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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 4h

We are Still Here Blake Angeconeb ~ Anishinaabe 2021

Do I use the ancient laptop where the I key (and maybe others) don't work or the one with the flaky router? Sigh. I need to update my non phone devices.

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Miranda Gray @mirgray.bsky.social · 2h

OMG, this directory has WordPerfect files from 1994. One of which I actually need to open.

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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 4h

Barbara Dumont Hill speaking at this evening’s Truth and Reconciliation ceremony at WJ Bell Rotary Peace Park in Stittsville. “Be brave. Be courageous. Create change.” Thank you to the Stittsville Rotary Club and the Legacy of Hope Foundation for organizing tonight’s event.

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A. Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social · 4h

Bus drivers, ride hail & taxi drivers, microtransit drivers: life as a nondriver wouldn't be possible without them, and it's important these are living wage jobs with security and benefits. That's why I was honored today to accept an award from the Driver's Union today... #WeekWithoutDriving

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 5h

Our class pencil sharpener stopped working after only three weeks. The kids know that the entire class budget has already been spent on photocopy paper, pencils, markers, duotangs, notebooks, tissues, and bandaids. They are on a mission!! Wish us luck. 🍀

Chip’s handwritten letter to principal asking for a pencil sharpener

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 5h

Talking about the word “reconciliation” with my students today: Kid: “So… people stole the land and then said sorry with some land knowledge-mant but they didn’t actually give the land back? ‘Cuz when I took A’s squishy you made me say sorry AND give it back.”

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David Rose Nods 'Yes' in Schitt's Creek

Alt: David Rose Nods 'Yes' in Schitt's Creek

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Miranda Gray @mirgray.bsky.social · 5h

So far I've seen 2 of 4 leading mayor candidates make *personal* statements about their participation in a Truth and Reconciliation Day event. Additionally, our current mayor used a variation of the corporate message shared by the city and its departments.

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Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 7h

Elder Vince Kicknosway shared his wisdom today at Mādahòkì Farm as part of Truth and Reconciliation activities. Read the 94 calls to action here: nctr.ca/about/truth-...

A man, seated, addresses an audience sitting around a stone fireplace outside / Un homme, assis, s'adresse à un public rassemblé autour d'une cheminée en pierre à l'extérieur

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 8h

We are the Wildflowers Emily Kewageshig ~ Anishinaabe 2024

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Miranda Gray @mirgray.bsky.social · 7h

I thought Newt was politically dead.

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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · 9h

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we remember the children who never returned from residential schools and stand with the Survivors. True reconciliation is an active responsibility that begins with listening and committing to meaningful change.

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 11h

Study for ninâkatohkâtitonân (We Look Out for One Another) Kent Monkman ~ Cree 2026

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Elections Ottawa @vote.ottawa.ca · 11h

Video remote ASL and LSQ interpretation services will be available on demand at all voting places during Special Advance Voting Days (October 1 to 4). Details: ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...

Graphic with the text: "Accessible voting matters." Below the text, four hands spell "Vote" in American Sign Language.

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 13h

âcimostâtowak (They Tell Stories to One Another) Kent Monkman ~ Cree 2025

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KGE hockey fan 🇨🇦🍁 @kbyrd.bsky.social · 13h

I am in favour of paying MORE taxes to fund things that make life better ... pools, basketball courts, arenas, libraries ... there's a quote from a show I saw that says, "because survival is not enough".

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alexcullen.bsky.social @alexcullen.bsky.social · 13h

People should know City is walking into an infrastructure crisis as years of underfunding has led to a $10.8billion funding deficit (yes you read that right). In 10 years 133 facilities reach end of life; 44 must close. Sutcliffe's 2.5% tax cap doesn't fix it. Leiper's plan does.

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 12h

Study for âhkamêyihtamowin (Determination) Kent Monkman ~ Cree 2026

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Miranda Gray @mirgray.bsky.social · 10h

The sad thing is this applies to several of Sutcliffe's election announcements.

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 15h

Omigod, this is the most heartwarming story possible! Backpack (bear 89) is the son of the 2019 winner of Fat Bear Week, Holly (bear 435). In 2007, he injured his foot & a practice of riding on momma's Holly's back had a new meaning: he was mobility-restricted while it healed. So Holly moved him.

From DISCVR blog's Facebook page, a momma bear & a yearling cub on her back in the shallow water. I think the background has been swapped out, and I can't rule out some AI use there? God, Facebook has become the social media for AI slop : (

The title of the article, which I link below, is "How Bear 89 earned the name Backpack"

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 15h

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we honour survivors, remember the children who never returned home and commit to continuing the work of learning, understanding and reconciliation. Explore this reading list from the Ottawa Public Library: bit.ly/4mGUhfU

In the background, a photo of Heritage Building illuminated in Orange. In the foreground, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day is written in the bottom left corner.

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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 16h

The US-owned National Post is urging Canadian Jews to take matters into their own hands to punish Avi Lewis for speaking up against the genocide in Gaza. They reference the Bible to bury alive and consume by fire. This is extremist hate. It needs to get called out. nationalpost.com/opinion/yoni...

