Annie Ohana
@ohana_annie
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Int'l Recognized Educator. MA Equity Studies. Crim/PoliSci & Indig. Studies. Anti-Oppression Curric. Specialist. MustangJustice Founder. Agitate+Organize
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POV: My view from stage as
@SisterZeph
is announced as winner of 2023
@TeacherPrize
.
The top 10 have truly become family!
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From LA Matheson Secondary, Surrey CA. The scariest thing this Halloween.. ..injustice. Keep up the heat!
@Kaepernick7
@nessnitty
#sd36learn
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An amazing moment of intersectional solidarity. Shortly after
#Kamloops215
brought forward long known truths of genocidal residential schools, Mr. Nijjar invited myself and Jennifer Sherif to speak at a prayer commemorating the lives of the 215 Indigenous children.
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Endlessly proud of our students for expressing themselves, celebrating their beautiful identities from across the spectrum, no one erased, everyone included.
From Fill in the Blank Pronoun Pins, lunch time dance routines, standing strong to protect our school and its diversity,
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A very moving morning at Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sahib as we honoured
#HardeepSinghNijjar
.
A people in grief and in power.
The systemic abuses and oppression by the Indian state on multiple states to include the Panjab and religions to include Sikhism and Islam is real.
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Asking for your help..this kind of incitement needs to be reported. Did this person message me with questions...attempt dialogue...no....just the latest defamation, slander and libel.
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Sd36 trustee Gary Thind and Princial Farquhar win for most enthusiastic staff!
#sd36learn
@Surrey_Schools
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I left today frustrated. I don't think enough
#BCEnhancedMeasures
are being taken. I do want to thank all teachers and staff who are advocating. Sad that we have to fight for such basics.
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Too little too late. RAT tests yet to come, teachers still waiting for invites to get boosted, over 200,000 under 12s waiting for vaccines, and no tracing just regular attendance...this doesn't sound safe or healthy to me. We expected more.
#Bcedenhancedmeasures
#bed
#bcpoli
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Oh no! They recorded that?!🤣
Watch Annie Ohana’s surprise reaction, as she finds out that she is a Top 10 finalist for the
#GlobalTeacherPrize
2023. Congratulations Annie!
The Global Teacher Prize is in partnership with
@UNESCO
&
@DubaiCares
.
@ohana_annie
#TeachersMatter
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@EquityLiteracy
Increasing token representation but not actively engaging in listening to address systemic injustice pointed out by said representation. Ex: Canada's entire multiculturalism system.
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Powerful staff meeting today. Lots of questions on inconsistencies with ventilation and what is very clear and deep dichotomies between
#bcooli
messaging and realities in school. Teachers keep those voices loud. Who protects us? WE protect us.
#BCedEnhancedMeasures
#bced
@bctf
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There are glaring red flags around people's reaction to the assasination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The fear of what the investigation will find, the forced discension amongst communities, the endless propaganda. If this wasn't foreign interference, why are so many afraid?
#Sikhs
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To promote what Doctor Bonnie Henry said yesterday, I will be posting the following sign in front of my classroom.
As we have seen the spike in belligerent vitriol in the form of hate crimes against Asian folxs, not to mention the ongoing health issues students/staff may have,
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A big thank you to
@izavarise
at
@CTVVancouver
for reaching out.
The harassment only emboldens us to teach critically.
The biggest red flag is when they tell you that thinking is dangerous.
Their tweets speak for themselves.
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Extremely thankful to have the support of
@Surrey_Schools
Trustees. Proof positive that we can engage in formative dialogue, have different opinions, and from parent to student, union member to district management , be dedicated to the power of education that empowers all.
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@Surrey_Schools
I am worried about failure to fills. Hearing from quite a few staff that don't have usual access to roads and faced such tough times last night. This will be a tough morning and day
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Those kids also were seen as disrupters, against the colonial state interest of stealing Indigenous land and were marked for death as a result.
