The SCUTREA community mourns the loss of John Field. This beautiful tribute by @AlanTuckett in the International Journal of Lifelong Education reflects the breadth and importance of John’s life and work.

A special cargo of bronze famine shoes will leave Galway tonight aboard the Marine Institute's RV Celtic Explorer to cross the Atlantic to Newfoundland. The sculptures will be placed at key memorial sites in Canada to mark the Global Irish Famine Way rte.ie/news/regional/…

On this day in 1915, Cluny Macpherson, a physician and soldier from Newfoundland, presented his gas mask to the War Office Anti-Gas Department. Within a month, the Hypo Helmet was adopted by the British Army, saving thousands of lives in the war.

I’d love to have some for fertilizer on my garden.

Give poor people $1,000 every month, for three years. No strings attached. What will they spend the money on? Huge and rigorous study finds that the biggest increase is in “Supporting Others”: helping family and friends.

Michael Longley: “ I get down on my knees and do what must be done. Shake hands with the killer of my son.” Ceasefire.

Social movements: Feminism, LGBTQI+, Disability rights, Human rights, People of colour rights, Equality and Equity, etc. Government: Administration, Taxation, Policy, Law. Far Right: Reversing emancipatory social movements, using governmental routes.

This story inspires me. A selfless volunteer is rewarded with a medal for countless hours of volunteer work. Congratulations. cbc.ca/news/canada/ne…

Say it again, Maya.

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights enshrines that rights are for all people, regardless of their nationality, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, belief, or any other status. ohchr.org/en/universal-d…

Christmas Eve Candle Light Service for two on Little Bay Islands

Because it’s 2024.

Excellent insights. Now, I just have to read the book.

Yup

It’s not about what class you’re from: It’s about what class system you serve. counterpunch.org/2024/12/27/its…

Interesting article, Monica Kidd. I am glad to hear about alternatives to antibiotics…...sometimes it seems like a losing game.

I actually believe this, so it might be time for me to rethink it. Haha

Barbara Ehrenreich couldn’t say it better.

Great article that suggests nuance, conversation and facts work best in health care and health policy. Rachael Bedard is one interesting doctor with a different take on Robert F. Kennedy Jr Announcement Channel - Parody. Wonder what Canada‘s approach to health care will be with Pollievre. Let us know, Monica Kidd

Today i saw a photo of Elon Musk doing a salute that I don’t like, so I’m outta here. Over to Bluesky.