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Solveig Christina

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I am glad to see that we have differences. May we together become greater than the sum of both of us. ~ Surak, Star Trek TOS Bioregional thinking, hearing loss advocacy, growing into treaty relationships on Between the Lakes Purchase (Treaty 3) territory.

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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Maybe start by not having your aides *attack* the committee about the Nobel *Peace* Prize decision... 🤦
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Bald könnten ALLE Chat-Nachrichten von den Behörden durchsucht werden – selbst ohne Verdacht! Das entscheiden *heute* die Minister*innen. Sag Nein zur Chatkontrolle! Jetzt unterzeichnen ✍️
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Chatkontrolle stoppen!
Die EU-Kommission will Messenger-Dienste wie WhatsApp und Signal zwingen, alle privaten Nachrichten und Fotos in Echtzeit zu scannen. Angeblich zum Kinderschutz. In Wahrheit bedeutet die Chatkontrolle...
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
The University of Toronto Mississauga's All-Nations Powwow is held this weekend, October 4th, in Mississauga and invites everyone to attend! www.utm.utoronto.ca/all-nations-...
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All-Nations Powwow
Art by MJ Singleton
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Orange Shirt Day events in Guelph 🟠 www.guelphmercury.com/things-to-do...
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Do you want to commemorate Orange Shirt Day in Guelph?
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time for personal reflection as well as public events to support Indigenous Peoples all over Canada. Guelph folks may want to head to Market Square, ...
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Yes, finally! 🇵🇸
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Canada officially recognizes the State of Palestine: Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney formally announced that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly as the international gathering of world leaders grapples with ...
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
This weekend! Grab your friends, get your tickets and join us for a fun weekend in Guelph's most eclectic neighborhood! ☀️ 🎶 www.praisetheward.com
Praise The Ward 2025 Neighbourhood Festival Flyer - for more info visit http://www.praisetheward.com
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Brittlestar @brittlestar.com · 13/09/2025
To be clear… No one deserves to die for being a dick. At the same time, no dick deserves to be lauded just because they’re dead. www.brittlestar.com/p/what-to-do...
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What To Do When Terrible People Die
A Polite Guide to Emotional Freedom and Light Social Awkwardness
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
This is such a great explanation of how European settlers claimed land in unacceptable ways and what it means for this day: "Aboriginal title is not something to fear. It's a certain context that we can all work towards peace and finally an equitable justice for both societies, [..]"
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Did I buy a condo on stolen land? How purchasing my first home made me question property rights | CBC Radio
Last fall, Craig Desson bought a condo in Montreal’s Mile End with his partner. However, one thought lingered: Montreal lies on unceded land, as it was settled by the French without the permission of ...
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
After reading about the medicinal properties of Goldenrod, I can't wait to try it. Dried flowers will be served as tea to help with seasonal allergies and urinal health. It's also supposed to be good for the skin. ✨
Dried Goldenrod flowers, a big mason jar and scissors.
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Richard Vivian @richrdreporting.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/g...
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Guelph’s Goods Exchange Weekend is back
Residents urged to put ‘free’ items on the curb for others to take
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Very excited for this gathering on the Two Row Wampum in the context of Praise The Ward, our annual community celebration in Guelph's most unique neighborhood. Come and hear from Ellie Joseph and Jay Bailey, founders of the "Two Row on the Grand". More info at www.praisetheward.com
A picture of the original beaded Two Row Wampum Belt with the text:

