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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 8m

Raccoon in Stanley Park by Kieran Wood Canterbury Recreation Centre by Kyle Mesdag Tulips in High Park, Toronto by Juan Reyes Abreu Broadway-City Hall Station in Vancouver by Harm van de Ven Calgary bus station by Davide Colonna Rideau Canal skateway in Ottawa by Stefan Hiienurm (5/5)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 8m

‼️ Don’t forget to vote in the school board elections either, and encourage a friend or two to vote with you! 📸Unsplash Image Credits ⬇️ (4/5)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 8m

If you are in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan, you can visit your municipality’s website to see if you’re eligible to vote, learn how to vote and research the candidates representing your area. (3/5)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 8m

While municipal governments are often responsible for important aspects of daily life such as public transit, community centres, municipal/local parks and more, they typically see lower voter turnout than other levels of government. This year, we can change that. (2/5)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 8m

🗳️ Municipal elections are coming up soon in five provinces this fall and this is your chance to vote for a candidate who can create the actionable change you want to see in your community. (1/5)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Healthy communities don't happen by chance. They are built by people who choose to invest in them. If environmental health, health equity, prevention, or community wellbeing matters to you, we hope you will join us 💖 (3/3)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

We need you in this conversation🫂 This event is an opportunity to connect with others who are thinking about the health impacts our environment can impose on us, learn more about SUTE’s work, and help build a richer conversation about the environments and systems that shape our health.

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Healthcare providers hold some of the most trusted voices in conversations about health. You see firsthand how the conditions people live and work in shape their wellbeing, and you have an important role to play in broadening the conversation about what it means to create healthier communities (2/3)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

✨ SUTE is inviting healthcare practitioners, public health professionals, community advocates, and health-conscious community members to join us at our High Chai Brunch for an afternoon of conversation, learning, culture, and connection around environmental health, equity, and systemic change. (1/3)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Encourage your peers to vote by sharing this resource, setting up a voting date with friends and family, or making a goal for yourself to encourage at least 3 people to vote in their municipal election 🫂 (6/6)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Your vote can help shape key programming including staffing, curricula and determination of teaching materials. Visit your municipality’s website to see if you are eligible to vote and ensure that you have the information you need to vote in your upcoming municipal and school board elections! (5/6)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

📚 In addition to this, school board elections are also happening this fall in British Columbia, Ontario, and Manitoba! Education is a crucial part of any community, and you have the opportunity to help determine who will be at the head of academic-related matters in your municipality. (4/6)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Municipal governments are responsible for the delivery of key services including waste management, emergency services, and executing local climate plans. These elections are a critical opportunity to have a representative who can champion your voice at a government level 🗳️ (3/6)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This fall, several Canadian provinces will be voting for new mayors, councillors, and other municipal representatives. (2/6)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Don’t miss your chance to vote in the upcoming municipal elections 📣 One of the most important things we can do to work towards a sustainable future is voting for representatives that can advocate for the policies and changes that you want in your community. (1/6)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🫂 All proceeds from ticket sales will be invested into our nonprofit work. ✨ Support us by purchasing tickets at tinyurl.com/SUTEBenefit. We hope to see you there! (4/4)

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High Chai Brunch by Shake Up The Establishment

Join us for an afternoon celebrating community and advocacy for healthy environments for future generations!

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

By bridging the gap between community priorities and public policy, SUTE helps to ensure that the voices of those most affected by environmental challenges help shape the decisions that affect their lives. (3/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Many racialized, immigrant, Indigenous, and lower-income communities continue to experience disproportionate environmental burdens while also facing greater barriers to participating in the public decisions that affect their health and wellbeing. (2/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🍵SUTE’s High Chai Brunch is an educational event to raise awareness on environmental racism impacting newcomers and immigrants. We aim to bring together families, business leaders, healthcare practitioners and community members who believe in building a sustainable future for our children. (1/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📝 If the federal government truly aspires to increase public trust, deprioritizing community consultations, environmental assessments, and long-term decision-making processes is a step in the wrong direction. Read our full report at ShakeUpTheEstab.org/major-projects-decision-making-feedback/ (4/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment’s Feedback on Timely Decision-Making for Major Projects | Shake Up The Establishment

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In response, Shake Up The Establishment submitted a formal report including our 8 key recommendations to the consultation - which closed on July 22nd, 2026. A What We Heard report summarizing the feedback received is anticipated to be published before the end of the year. (3/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

These proposed changes include amendments to impact assessment and decision-making processes, establishment of federal economic zones, and overall shortening of federal decision-making timelines. (2/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

‼️Earlier this year, on May 8th, 2026, the federal government opened a public consultation on proposed legislative changes intended to “support timely decision-making for major projects.” (1/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We cannot widen political imagination in one campaign, candidate, or policy. We widen it by refusing to shrink from a challenge. The door of political possibility only gives way when we pry it open together. Thank you to the team at Hollyhock for providing this enriching experience!🌟 (4/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“Activate opened my eyes to the fact that we need to not just resist but create. We need big bold visions of what we're fighting for, and a vision that includes improving the material needs of the average person.” ~Aliya H. (3/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Participants were encouraged to try new tactics and strategies for their campaign efforts, push for more ambitious campaigns rather than what is believed to be politically feasible, and be creative throughout their work.🫂 (2/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Recently, SUTE’s Campaign and Events Coordinator, Aliya Hirji, attended the Activate Conference by Hollyhock to engage in a safe space where organizers from all across North America could not just talk about the problems they’re currently facing, but also learn new tactics to help combat them. (1/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We want every child to grow up breathing clean air, drinking safe water, enjoying nature close to home, and living in communities that are resilient to climate change. Help us build this future together by purchasing tickets at tinyurl.com/SUTEBenefit. (4/4)

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High Chai Brunch: A Benefit for Shake Up The Establishment

Join us for an afternoon celebrating community and advocacy for healthy environments for future generations!