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Yoni Goldstein: Jewish law tells us how to deal with Avi Lewis

His Yom Kippur message was indefensible

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Miranda Gray @mirgray.bsky.social · 16h

“Of those, 1,283 registrations are from non-residents, representing 1.5 per cent of total registrations,” Chenier said. This is barely measureable. It is not a serious proposal to address a real issue for parents.

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 18h

The road to reconciliation begins with truth Mishiikenh Kwe ~ Anishinaabe c. 2022

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 17h

Study for mâtinawêwin (Offering Food) Kent Monkman ~ Cree 2026

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Vision Zero Ottawa @visionzeroottawa.bsky.social · 17h

This NDTR, we take time to listen, learn, and reflect. Call to Action 19 states the importance of tracking and closing gaps in health outcomes. We recognize the need for equitable access to physical and social infrastructure supports because all communities deserve to thrive.

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Sofia Misenheimer @sofiamisenheimer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Mark Sutcliffe pointed to his $2M major festivals fund. He'd add $200K a year for the OAG and double a community cultural facilities fund to $500K. Nothing new for working artists. He said there haven't been arts cuts on his watch. Rivals said funding has trailed inflation, a cut in real terms.

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Sofia Misenheimer @sofiamisenheimer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Neil Saravanamuttoo said residents have been "trained to expect too little" of City Hall. He wants transparency on arts spending/festival costs and funding indexed to inflation. He'd hold open town halls with the arts sector and work to make empty Bank Street storefronts into an arts district.

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Sofia Misenheimer @sofiamisenheimer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Packed house at tonight's Arts Ottawa mayoral debate. Four candidates, four takes on the state of arts funding. Detailed plan from Jeff Leiper to catch funding up to inflation via higher tax increases. He would rent city space to arts groups and create a gear lending library for small festivals.

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KGE hockey fan 🇨🇦🍁 @kbyrd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Paying taxes to maintain public services is many times cheaper than having to pay for our needs privately. What Sutcliffe is selling is a false promise.

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KGE hockey fan 🇨🇦🍁 @kbyrd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"Adding an additional one percent to property taxes costs the average household a mere $45 a year. A six percent increase would cost it only $275. By contrast, someone relying on a car for want of public transit is looking at spending some $16,000 a year to keep it on the road."

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Free Transit Ottawa 🇨🇦 @freetransitottawa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"Responsibility for this sorry state of affairs lies squarely with our mayor and city councillors. Year after year, they’ve chosen to keep tax increases below the rate of inflation. The transit system is a case in point." centretownbuzz.ca/2026/06/comm...

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AshfromEnfield @ashfromenfield.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Oh come on … sing it with me 😉😘

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Harry's Last Stand @harryslaststand.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Time is short 24 hrs & it's a 🆘 for the last bit of my rent $306 (CAD). Your help in part keeps me housed. Harry Leslie Smith's Green & Pleasant Land now ready for publisher Excerpts on Substack. PayPal in link Or e-transfer to harryslaststand@gmail.com ko-fi.com/harryslastst...

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Close to Shore Mike Gough 2022

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Miranda Gray @mirgray.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Someday that "technically proficient in French" designation from the early 90s might mean something. But at least I've learned to relax my throat when mangling new words.

Duolingo blasts off. French score 100 I can watch a TV show in French.

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Miranda Gray @mirgray.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Will today be the first day with an outage on each line?

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Ecology Ottawa @ecologyottawa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This year, we're commemorating this day by lifting up the Indigenous people and organizations doing incredible work right here on unceded, unsurrendered Anishinàbe Algonquin territory. Our latest newsletter shares ways to learn, engage, and support Indigenous-led organizations in Ottawa,

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Miranda Gray @mirgray.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The city's failure to increase the number of pools as the city grows means two companies in Orléans have built their own pools just to teach kids to swim. Registration issues are the symptom. Insufficient investment in pools is due to extremely low taxes. Set a higher tax cap target.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026

Q: Who should be held accountable when the AI agents commit a crime? TRUMP: It's not AI. That's the other thing. We changed the name officially today to SI. Like sigh.

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Evan H. Potter @evanhpotter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

@brigittepellerin.bsky.social and I invite one and all to come chat municipal politics with us this Friday October 2 at Big Rig in Gloucester Center. Brigitte will be there at 6:00ish. I'm not going to take a chance on transit (sorry) and drive there for 6:30.

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Miranda Gray @mirgray.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I have so many questions about a US based firm called Cop Logic. "LexisNexis® Coplogic™ Solutions delivers integrated process transformation that helps states and law enforcement agencies save time, resources and most importantly, lives."

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The Onion @theonion.com · 29/09/2026

Cornell Vows That Rapists Will Be Forced To Write Much Longer Essays In The Future theonion.com/cornell-vows...

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Miranda Gray @mirgray.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Seriously @helps.octranspo.com Your in bus poster told me to look there for the link. I don't see any link on Chrome. Has it moved?

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Pete @peeete.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Anything to avoid building stuff.

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