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Karakwan 🇨🇦

@karakwan.bsky.social
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#Artist, singer, outdoors person who loves winter too, #pleinairpainter, gardener wannabe, indigenous/settler mix - introvert who adores my family. www.karenhainesart.com Represented by: www.Sivarulrasa.com

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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 13h
Today was good; together with fellow First Nations/Metis and supporters. I walked for my grandmother and her sister who survived Youville residential school and for all of us impacted. For my mother who denied her heritage. Grandma went in speaking only cree at 6; left at 16 never speaking it again.
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 14h
These are indeed traitors. The word is needed. They’re trying to destroy our democracy. Why the news treats them as people with legitimate grievance is beyond me. All of Canada should use this label for them and act accordingly.
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Andrea DeKeseredy @andiewinnipeg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Terrifying new documents obtained by the University of Calgary student newspaper show the Alberta Government's plans to set tuition rates based on what they personally deem "valuable." An outrageous attack on higher education and the next generation of students.
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Another very good reason to avoid produce from the US.
cbc.ca
Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels | CBC News
A whistleblower lawsuit in California is alleging millions of pounds of Driscoll's fruit containing non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals crossed the border into Canada, and the company tri...
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Just read cbc odd choice First Person article by separatist and Peoples party candidate Vicky Bayford.She blathers on about her self sufficiency as a single mom.She didn’t take money lol but thinks being supported by her parents for years was her own hard work. Hard (white)worker, lazy others bs.🤮
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It’s essential that we vote!!!
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
« Opposition NDP house leader Christina Gray said the change raises serious concerns, including opening the door to potential voter fraud in the upcoming referendum. “This unprecedented last-minute change is actually going to take away our ability to understand who has voted where,” she said. »
ctvnews.ca
Alberta changes voter list rules, eyes new legislation after privacy breach
Alberta’s government says it has made temporary changes to rules governing provincial voter lists after a major privacy breach.
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Excellent column. I think this applies to our support of sports teams and other companies who contribute to awful. Until we choose to do without our entertainment/easy purchases, we are complicit. These are tiny sacrifices compared to those others make. It may prevent bigger asks of us later.
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I wish I could attend this- but if you can, please do and share!
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Water not coal on to yet more corruption. Elections Alberta itself now corrupted by the UCP? Wtf. Doesn’t bode well for trust in the stupid referendum results.
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Trisha is awesome!! What great news!
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Mind boggling that businesses/govt can bring us here. “If we don’t course correct, it’s more likely than not that humanity will be permanently disempowered from rogue AI within the next five years,” he said. “And then human extinction at that point is just a matter of time.”
ctvnews.ca
Human extinction ‘just a matter of time’ if AI slowdown doesn’t go far enough, researcher warns
If humanity wants to avoid a doomsday scenario, just slowing down AI development won’t cut it. That’s the warning from Montreal-based AI researcher David Krueger, who was blunt about what he thinks ha...
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Lisa @lisab0923.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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That’s how it’s done #daniellesmith #treaties #genderaffirmingcare #politics #alberta #canada
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
‘No longer will our children and families have their rights taken away,’ says Chief Dale Steinhauer. ‘When one group's rights are removed, we are all affected.’
aptnnews.ca
Gender affirming care to be set up by First Nation in Alberta
Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta says it is setting up gender affirming care on reserve because access to health care is a treaty right.
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Please contribute to this challenge of Alberta’s refusal to provide gender affirming health care. It’s also about protecting indigenous sovereignty. Both are super important! The UCP is bound to fight this.
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“Saddle Lake Cree Nation says Alberta trans health-care laws violate Treaty rights, announces plan to skirt the ban”. So proud of Saddle Lake. Grew up going there and right next door. First Nations are the leaders we need.
ctvnews.ca
Saddle Lake Cree Nation says Alberta trans health-care laws violate Treaty rights, announces plan to skirt the ban
A First Nation north of Edmonton wants to be a safe haven for anyone seeking gender-affirming care.
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Hey Canadian business owners! Maple Maps is a Canadian map in Beta right now to replace google. It’s looking exciting so far! If you want your business information on it, they identify Canadian Businesses. Website to do so is: maplemaps.ca/owners/
maplemaps.ca
Your business on Maple Maps
Claim your listing, or add a business we do not have yet, and keep its hours, phone, website and pin right. No password: we email you a link.