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🗓️ October 25, 11am - 2pm 🏡 The Lakeview by Carmen’s, Hamilton ✨ 100% of funds raised from this event will be invested into our non-profit work and help us continue building a more sustainable future for all. (3/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Unlike a traditional gala, our benefit offers a warm and welcoming experience inspired by South Asian hospitality and complete with live performances, swag bags with freebies, delicious South Asian cuisine from Moshka Catering, and more exciting surprises! (2/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

☕ Tickets are on sale for our High Chai Brunch - an educational event to raise awareness on environmental racism impacting newcomers and immigrants! Celebrate generosity, culture, and community with us while raising funds to advance healthier, more equitable communities across Canada. (1/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

‼️ Today is the last day to join our email campaign and take a stand against the West Coast Oil Pipeline! Scan the QR code in this post to open a pre-addressed, pre-drafted email to easily send to your government officials. (3/3)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Our participation in this consultation will help inform the final decision regarding the designation of the project as one of national interest. Together we can continue advocating for healthy environments and sustainable futures for all. (2/3)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Thank you for stopping by our booth last weekend at Car Free Day Vancouver! 🚗🚫🌱 We engaged with over 230 attendees and collectively sent 47 emails to oppose the West Coast Oil Pipeline as part of SUTE’s ongoing email campaign. (1/3)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📍 Main Street in Vancouver 📅 Sunday, September 13th, 12:00 - 7:00pm We hope to see you there✨

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

SUTE will be tabling at Car Free Day in Vancouver on September 13th! Stop by this free, family-friendly event to: 🎉 Grab some freebies and chat with our team 🛍️ Purchase our sustainably created and ethically sourced merch 📣 Take a stand against the new west coast oil pipeline

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

And more fun surprises! All of the proceeds raised from ticket sales are invested into our nonprofit work. Get your tickets at tinyurl.com/SUTEBenefit. We hope to see you there! (5/5)

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High Chai Brunch: A Benefit for Shake Up The Establishment (SUTE)

Join us for an afternoon celebrating community, immigrant culture, and advocacy for healthy environments for future generations!

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

You can expect: 🎤 A keynote talk by renowned activist-scholar and Executive Director of SUTE Manvi Bhalla 🫖 South Asian inspired brunch food and beverages, catered by Moksha Catering 🎶 South-Asian cultural activities, including henna and live music 💸 A silent auction 🎁 Swag bags with freebies (4/5)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Held in the weeks leading up to Diwali, a season that celebrates generosity, hope and giving back, guests will gather over chai, South Asian-inspired cuisine, cultural performances, and interactive experiences that celebrate the richness of our communities while supporting social change. (3/5)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This fully-catered, all-ages fundraiser brings together families, business leaders, healthcare practitioners, philanthropists, and community members who believe that every child deserves to grow up in a healthy environment and every community deserves a meaningful voice in shaping its future. (2/5)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

You’re invited to our High Chai Brunch: A Benefit for Shake Up The Establishment! Join us in October for an afternoon celebrating community, culture, and advocacy for healthy environments for future generations🥳🍵✨ (1/5)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Interested in hiring or collaborating with us for your upcoming projects, initiatives or events? Reach out to info@shakeuptheestab.org for more information or visit ShakeUpTheEstab.org/Professional-Services. (4/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We gained widespread attention for this campaign, and our efforts contributed to the momentum that led the City of Vancouver to support a motion to sue big oil! SUTE would love to work with your team to co-design and run another successful campaign!🎉 (3/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We also designed a comprehensive social media communications plan to accompany the toolkit, and hosted an event at Robson Square in Vancouver which attracted 100+ participants including local citizens and city councillors. (2/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Collaborate with SUTE for your next campaign 🔊 As part of SUTE’s contributions for the @suebigoil.bsky.social (SBO) campaign in 2023, we were responsible for creating a SBO–themed party toolkit to encourage social gatherings discussing the impacts of fossil fuel industries on the environment. (1/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

SUTE would be delighted to co-design an engaging workshop with your team. Interested in hiring or collaborating with us for your upcoming projects, initiatives or events? Reach out to info@shakeuptheestab.org for more information or visit ShakeUpTheEstab.org/Professional-Services. (4/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The event engaged over 150+ youth leaders and participants left with a renewed understanding of how to sustain their activism for the long term, meaningful discussions to help guide their work and resources to reference moving forward. (3/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

When working with The Starfish Canada in 2024 for their annual Youth Environmental Changemakers Summit, we designed two interactive workshops based on our 3Rs Framework: Rest, Recovery and Resistance. (2/4)

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Shake Up The Establishment @shakeuptheestab.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📚 Need help planning an upcoming workshop? SUTE is here to assist with all your workshop needs! Hire SUTE to develop, facilitate and host custom educational workshops for your team. (1/4)

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