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Christine 🌺

@touches-the-earth.bsky.social
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Surviving in AB. Educator, Kohkom, rebel with a cause. Antiracism, decolonization, Treaty relationships and responsibilities (Land Back), teaching, learning, and 🍉 🇵🇸 Commute b/n yyc and yeg. Banner and avatar pics were taken at Barrier Lake in Kananaskis.

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Fasten your seat belts... @lesjfrie.bsky.social · 17h
Rath is desperate for independence from the law because he stole millions of dollars from a First Nation. His accounts have been frozen by an Alberta judge. He belongs in prison. Has he been disbarred yet? If not, he will be. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Alberta separatist lawyer denied access to more cash from funds frozen in dispute with First Nation | CBC News
An Alberta Court of King’s Bench judge has rejected Alberta lawyer Jeff Rath’s request to access an additional $776,000 to cover his personal and legal expenses while his accounts are frozen by a cour...
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Wraith_Imagined 🇨🇦 @wraith-imagined.bsky.social · 17h
This broke ass motherfucker. You’d think that, with being sued for millions of dollars, he’d be out working - you know, that AB work ethic - to make the money he owes. Instead, he continues to just spew shit from his mouth. Is anyone still listening to this clown?
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MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · 19h
Remember when. "Once people get used to the concept of paying out of pocket for more things themselves, then we can change the conversation on health care." ~Danielle Smith
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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 23h
Eau de toilette IG: @karphotography• Wildlife Photographers instagram.com/karphotograp...
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bingley567 @bingley567.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
This guy built a squirrel city with over 1,000 homes, complete with cameras to capture what they get up to including hugging and “kissing” their loved ones in the privacy of their own homes.
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 12/10/2026
Canadians thankful for harvest or St. Lawrence voyage or something
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Canadians thankful for harvest or St. Lawrence voyage or something
OTTAWA - Canadians nationwide are gathering with friends and family to give thanks for the harvest or a historical St. Lawrence voyage or whatever.
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Saneman @saneman.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Happy genocide in the name of Christianity day! (Tomorrow.)
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Mary Grace Scary Face @emgeekay.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I love this! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Anyone need anything from the ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ convenience store? | CBC News
What if the syllabics of the Cree language dominated everyday communication? This is the question asked by Joi T. Arcand’s new exhibition at the Carleton University Art Gallery.
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Dr Lindsay Tedds @lindsaytedds.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I depend on free expression protections. I’ve used them. That’s why UCalgary’s handling of a residential school denial table on the eve of Truth and Reconciliation Day troubles me. The principles didn’t require silence. They required work nobody did. deadfortaxreasons.wordpress.com/2026/10/10/c...
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Creating the Conditions: Free Expression, Residential School Denial and UCalgary
I am not a lawyer. I want that on the record before anything else, because what follows touches on the Charter, a court ruling and university policy. I have read all of it the way an academic reads…
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Bryson The Gaytive @brysonthegaytive.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Where’s the proof that JAM is in his grave. Im gonna dig him up
An old news article from some odd newspaper it has a picture of a native person on it and a picture of John MacDonald and the title of the article is called. Indians threatened to dig up Sir John A. 
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MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Remembering Neil Stonechild and exposing systemic racism in policing
Neil Stonechild was a 17-year-old who froze to death; some of the last people to see him alive were two police officers. His story can motivate Canadians to better Indigenous police relationships.
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Raywat Deonandan 🍁🇨🇦 @deonandan.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Amen, brother.
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 06/10/2026
Parti Québécois finally finds minority it likes
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Parti Québécois finally finds minority it likes
QUEBEC CITY - Quebec Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he’ll be updating his list of problem minorities after networks declared The Parti Québécois will form government with the support ...
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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Moose, Rabbit and Bear Enjoy An Afternoon At Lake Agnes Jason Carter ~ Cree 2024
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@KatyET www.abresistance.ca @katyet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Walking Eagle News @theeagleist.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
BREAKING: You First Nations better stop with all the division causing and let white folk do what they want on your land
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Yale of Gilead North (Alberta) @ydbelanger.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
9/9 So is this an Alberta MP simply commenting on an Ontario case under investigation, arguing for truth and accountability? Nopers. It's an Alberta MP exploiting an unproven allegation & a painful family moment as a political talking point. Shame, shame, shame. Take down the post, Rachael.
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Chris @skipischris.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I’m tired. Not of disagreement. Disagreement is fine. I’m tired of watching people rewrite this referendum into something more comfortable than what is actually on the ballot. The Order in Council is attached. Read it. #ableg #abpoli 1/9
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Walking Eagle News @theeagleist.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Money is evil. Give it to us, we’ll make sure it can’t hurt you: ko-fi.com/theeagleist
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
So heartening to see this fundraiser grow. #abpoli gofund.me/a10f0a17d
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Donate to Saddle Lake Cree Nation Treaty Health Legal Defense Fund, organized by James Makokis
Help Saddle Lake Cree Nation Defend Treaty Health Rights and Pr… James Makokis needs your support for Saddle Lake Cree Nation Treaty Health Legal Defense Fund
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KW🇨🇦 the Proud Canadian @idontwanttogotousa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Hope.
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Donate to Saddle Lake Cree Nation Treaty Health Legal Defense Fund, organized by James Makokis
Help Saddle Lake Cree Nation Defend Treaty Health Rights and Pr… James Makokis needs your support for Saddle Lake Cree Nation Treaty Health Legal Defense Fund
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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The war crimes and genocide continue. Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese town kill 11, state news agency says. 2 children were killed in the airstrike on the town of Kfar Rumman, news report says. www.cbc.ca/news/world/l...
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Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese town kill 11, state news agency says | CBC News
Israeli strikes on a southern Lebanese town early on Monday killed at least 11 people including two children and two medics, Lebanon's state news agency said.
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Native Calgarian Podcast 🪶🧡>🇨🇦 @nativecalgarian.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
www.theconfluence.ca/hotdogsandho... What does Alberta separatism look like when we stop looking at Alberta only through a colonial lens? Dive into deeper conversations about Treaty 7, settler relationships with member of Kainai Nation and Assistant Professor at U of L Ryan Crosschild.
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Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History — The Confluence
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Bettie 🦋 📎 @maria0065.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
#Musicsky #PeaceTrain #CatStevens youtu.be/Sdq4T3iRV80?...
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Peace Train
YouTube video by Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Topic
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The Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The wonderfully talented Marsh Family has a new parody of Alanis Morissette's song "Ironic." This will piss off Crybaby Caligula yugely. Isn't he moronic? Don't you think?😅
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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 31/08/2026
macabre = “muh-KAHB” Worcestershire = “WOOSS-ter-sheer” omnipotent = “ahm-NI-puh-tunt” reticent = “RET-uh-sunt” epitome = “ih-PIT-uh-mee” myriad = "MEER-ee-ud" Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word. It means they learned it by reading.
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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Does anybody in #yeg know of a program to help with school supplies for children whose parents have no means? I have a mom of four who is struggling.
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no brain, only alison @alisonborealis.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
With alt text #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli via Facebook: www.facebook.com/harradinesco...
Much of Alberta's oil sands industry is foreign-owned, and American investors are the largest single beneficiary of that ownership. Four companies account for roughly 80% of oil sands production, and according to a 2025 Canadians for Tax Fairness report, they are, on average 73% foreign-owned.