River Healing
Sunday, Sept. 21, 10 am - Noon

Why is the 1613 Two Row Wampum Treaty significant for contemporary reconciliation?  How do the rivers heal us? How do we care for our rivers?
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Harm reduction saves lives! Tell Doug Ford to reopen these nine safe consumption sites: secure.gpo.ca/civicrm/mail...
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Supervised consumption and treatment sites save lives
Earlier this year, Doug Ford shut down nine supervised consumption and treatment sites. These sites provided essential, life-saving services for vulnerable people at high risk of overdose or drug…
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Is there a gardening website that's not advertisements on top of advertisements with the occasional interruption of useful information? 🫠
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
I thought every adult my age in this place, living a similar life as I, had a phone. I met a lady yesterday who didn't. Needless to say, I am back to *make no assumptions* today. Happy Sunday everyone! ☀️
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
I wish more people would ask themselves "Is this decision ultimately supporting people and making them happy in a way they want to be supported and happy?" instead of "Is this decision supporting people in accordance with my (narrow-minded and biased) belief system and how I want the world to be?"
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
The importance of cultivating spaces for listening, unlearning, and learning; for all voices to be heard because those who speak do so with consideration; for sharing, healing and joy - Two Row on the Grand is where the spirit of the Two Row Wampum is embodied in the River. www.tworowonthegrand.com
The Two Row on the Grand flag is staked on the shore of the Grand River, next to a canoe. Two Row on the Grand is a 10-day paddling trip from Cambridge to Port Maitland in the spirit of the Two Row Wampum from 1613, inviting indigenous and allies alike to learn about and live the Two Row teachings.
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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
There’s renewable energy ads and there’s mother**cking wind farm ads. This, blissfully, is the latter.
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Voice of the River is in Guelph this Saturday! Come one, come all, let's gather at the confluence and connect. 🎶 🌊 🛶 🌳 #guelph #waterloom #voiceoftheriver #connect #tworivers #confluence #gather
~ Waterloom ~ The Voice of the River is coming to Guelph August 2nd 6-9 pm at York Park. Let's meet at the confluence as we paddle & parade from York Park & The Boathouse for a 'Flotilla Finale' & weave our voice of the river with puppets, people and Rivers.
Contact Bree for table space: bree@waterforworldpeace.com
http://www.ruralcreativity.org
http://www.waterloom.org
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Ontario parks belong to the people. The Ontario Greens are fighting to keep it that way. We can’t let Ford continue to sell off the places that make Ontario special. Will you fight with us?
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Save Wasaga Beach – Protect Piping Plover Habitat
Doug Ford is trying to sell off portions of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park – critical nesting habitat for the endangered Piping Plover. Piping Plovers nearly disappeared from Ontario before a small…
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
A neighbor who is a photographer made these beautiful, annotated photographs, and my heart is breaking. The US has to clean up this mess. studio404.smugmug.com/Projects/The...
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The Trail...A Legacy of War - Ross Davidson-Pilon Photography
Brought to you by the creative team at Studio404
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Praise The Ward 2025 is coming to Guelph on September 20th & 21st! 🎉 Get your tickets now or apply to volunteer! We are always happy about more help! 🙌 Please let your friends and neighbours now! 🎶
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Interested in volunteering at Praise the Ward?
'We’re building on last year’s success,' say organizers of Guelph's third annual event as they unveil a diverse program featuring everything from river gatherings to rock bands
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
ecoCaledon, GASP and HeadwatersStopsThe413 invites you to rally on Saturday, July 12 at 1pm at Mill Square Park in Orangeville to tell Doug Ford and Sylvia Jones to repeal these horrific bills. #stopbill5 #killbill
Rally poster "Stop the premiere's Bill 5 power grab! Repeal Bills 5 & 17"
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
The Cornerstone in Guelph has a weekly open mic on Sundays 3 to 6 pm. 🎶 I am delighted. 😃
A café with tables filled with people. In the back close to the entrance is a small stage with two musical performers.
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Colleen @collburns.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Happy Summer Solstice! ☀️ Celebrating light, friendship and the little pockets of joy we're creating amongst ourselves. 🫶
A huge bonfire against the darkening evening sky and a line of trees
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
It's always fun to meet everyone at National Indigenous People's Day Celebration in Guelph, enjoy the best Indian tacos around, and marvel at the presented arts and crafts. The performers - especially Lacey Hill - were such a delight to see. Miigwetch and Niá:wen to all the contributors! 🙌
People sitting in front of a stage where powwow dancers in regalia perform the Grand Entry.
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
What does it say about you when you go to your neighborhood café and the barista knows you take oat milk in your latte without asking you? 😁 #guelph #wardbliss
A filled reusable bamboo coffee cup in front of a white garden fence with Philadelphia Fleabane blooming in the background.
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Waterwalks are among the top experiences that leave me with immense gratitude for the renewed bond with all that nurtures and sustains us. The clear, potable water when I open a tap. The simplicity of finding joy in a bird song. The invitation to relate and be a part of it. It's all there. 🫴
The viewer looks down at two feet submerged in the waters of a small stream, a blue skirt covers the legs that belong to the feet. A fallen tree trunk lies across the stream, sunshine is falling through what must be leaves above the stream and creates an irregular pattern on the water and trunk.
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
"I sincerely apologize for my words — not only if it hurt all the chiefs in that room, but all First Nations," Ford said. Another "if"-apology that makes me wonder whether the apologizing person actually realized in which way they have hurt someone, leaving the hurting on a hypothetical level.
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Ford apologizes for saying First Nations 'keep coming hat in hand' amid Bill 5 controversy | CBC News
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is apologizing for remarks he made this week saying that First Nations cannot "keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government" for more money.
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
🟠 National Indigenous People's Day Celebration in Guelph this Friday 🟠
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Don’t miss the National Celebration of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples on June 20
Starting at 5:30 p.m. on June 20, Riverside Park will be a site for celebration as the National Celebration of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples brings music, dancing, drumming, food and artisan...
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Please sign so we can make a stand against tyranny: chng.it/pNWhdwRYpq
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Have you seen this petition yet?
Do Not Allow Trump to Visit Canada
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Merz darf sich nicht über internationales Recht hinwegsetzen: weact.campact.de/petitions/me...
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Merz muss internationales Recht achten – Keine Einladung für Netanyahu!
Friedrich Merz spricht von „Recht und Ordnung“. Doch mit der Einladung Netanyahus kündigt er an, sich über rechtsstaatliche Prinzipien hinwegzusetzen. Das darf nicht der erste außenpolitische Schritt ...
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Dieses Thema liegt mir am Herzen. Bitte hier unterzeichnen: weact.campact.de/petitions/st...
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Stoppt die Kriegsverbrechen in Gaza!
Die Kriegsverbrechen des 7. Oktober 2023 durch die Hamas haben die israelische Bevölkerung tief erschüttert und traumatisiert. Allen Betroffenen, insbesondere den Geiseln und ihren Angehörigen gilt un...
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
A Blue-spotted Salamander that graced us with their presence last weekend. First time for me seeing this salamander species native to Ontario. A beautiful little friend! 💚
A Blue-spotted Salamander sitting in the grass.
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Transit Action Alliance of Guelph (TAAG) @taaguelph.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
We want your stuff! Donate your items for our Garage Sale! Details below or sent a quick email to contact@taaguelph.com #Guelph
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Invitation to join the Credit River Water Walkers at "Stories for Water" in Meadowvale Conservation Area, Mississauga, on June 4th from 11 to 12 pm to honour the Credit River in preparation for the 2025 Credit River Water Walk on June 14th and 15th. 💦
Event flyer with info:
Stories for Water
Date: June 4th
Time: 11 am to 12 pm
Place: Meadowvale Conservation Area, 1081 Old Derry Rd, Mississauga 