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
With all the world and AB chaos I find myself increasingly wondering what the point is. We have evil billionaires growing AI and soon it looks like the singularity will arrive. There’s no containment or concern from our governments. This could literally enslave/kill us all within 10 years.
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Just re-upping history. #BruceMcAllister is abusive. When I asked a question at #AlbertaNext he cut me off and laughed. His full salary is about $17,000 a month and the Premier should have fired him months ago. #abpoli
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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Nicely done @duanebratt.bsky.social "Why I am Voting No to the Nine"
duanebratt.substack.com
Why I am Voting No to the Nine
In previous substacks I have explained why I am voting to stay in Canada on the separation question and how the entire referendum process is government-driven and not an exercise in grassroots democra...
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This govt needs to go down in flames. I’m so sick of them and the small minded people who support this.
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Alexis Mac 🍁🇨🇦 @alexismac.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This. 👇👇👇 If you're going to use AI, for heaven's sake, double check it's BS references. Lawyers have been sanctioned &/or disbarred over this.
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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Via @brettmckay.bsky.social Philanthropists critical of Nakba exhibit donated $4.8M to groups later sanctioned for funding illegal settlements, Israeli military: theijf.org/article/phil...
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Philanthropists critical of Nakba exhibit donated $4.8M to groups later sanctioned for funding illegal settlements, Israeli military
CRA alleges groups carried out or served as conduits for ineligible activities
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 04/09/2026
Thinking of sitting this one out? This tool from @robsonfletcher.com shows you the comsequences. turnoutsimulator.ca?s=26&ts=76&t...
turnoutsimulator.ca
The smaller side can win a referendum — or at least make it close
A side that's behind in the polls can still win if the other side stays home. Try it with the Alberta separation vote.
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Edmonton Raging Grannies 🇨🇦🍁 @yegraginggrannies.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR MAIL-IN BALLOT REQUESTS TODAY, FROM ELECTIONS ALBERTA Note date change in EA release below. #ableg #Abpoli #Cdnpoli #Referendum www.elections.ab.ca/resources/me...
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Voters Reminded of Changes to the Voting Experience as Referendum Special Ballot Mailing Begins - Elections Alberta
EDMONTON, AB – Today, Elections Alberta staff began mailing out referendum special ballot packages and Elections Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure is taking the opportunity to remind vo...
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Special ballot done and mailed. I folded the ballots twice, per ballot instructions, then saw on instructions to fold in half. Called elections Alberta and they will count either method of fold. They also will ensure people haven’t voted twice (in person and via mail) due to some special code.
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Alexis Mac 🍁🇨🇦 @alexismac.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
#WheresMyDataDanielle
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Robb Barnes 🇨🇦 @robb-barnes.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I have no doubt it's extremely hard to be a minister. But those who have gone before have lessons to offer. Here's one from Catherine McKenna: "[The oil + gas industry] made all these promises when I was minister and they broke all of them." corporateknights.com/leadership/c...
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Catherine McKenna wants Canada to get smarter about climate and affordability | Corporate Knights
INTERVIEW | It's time to look beyond the United States and catch up to the rest of the world, the former environment minister says
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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 02/09/2026
📣 Announcing: "Unplug America" — our free guide to ditching American tech in favour of Canadian
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Thanks to everyone who came out today! This is so important and since our own govt is ramming this in without a care for who they govern, we need the feds to enforce the Canada Health Act.
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
My rallying cry. We must reject these nine noxious questions, which are cynically designed to incite discrimination and foment distrust in our courts, our county, and our fellow Canadians. Say no to the nine. And please read snd share. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #Canada #Alberta #notothenine
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Alberta's Referendum Questions - The Noxious Nine - Alberta Views
Nine disingenuous, malicious referendum questions, push-polls, designed to incite social division and undermine confidence in the country.
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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
This is it. Help us tell the Prime Minister, Premier & everyone else across the country: protect our public healthcare! Please share widely, find a location near you & show up on Sept. 1 to put an end to two-tier, American-style healthcare in AB & Canada: www.friendsofmedicare.org/no2tiercanada
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Hope many of you can join us at noon tomorrow!
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
YES to Canada 🇨🇦, reason, and compassion❗ NO to the 9❗ As the (ridiculous) Alberta referendum nears, let's keep the message simple. VOTE❗ Much of the motivation for referendum based on xenophobic and regressive BS. My take 👉 thewalrus.ca/albertas-sep... cc @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social
thewalrus.ca
Alberta’s Separatists Are Chasing a Total Cowboy Fantasy | The Walrus
The province they describe—rural, homogeneous, under siege—bears little resemblance to reality
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Must follow- Senator Paula Simons is a national treasure!! ❤️
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This is what the UCP in Alberta want to support in Sturgeon county. Meta is evil and supports the depersonalization of women and young girls. Billionaires should not exist. STOP the meta AI data centre!!!
