Matt Lie-Paehlke @mattliepaehlke.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

This is such a useful and powerful wedge. Make Poilievre talk about Trump every damn day. Ask him what he thinks of every single Trump policy and pronouncement. #cdnpoli

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Jared Gonet @jaredgonet.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Been thinking and listening to Leonard Cohen’s ‘The Partisan’ a lot. Thinking on the full meaning of resistance. Of being othered yet persisting. Of opposing oppression. open.spotify.com/track/2E5vl5...

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The Partisan

Leonard Cohen · Songs From A Room · Song · 1969

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Mark MacKinnon @markmackinnon.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

If this were Putin talking about Latvia, or Xi talking about Vietnam, there would be statements of condemnation from international organizations… at this point, the silence is more than awkward…

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Jared Gonet @jaredgonet.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Science and its’ roots in revolution. Indigenous- Western- Social- Natural- sciences.. That need to question, theorize, connect - that weaves across knowledge seekers.. to look for better worlds if guided right.. I’ve often thought on that

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