Join students from Cherrytree PS and Credit River Water Walkers:
Awkward bundle art installation
Water teachings and storytelling 
Songs for Water
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
The Fish Doorbell is still online! Alert the lock operator in Utrecht, Netherlands, to let the fish pass. 🐟 #waterways #forthewater #blueplanet
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About — The Fish Doorbell
An underwater doorbell in Utrecht, The Netherlands to help the fish swim through the Weersluis, a manually operated lock.
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
This is pathetic. Imagine what the gov't could do with almost 2 million dollars. If the Cons want to sneak their leader into parliament with a byelection, they have to pay for it. Sign the petition:
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Sign the Petition
MAKE Pierre Poilievre pay for his own by-election
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
I am living in a postcard 🐶
A dog that looks like a Golden Retriever puppy pops her head out of an ocean of purple violets and one yellow dandelion.
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Wood Poppy or Celandine Poppy is a wildflower native to Ontario. The invasive Greater Celandine looks very similar unless you take a closer look at the leaves and petals. Diversifying the landscape by replacing invasive plants with the native version helps native wildlife to flourish. 🌱🐝💚
A native Wood Poppy with its large, yellow flower.A Greater Celandine has a small yellow flower and its leaves and stencils are shaped differently compared to the ones of the native Wood Poppy.
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Today (May 5th) is Red Dress Day to honour the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people, and to raise awareness for the ongoing genocide on Turtle Island where Indigenous women and girls are overrepresented among missing and murdered women in Canada:
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WATCH — This Red Dress Day, learn more about MMIWG2S+
CBC Kids News contributor Sophia Smoke explains Red Dress Day, missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
First "harvest" of the season! 🌱 Last year's pulling has been quite successful and our yard had significantly less plants this year. Eat the invasives! 😎
Harvested garlic mustard on a wooden surfaceGarlic mustard pesto in a glass container on a wooden surface
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
🙂 🇨🇦 🙂
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Michelle Cyca @michellecyca.com · 27/04/2025
if you are feeling helpless, a simple but incredibly valuable thing that many of us can do after a catastrophe is sign up to donate blood and plasma. www.blood.ca/en
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Canadian Blood Services | Canada's Lifeline
There are many ways to join Canada's Lifeline. Discover how you can make all the difference for someone in Canada today.
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Today is Fingers crossed for Canada Day. 🤞
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
The Credit River this morning, a little paradise full of birds and happy people, feeding on the community spirit and teachings that were shared at the fundraiser yesterday as well as today. 💦 Grateful to all our relations and especially the Anishinaabe women who share their teachings with us. 💙
Upstream view of the Credit River at Willow Park Ecology Center in Georgetown The large Turtleloom, a circular loom with woven fabric straps that have been woven in by visitors of every Waterloom gathering. The weaving has been happening since January 2025 in Guelph.Three flags depicting a turtle, a circular symbol, and a fish, on colourful backgrounds
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
I fully support this petition. We need a discourse based on plans, solutions and actions, not throwing mud at other people. These flags of any kind don't create a respectful basis for listening to each other, which is the minimum of a democracy. We've lost that, on a global level. Let's reclaim it!
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Sign the Petition
Prohibit Amazon from selling Derogatory Election Signs and Products
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
It really feels like spring now! 🌱🌸🐝
A bee collecting pollen from a Bird-in-a-bush plant.
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
This Saturday! Everyone is invited! 💦 Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/credit-riv...
Credit River Waterwalk familyFUNdraiser flyer: April 26th at Bela Farm, 5750 6th Line Hillsburgh, 12.30 to 5 pm. Admission: Adult $8, Child $5, please bring cash for afternoon share sessions. Circle, door prizes, food. Share sessions: Living Turtle loom, silent auction, summit walk, fire & stories, finger looking, henna, tea time & manoomin, for the birds, music circle BYO instrument, essential oils, listening circle and more!
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Solveig Christina @solveigchristina.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
My husband needs 32 more responses on his survey about the perception of the 4-day workweek in Canada to meet the required minimum response rate for representation. If you work in the True North strong and free, please give this 5-10 minutes of your day, share, and make a student happy. Thank you! 🇨🇦
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