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This is horrific. #Canada - EU- we have to stand up against this!! We are watching nazi hate in action here. Let these people come here. There’s got to be a way!! @liberalca.bsky.social @mark-carney.bsky.social @markgerretsen.bsky.social
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Lisa @lisab0923.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Maybe if we smile more #daniellesmith #trump #tariffs #politics #alberta #canada
YouTube video by Lisab0923
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Excellent - must read for business. The 1988 free trade disaster (knew it then and see it now) must be remedied. Carney has opened doors for trade elsewhere and we must now walk through them.
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Pass this along to anyone who may be interested. #SturgeonCountydatacenter #abpoli www.tiktok.com/@th3gravityw...
AUGUST 28 COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING
 "DATA CENTRES  DEVELOPMENT  OUR COMMUNITY".
Time: 6:00 PM Redwater West Loop, Redwater Provincial Recreation Area (RR 205, between Township 574 and Victoria Trail)
Hosted By: Jasona Rondeau & Samantha Dobler
Why Are We Meeting?"On August 14, 2026, Samantha Dobler was appointed by the judge in the current appeals process to connect with appellants and affected residents and gather information, questions and responses relevant to the matters before the appeal process.
This meeting is an opportunity to bring people together, share what we know, identify what we don't know, and make sure the questions and concerns of appellants and affected residents are heard."
What We'll Talk About:
 The proposed Meta data centre
Other proposed data-centre developments Power generation and Alberta's electricity grid Environmental and cumulative impacts
What we know — and what we still need answers about
 Questions and concerns from appellants and affected residents
What information should be brought forward through the appeals process
You Don't Have To Know The Background:
 Come with your questions.
Come with information.
Come with concerns.
 Or simply come to listen.
IF YOU BELIEVE YOU MAY BE AFFECTED, YOUR PERSPECTIVE MATTERS.
Reminders & What to Bring (illustrated with camping chair and crossed-out mosquito graphic):
 BRING A LAWN CHAIR.
 BRING YOUR QUESTIONS.
BRING YOUR CONCERNS.
AND YES... BRING BUG SPRAY.
 Can't attend but have information, questions or concerns you'd like to share privately? Email: `sturgeoncountyappeals@gmail.com`
 QR Code with prompt: "SCAN HERE TO ACCESS DOCUMENTS & UPDATES (Google Drive)"


 "THIS IS A COMMUNITY-ORGANIZED MEETING. This meeting is not an official meeting of the LPRT, AUC, provincial government or Sturgeon County. It is being organized to facilitate communication with appellants and affected residents as part of the information-gathering role assigned to Samantha Dobler in the current appeals process."
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Maggie Clayton @chungasr.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
In St. Albert, our protest will be outside MP Michael Cooper's office 20 Perron Street, St. Albert, AB.
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Busy unfollowing the attack Carney pitbulls today.I don’t love everything he’s doing, but wtf people. He’s the person we need right now-doing a ridiculously hard balancing act and he’s doing it really well. If you have a real alternative/idea, let’s see it. Bashing everything is easy and pointless.
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Holly Hoye 🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
We should never, ever take this for granted.
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
It’s critical that we now buy and support Canadian business (whose costs may be higher because we take better care of our employees). That’s part of how we help each other through this.
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Kikki Planet @kikkiplanet.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Canada will not be bullied by President Chicken a la Orange & his side dish of sycophant simps. We are a proud people. We are a fair people. And we are nice, until we are not. We are the true North, strong and free. We will not be bent, nor broken. FAFO. 🇨🇦
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Karakwan 🇨🇦 @karakwan.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Buckle up everyone and watch out for each other. And now? Let’s go after traitors to our country. This is a serious threat too and we need to shut them down.
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Orlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Hey #ableg Time to fight like hell www.albertandp.ca/news/kyle-ca...
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
National day of Action! #abpoli www.friendsofmedicare.org/sasno2tier?r...
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DAY OF ACTION: No Two Tier Health Care!
Don't let the Alberta government destroy Canadian public health care! Join the National Day of Action in ST. ALBERT on Tuesday, September 1 to demand urgent federal action:
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