My department is doing a "privilege walk" as a DEI activity. It's embarrassing that folks still think this activity is a useful learning tool. Not only is this bad pedagogy, but it's also harmful to folks with marginalized identities and experiences. My oppression is not a game.

Matrices: Trans, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect Tuesday, November 16, 2021 From 12 pm to 1:30 pm EST This event is a #free #networking #event. Info: prideatwork.ca/event/matrices… #Matrices #trans #nonbinary #nonbinaires #agender #agenres #2SLGBTQIA #LGBTQ2 #lgbtq #lgbt

Participate in a study about positive experiences of bisexuality, run by lab member Ana Carolina de Barros (she/her)! We are looking for bisexual+ volunteers between 18-35 years old. Each survey is rewarded with an entry to a draw for 1 of 5 Amazon gift cards. Link: surveymonkey.ca/r/BiEventsBase…

When I hear Facebook’s new name, all I can think of is #Metamucil. Let the purge begin!

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but we’re still in a pandemic. It’s ok if you’re not yet comfortable in crowds. It’s ok if you say no to things. It’s ok if you feel anxious. It’s ok if you need to rest. Your feelings are valid. And don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.

Not to be a negative Nancy but I don't think undermining vaccination efforts in order to appease a handful of anti-vax parents in Estevan is the best idea for a province that proudly put 100% of it's eggs into the "the only way out of this is vaccines" basket.

Health Canada FINALLY approves Pfizer #COVID19 vaccine for ages 5-11 - YAY! More details forthcoming re: anticipated NACI guidance as well as dose availability / roll-out plans. Hoping for 1st doses in kiddos before end of November! canada.ca/en/health-cana…

I know we keep calling people outside of the NHCAP "regional employees." How about we just start calling them "employees" and starting thinking about truly decentralizing work to get a truly diverse workforce from across Canada. Geographic perspectives are key.

It happened again! Watching Sex Education and suddenly saw @Miles_Jupp in a scene. Love to see where EUTC - The Edinburgh University Theatre Company folks are getting to! 😍

Some good reflections on nuance and getting out of the way when needed

It must be nice to never need a landmark case to acknowledge your human rights.

Medical staff:”How long have you been wheelchair bound?” Me:”No one is bound to a wheelchair.” Medical staff: “Sorry if I offended you. It’s a common term.” The fact that a term is common does not mean it is not offensive. Many “common” terms are slurs or ableist.

Disabled people are 25% of the population. Disability awareness is not enough. We need ableism awareness and commitment and action to fight it.

Hey hive mind: I'm moving to Vancouver and looking for audio-based ways to learn more about BC First Nations. Could be podcasts, engaging audiobooks, recordings etc. Traditional knowledge, culture, history, legal/rights, you name it. Thanks!

Propaganda is convincing a not insignificant amount of people that being double vaccinated against a virus, catching it anyway, and only experiencing minor symptoms (or none at all) is somehow a failure when it is LITERALLY the definition of success.

Having real conversations about workload and mental health is about more than telling a colleague to "contact their EAP". It's about listening, looking at what's working and taking action to improve our workplaces. Yes, your EAP is here to support you. But you can also: 1/2

feels like we gloss over the fact valentine was also the patron saint of beekeeping and epilepsy

I challenge folks in the GC to think critically before suggesting EAP as a default for mental health. EAP is meant for short term issues, not long term trauma work nor crisis situations. EAP without community care, meds, support network is not mental healthcare.

As a neurodivergent person with ADHD I consider myself to be disabled. This week I shared something about perceptions of neurodiversity only to be told I should reframe myself because It’s not a disability. I beg to differ. Everyday I work through challenges and barriers.