"Chinese railway workers, who were themselves exploited, helped build the CPR, which played a crucial role in the displacement and colonization of Indig. peoples. Yet injured Chinese workers who were left to die by employers were often cared for and sheltered by Indig. nations."

Optimizing city streets for traffic is not a technocratic given. It is a political choice that severely limits the tremendous potential that our public spaces hold. (video made by WATG and Wimberly Interiors for London National Park City*)

He is out of patience? These blockades have been up for a few weeks and yet Sunday marks the 13th anniversary of the Caring Society and AFN filing the human rights case regarding Canada’s discrimination toward First Nations kids and it is still going on.

The Canadian Bar Association supports the introduction of legislation to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. RETWEET if you support Indigenous rights. cba.org/getattachment/…

If the project’s second phase goes ahead, LNG Canada will emit more than double the carbon of the cancelled Frontier oilsands mine project — 8.6 megatonnes per year in 2030, rising to 9.6 megatonnes in 2050. via Sarah Cox thenarwhal.ca/to-understand-… #bcpoli #wetsuweten

"drawing is a physicalized form of empathy—and who can’t use a bit more of that?" Mo Willems on the Lost Art of Being Silly edutopia.org/article/mo-wil…

What the coronavirus pandemic tells us about our relationship with the natural world: thenarwhal.ca/what-coronavir…

Beauty. Thank you Christi!

It’s been hard to know what to say these days. We’re all fumbling, trying to find our way. None of it is easy. Feeling so many feelings. Sending out signals of gratitude and awe for the frontline folks. Holding space for those who are suffering. Sending love out to you all.

I’ve seen this attributed to me, but it’s not my quote. After digging in, we found the original and it belongs to Sonya Renee Taylor. If you’re going to share these beautiful and powerful words - please use this image with her name. Attribution matters.

Mayor Jacob Frey: Justice for George Floyd - Sign the Petition! chng.it/H5mVsjx9 via Change.org Canada

Change​.​org: The Minneapolis Police Officers to be charged for murder after killing innocent black man - Sign the Petition! chng.it/TLVCwGSN via Change.org Canada

"Inspiration and wretchedness are inseparable. Feeling inspired cheers us up, makes us realize how vast and wonderful our world is. Feeling wretched humbles us. We can be big and small at the same time." - Pema Chodron, When Things Fall Apart

Well, well, little sister. “No justice, no peace!”

HOW IS THIS THE HEADLINE??? HOW IS IT NOT ABOUT THE MP BLOCKING THE MOTION??? OMFG WHERE ARE THE INTERVIEWS ASKING ALLAN THERRIEN TO EXPLAIN HIMSELF?????: ctvnews.ca/politics/singh… #cdnmediasowhite

Across Turtle Island, Indigenous Nations are fighting to protect their land and our planet as we know it. Please join them by amplifying their work, donating and participating in actions. The time for us, settlers, to show up is now. #SipeknekatikStrong #CdnPoli

I'm *not* okay with Doug Ford blaming Ontarians for the surge in COVID-19 cases. I refuse to "look" to my neighbors, I look towards you. You *refuse* to: 🛑 Secure paid sick leave for workers 🛑 Lower class sizes 🛑 Provide supports for small businesses to close when needed

The idea that North America was some untouched, “pristine” wilderness before colonizers showed up is actually a concept rooted in anti-Indigeneity and I want y’all to throw it out of your minds.

“The whole world, everyone is connected together, all is connected because there is an invisible line that goes through everyone. It touches everyone. We can know. We can feel it.” -SK student, on empathy

“As the seasons turn… Our views on life expand… Life is full of change and dynamism… We have the beautiful gift of time…” - Samples from documentation highlighting some of the beautiful work in the Junior School this spring Kathleen Grzybowski (she/her) notes from the atelier