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Category Archives: History and Politics
Social Justice Saturday: introducing a new Robby Robin series
As has been analyzed in blog after blog and media opinion piece after media opinion piece, the global pandemic in which we find ourselves has, along with many hardships and horrifying numbers of deaths, shone a badly needed light on … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Leadership, Social justice Saturday
Tagged a better society, COVID-19, environmental destruction, essential service workers, essential services, global pandemic, income inequality, inequality, leadership, long term care homes, pandemic, politicians, politics, racism, saving the planet, schools in society, social justice
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A different kind of Canada Day this year, a time for reflection
Today, July 1, is Canada Day. Happy 153rd Birthday, Canada! Usually, when we think of Canada Day we think of a beautiful summer day where communities have parades, outdoor concerts, face painting for kids, birthday cake for all, and the … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics
Tagged Brian Mulroney, Canada, Canada Day, COVID-19, economy, future, hope, Indigenous Peoples, pandemic, racism, social justice, systemic racism, Tanya Talaga
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Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, yes, on Father’s Day!
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. This year, today is also Father’s Day and that’s what will be forefront in most people’s minds, as would be expected. Fathers are very deserving of their special recognition, especially after 3+ … Continue reading
Systemic racism in our little corner of the world – it’s real and it’s everywhere
I have mentioned in previous posts that our little province in eastern Canada usually flies under the radar. This can be both a good thing and not so good thing, but by and large it brings a peaceful lifestyle in … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics
Tagged Canada, Chanatl Moore, First Nations, Fredericton, Indigenous, mental health, Mounties, New Brunswick, policing, racism, RCMP, Rodney Levi, social justice, systemic racism
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A White Woman, Racism and a Poodle — FranklyWrite
This post by Cynthia Franks is a must read. Please read the entire post, following the link. What we white folks just don’t normally see. Let our eyes be opened. Let us be part of making change happen, in the … Continue reading
Towards a fair and just society: what can an old lady do?
I am white. I am a well-educated white. I am the product of a stable, loving, supportive family, from a safe, stable neighbourhood. I don’t have a name that might have labeled me as a suspicious “other” of some ethnic … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Leadership
Tagged anti-racism, Canada, fair and just society, indigenous racism, peaceful, protest marches, racism, social justice, support, U.S., vote, voting
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Map Monday: global trade is an ancient tradition
For some reason, we talk about the global economy and its advantages and disadvantages as if it’s some revolutionary idea we’ve come up since WWII. Not at all. And now that relationships and economies around the world are feeling somewhat … Continue reading
