THIS WILL LIKELY MAKE YOU UNCOMFORTABLE, BUT IT REALLY NEEDS TO BE SAID. Last week, the remains of 215 children were found at a former residential school. They were all victims of racism. A few days ago, 4 people were murdered in yet another act of racism. Keep reading. (1/10)

These aren't the only recent incidents of racism. They also won't be the last. Each time they occur, people say "This isn't our Canada!" Except it is. Racism exists in Canada. And denying its existence is condoning racism. It's all around us, if you're willing to look. (2/10)

Easy place to start: our posts & local media posts. Read the replies & comments. You'll see people say "check the names" on news stories about crimes. You'll see people talk about the "China virus" or the "India variant that 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 people brought to 𝒐𝒖𝒓 country". (3/10)

You'll see people who say members of marginalized communities brought substance use issues onto themselves, and therefore don't deserve our support. You'll see people questioning why we prioritized "those people" in our vaccine rollout (referring to Indigenous peoples). (4/10)

You'll see the tentacles of white supremacy weaving their way through the "COVID is a hoax/this is just a flu" crowd. And yes, the "see more replies" section of this thread will inevitably be full of them, each one saying why their often-racist remarks aren't racist. (5/10)

Racism exists in Canada. As do bigotry, misogyny & homophobia. Their impacts are there, if you're willing to look. And please note that if you’ve never feared that you or your family might be the targets of racist acts, then please be mindful of the privilege you have. (6/10)

You see, privilege isn’t simply about having things given to you. It's about not having barriers put in your way of getting those things in the first place. We know that racism is a barrier to secure employment, education and healthcare. (7/10)

We know it can cause chronic stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. Racism is a mental health issue that, for many, is a daily reality & a constant struggle. There isn't a cheeky segue in this one. This is a call to action. Because racism is present in this country. (8/10)

The idea that kids, perpetrators of indiscriminate & rampant coughing, yelling, spit-talking, licking things, & wiping their noses on everything couldnt spread a respiratory virus as easily was ridiculous on face value. Embarrassing how many eggheads & doofuses bought it.

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Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, commemorating Indigenous children’s experiences in residential schools, acknowledging impacts on Indigenous Communities, and honouring the Missing Children and Survivors.

Appalling. Time for political leaders to take a stand against Bill 21.

In the fall of 2021, I was struggling with my own mental health while working in a role that was simply not a good fit for me. I saw the signs, talked about it with loved ones & trusted colleagues, and made a decision to make a change before it was too late! #BellLetsTalk

We often get told it’s important to talk about our mental health, but we don’t often take that advice to heart – or at least not often enough. Today is an opportunity to change that. So let’s talk openly today, and let’s keep the conversation going every day. #BellLetsTalk

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Congratulations, Roger Houde, on your CRA Award of Excellence in the Outstanding Career category! Thank you for having led with passion and for your drive for innovation. You've shared both expertise and knowledge and challenged the status quo. #CRAexcellenceARC

My thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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I consider December 14th, 2012 the single darkest day of my presidency. The news from Sandy Hook Elementary was devastating, a visceral blow, and like so many others, I felt not just sorrow but anger at a world that could allow such things to happen.