It was a moving day and a chance for Indigenous and settler to speak truth at Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sahib
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Thank you for this. I have amazing students who think for themselves and hold nuance as paramount importance.
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I am often late at school and I see the absolute scientific process with which they do their work. No school or facility could open without them. Another example of front life work we should always elevate.
@Surrey_Schools
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Humbled, shocked, thrilled and ready to roll. Biggest of hugs to all.
@LAM_Mustangs
@TeacherPrize
@Surrey_Schools
@racialEQ36
@SurreyTeachers
#sd36learn
#bced
@bctf
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We need to rise up this way and many other systemic ways to counter the philodophy that somehow trade/good relations stand above humsn rights.Cdns need to stand up to Modi
#justiceforhardeepsinghnijar
120 street is Surrey blocked in protest against the killing of Bhai Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Please get here, a request to Surrey sangat
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Who knew in this hyper inflated and commodified housing market I would find so many options...I seem to live rent free in a few minds right now! 🤣
I can't tell you how excited I am to collect these tweets for lessons after Spring Break. The topics are endless!
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I see the stress and frustration across the board from teachers admin. 2 days has not been enough. Oversized classes, questions around PPE. Just being honest.
@Rob_Fleming
@adriandix
@bctf
#bced
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Heads up everyone. For anything amazing on the anti-racism rally in vancity tomorrow please use
#standuptoracism
!!
BRING THE LOVE!!!!
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I'll be on CTV at 6 pm. We recorded from my classroom. Thank you
@Surrey_Schools
For your support in setting this up.
#bced
@bctf
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@LegalAidNYC
This is proof of the performativity of politicians in regards to Social Justice. This perpetrates the White Supremacy and Criminalizing of Poverty ( among other things) by denying human rights. The Racist Carceral system at full effect
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The amount of teachers coming to me is simply ovewhelming. Not only are they doing nothing wrong, they in fact are providing the best education and skill sets for all their students, communities, and world. This is part of working conditions too.
#ProtectPublicEducation
@bctf
Online harassment is not okay. Unfortunately, we have seen a rise in reports from members who have been targeted online and sent hateful or threatening messages—often for simply delivering provincially mandated curriculum or complying with the BC Human Rights Code…
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@funder
@OntarioTreeFrog
Horrorified at Trump conference. Can't even use the word governor next to Michigan Gov.
@GovWhitmer
, only "that woman"!!! Ignores high
#s
of US deaths and cases (100,000+ MORE than any other) & narcissistic appreciation of Trump. How about experts take over briefing?
#COVID19
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@CKNW
@steeletalk
Her assumption is that Indigenous Peoples have never risen up before, erasing 500 years history on Turtle Island alone. What happens when no one listens when staying on the "sidelines"....when laws don't allow for lawyers, language, culture, schooling, freedom of mobility etc?
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@ChabadLubavitch
@NYPD77Pct
@NYPD71Pct
So many people in their cars...why was there no attempt to confront the group?
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Mcing is so much fun. Thanks to all who came: families, teachers,
@bctf
exec etc. Thanks to the journalist from
@CTVVancouver
who took a stand against antimasker harassment
@JM_Whiteside
/
#bcpoli
we need: full mask mandate, improved ventilation, & well supported remote options.
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Thanks
@RachnaSinghNDP
This goes well beyond criticism into distortion of truth. You have been in my room, seen my global work, how our students think for themselves and are incredibly skilled.
#sd36learn
@surrey_schools
@SurreyTeachers
@racialEQ36
@CTVVancouver
#bced
@bctf
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In the amazing opportunities Ive had to train/teach/work with teachers around the world...the dedication to education as a tool to disrupt oppression is unabasadly powerful. Thank you to the many who have reached out, to be clear the "call for help" was really a call to action.
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@AJEnglish
How very sad and unnecessary. Racism and Islamophobia blinds all and helps no one. It's one thing to defend your country, you don't have to add discrimination to the equation.