So when Alberta refuses to let Ottawa use its oil industry as leverage in a trade dispute with the United States, an uncomfortable question emerges: whose interests are actually being protected?
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United For Canada - UnitedFor.CA 🇨🇦 @unitedfor.ca · 30/08/2026
Three facts: (1) There are no citizen-led petitions this October. Elections Alberta rejected the only one (@waternotcoalab.bsky.social). (2) ALL referenda were written and put forward by Premier Smith and her team. (3) No one asked for these questions. #ableg #abpoli #UnitedForCanada
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Decolonize Myself @decolonizemyself.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
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Christine 🌺 @touches-the-earth.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.
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Beverly Hillbillies Moving Day
ALT: Beverly Hillbillies Moving Day
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ℳatt @matttomic.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The last time the Americans tried to claim Lake Ontario in 1813, we intentionally lured them into Fort York and then blew up our entire gunpowder magazine to kill as many Americans as possible. A foundation part of Toronto history is "blowing our own fort to smithereens rather than being American"
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Stephen Moran. @moranstephen1000.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
A life of many colours RIP Dolly Parton One of the Good Ones
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Lowa Beebe @lowabeebe.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Via ‘Confederacy of Treaty Six’
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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
1/ Hi all. One ongoing demand that never ceases is for donated cell phones. I have kids, single moms fleeing domestic violence, and persons with significant health issues, all needing some sort of means to communicate.
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Christine 🌺 @touches-the-earth.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
What a disgusting thing to say...
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Treaty Six turns 150 years old this year. Alberta turns 121 on September 1. Not sayin, just sayin. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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It's the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6. Here's how to mark the event in Alberta and Sask. | CBC News
The 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty No. 6 is a historic milestone with commemorations, reenactments and events across much of Alberta and Saskatchewan. We’re sharing a few of the many event...
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Canadian In Alberta @canadianinalberta.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
"Pharmacists have been told they will be allowed to give out provincially funded COVID-19 vaccines to eligible Albertans once again this fall." This story slipped under the radar I can only assume this policy changed because there's an election in 2027 #ableg #abpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Pharmacists preparing to give out free COVID shots to high-risk Albertans again this fall | CBC News
Pharmacists have been told they will be allowed to give out provincially funded COVID-19 vaccines to eligible Albertans once again this fall.
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Mary Grace Scary Face @emgeekay.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The kids are alright.
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Mark Cherrington @markcherrington.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
As we get close to school. Always looking for smart phones, tablets and Chromebooks or laptops. They go to needy families as soon as they arrive
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Native Calgarian Podcast 🪶🧡>🇨🇦 @nativecalgarian.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
#Indigenous #Urban #Youth youtube.com/watch?v=3a7N...
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Sky Sisters: Behind the scenes
YouTube video by USAY Calgary
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Sèafra @woodward.ca · 31/07/2026
This is a great website made by Edmonton City Councillor Aaron Paquette. I sort of thought Edmonton had pretty good flood infrastructure in place, in spite of what we've seen in the past weeks. This confirms it. Really incredible comms work. aaronpaquette.ca/rain
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RAIN — Aaron Paquette
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Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca · 30/07/2026
Thank you to all who have shared your condolences about Mike's passing - it is overwhelming. There will be a celebration of life for Mike on August 9 at Dogwood Pavilion in Coquitlam - and a livestream to ensure all who were touched by him may come should they wish. More details later. Sylvia
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Lowa Beebe @lowabeebe.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Everyone Welcome! 🧡🪶
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Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca · 27/07/2026
This is Mike's partner Sylvia Fuller - I am so sorry to say that Mike was found unresponsive while mountain biking yesterday and died despite the best efforts of other riders and Squamish EMS. Thank you to Squamish Search and Rescue for carrying him out and taking care of our dog. We are shattered
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Save the CBC 🇨🇦✌️ @savethecbc.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
🩸 Canada's blood supply has dropped nearly 20% since June 1, and Canadian Blood Services says donations are urgently needed ahead of the August long weekend. CBC explains why inventories are low and why one donation can help save lives. If you're eligible, now is a great time to donate.
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Jay Gamble @drjaydrno.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
This is utterly abhorrent. @athabascau.bsky.social better get this resolved ASAP. Disgusting behaviour. aufa.ca/blog/2026/7/...
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AU professor forced to choose between job and her child's legs — AUFA
Dr. Sabine Graf has been stripped of her faculty association membership and told she must abandon her family, relocate her child to Canada where his legs will be amputated, or lose her job.
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Adam MacVicar @adammacvicar.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
NEW: Family of missing 11 y/o Parker issues a statement on his disappearance as well along with some photos of him.
We are sharing the following statement on behalf of Parker's family.
 
