Here is episode 2 of Understanding Indigenous History: A Path Forward - part of 6 conversations with Phil Fontaine and Kathleen Mahoney. I learned so much about our own history and hope you will too! All free on ⁦University Canada West⁩ YouTube channel. youtube.com/watch?v=nz9KcP…

“We are not powerless in the face of online abuse.” – Lisa LaFlamme

Thank you to Lisa for sharing her hard-earned perspectives during her fireside chat with #GGSimon .

#WeDeserveBetter

Thank you to Her Excellency Mary Simon for making the fight against online abuse a priority. Today's symposium to discuss solutions to this insidious harassment was enlightening and ultimately empowering. #WeDeserveBetter Governor General of Canada

#GGSimon invites you to join us in saying #WeDeserveBetter .

Online abuse is never acceptable and we are taking action. Together, let’s create a safer and more respectful online world.

You can participate by: 👇

Happy to announce a special 6 part series of conversations called 'Understanding Indigenous History: A Path Forward.' (Stuff I didn't learn in school way back when!) Thanks to University Canada West it is free to watch on YouTube. Here's epi 1:
youtube.com/watch?v=cFd-nM…

Our latest SAMbot report, which uses machine learning to detect and track abusive sentiment on the digital campaign trail, is out now!
📒 Engagement and Abuse on Toronto's Digital Campaign Trail: The 2023 Toronto Mayoral By-election Report is here:

samaracentre.ca/sambot-toronto…

Don’t miss this free NAVALNY Screening or #DXC24 talk. Join us for a conversation w/ the Oscar-winning 🇨🇦 director, @danielroher & investigative journalist, Christo Grozev, w/ journalist Lisa LaFlamme. Presented in collaboration w/ Toronto Public Library.
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Thrilled to be part of ⁦University of Regina⁩ Inspiring Leadership Forum. The brave and brilliant exiled human rights advocate, ⁦Masih Alinejad 🏳️⁩ (who's fabulous hair frightens Iran) has an urgent appeal to all of us who have a voice!
#UnitedAgainstGenderApartheid ⁦

After 58 years the investigative news program W5, is off the air. The gold standard of Canadian broadcast journalism, cancelled. I'm proud to have been part of its history and grateful to those that trusted us to share their hardest and happiest moments. youtube.com/watch?v=vMBwFZ…

South of France with ⁦Robert Fife⁩ and ⁦Robyn Doolittle⁩? Right, I'm in! So psyched to join ⁦The Globe and Mail⁩ cruise in Juneas a participating journalist with a boatload of great writers! Curious? Tgam.ca/SouthofFrance has all the info!
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Afghan superhero Dr. Sima Simar and legendary Canadian journalist, Sally Armstrong discuss new book 'Outspoken' - a memoir I could not put down. Go to ⁦CW4WAfghan⁩ for ways to help the most persecuted women and girls on the planet. #internationalwomensday
#outspoken

Because of the Gazette’s insane new early deadlines (blame our Toronto bosses), we weren’t able to get this cartoon into tomorrow’s newspaper. So, would you be kind enough to forward this cartoon to everyone you know –and have them do the same?

Thanks, Terry.

As Canada’s great deal maker, Brian Mulroney thought big, took risks and played for keeps theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

Reflecting back on the indefatigable women I've met trying to move mountains with the help of international aid. If you didn't get a chance to watch these short stories of change, it's never too late! ⁦Journalists for Human Rights (JHR)⁩ ⁦Bigger Than Our Borders⁩ youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Canada can step up to support human rights, education and equality around the world. This is smart foreign policy and is the right thing to do! #Budget2024 Bigger Than Our Borders Cooperation Canada

Canada’s legacy as a leader on foreign aid is in jeopardy.

It’s time for Canada and Justin Trudeau to step up. #Budget2024

Millions are on the brink of famine from Gaza to Sudan, and rights are under attack across the 🌍.

100+ NGOs are calling on Justin Trudeau to #InvestInAID  in #Budget2024
Chrystia Freeland Ahmed Hussen

From BC's coastal mountains,
I am thinking of dear friends and former colleagues on this painful and difficult day in television news across our country. So many suddenly out of work tonight. At these moments, home and family are our rock. #strength

As journalism dies so goes democracy. #priorities cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Thank YOU Kensington Health for the incredible community care and dedication your team delivers everyday - an exemplary model of what care should look like! Also, thanks for the beautiful flowers and very cool marquee! The Eglinton Grand