Parker is a loved son, brother and friend. Our family is heartbroken by his disappearance.
 
Since he went missing, our family has been living every parent's worst nightmare. Every hour that passes without knowing where he is or whether he is safe has been incredibly difficult for us.
 
We are asking everyone in the community to keep an eye out for Parker. Please check your neighbourhoods, parks, green spaces, yards, sheds, garages, hot tubs and other places where he may have found shelter.
 
Parker experiences the world in his own way. He may not respond when his name is called, and he can become frightened when approached by people he does not know.
 
If you see Parker, please do not approach him. Give him space and call police immediately with his location.
 
A single sighting, a piece of video footage, or one small detail could help bring him home safely. Our only wish right now is to know that he is safe and to bring him home.
 
The support from our community has been overwhelming. To everyone who has searched, shared his photo, provided information, or kept Parker in your thoughts, thank you. Knowing that so many people care and are looking for our son has given us strength during the most difficult time of our lives.
 
Parker is deeply loved, and he is missed immensely. We just want our son home.
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Zachary Weeks | Disability Advocate ♿️ @zacharyweeks.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
PLS SHARE: AMBER Alert for Calgary for missing Parker. Pls call 911 if seen. Although Parker is 11, authorities say he functions at approximately the level of a two- to three-year-old child. He is non-verbal, may be frightened and may not respond when called. #AmberAlert #FindParker #yyc #Alberta
Calgary Police Service missing-child poster showing Parker seated shirtless outdoors with closely cropped brown hair and black shorts. Parker is 11 years old, 4 feet 11 inches tall, approximately 90 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen shirtless, wearing grey shorts, black noise-cancelling headphones and black Skechers. He was last seen at his day home in the 0 to 100 block of Connaught Drive N.W. between 11:08 and 11:41 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026.Calgary Police Service missing-child poster for Parker, featuring two blurry CCTV images of him walking along a residential street near parked vehicles. The poster states that the footage was captured on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 12:52 p.m. in the 5000–6000 block of Travis Crescent N.E. It lists case number CA26318270 and provides emergency, non-emergency and Crime Stoppers contact information.Calgary Police Service search-information poster for missing child Parker. Residents are asked to thoroughly check garages, sheds, backyards, hot tubs, swimming pools, under decks and other hiding places; review home security footage; share Parker’s photo; and remain alert in parks, pathways, green spaces and alleys. Only footage showing Parker should be uploaded through the police evidence portal. Emergency: 911. Non-emergency: 403-266-1234.
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