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@keithbaldrey
The question is not the desire of teachers, 100% want to return. The concerns, which a majority share, is in how we protect children and teachers. Class
#s
are large, no PPE mandate, and we see
#COVID19
spread in schools outside of BC. we take "loco parentis" very seriously
#bced
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Thank you
@bcfed
"To BC unions, this is an issue of health and safety as well as justice, equity and human rights. Every workplace should be one where transgender workers feel, not isolated, but welcomed, and where they can safely show up as their authentic selves."
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Delighted + proud to see our
@SurreyTeachers
vote for such a powerful BIPOC woman,
@BadhBir
Bir, to lead us in protecting our rights & defending public education. We have a legacy of being loud + powerful advocates. Jatinder as president ensures that legacy continues
#bced
@bctf
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I know that so many teachers, staff, admin, parents etc are working tirelessly. After two years of bare minimums and close calls, we hoped more lessons had been learned. We shouldn't wait for hospitalizations to improve
#BCedEnhancedMeasures
and nvest into our kids' safety
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A truly appreciated message. I've spoken at the W4th Masjid many times and he has presented at my school on interfaith panels. Thank you Haroon.
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I laughed when I first saw the email from MP
@KenHardie
awarding me the Queen's Platimun Jubilee Award for Outstanding Service to the Community.
We ran against each other in 2019, and I've always said he was and continues to be a friendly and caring politician.
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and engaging with incredible community leaders like
@morganeogerbc
who helped bring gender odentity/expression protections to ALL people....
It is an honour to be a Mustang and
#LearnWithPride
#MustangJustice
@surrey_schools
@surreyteachers
#bced
@bctf
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To be in rooms all week with hudreds of people who see what is going on, and willing to act in defence of public education and human rights.. not just by tweet, but by policy, by vote, by every mechanism possible...Justice isn't something you tweet about, you stand up and you do.
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People may not realize, but win or lose, i already have plans in motion to collaborate, learn, and support all my fellow fnalists and share my space in amplifying stories, exprtise, and lived experiences of teachers teaching in Global Majority.
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Imagine a government truly representative of who you are, your life experiences, your journey. Working class, BIPOC, 2SLGBTIA+, Immigrant...the list goes on...
Here's to a resplendid future of true deep diversity in it for you.
#elxn2019
@NDP
#VoteNDP
#Ohana4FPK
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To put it bluntly....
I am sick of being lied about, my professionalism and my humanity questioned in vitriolic and inhumane ways. A system striving to be better, forced to regress, waste time and resources to defending our existence.
The truth is out there,
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Why haven't teaching colleagues in Burnaby recieved their notifications to get vaccinated yet? ALL teachers need to be vaccinated immediately as exposures/ transmission continue. Vaccines delayed are vaccines denied.
#bced
@bctf
@BurnabyTeachers
@NiccoliMoen
@burnabyschools
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@CTVNewsBen
I wanted to reach out as one of the organizers of the
#CovidSafeSchools
rally and thank you for the active stance you took against harassment many of us faced during the rally. You helped create space for us to get our message out there. Very impressed, keep it up!
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I am angry tonight...well I guess I always am....but...
We cannot and should not accept a world where working to the brink of mental health breakdowns is normalized...
Where silence in the face of much needed adjustments is the preferred action...
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Thank you
@Surrey_Schools
and
@SobiaMoman
. Let constructive dialogue and protection of human rights lead the way. Education is Liberation.
#sd36learn
@racialEQ36
@SurreyNowLeader
#bced
@bctf
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A joyous moment for 2SLGBTQIA+ community. In the face of ongoing hate, a long history of criminalization of sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, we
@bctf
have passed a motion to add a 2SLGBTQIA+ designated Member At Large seat. A proud day.
#bced
#TeachWithpride
🌈
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I think today, as many celebrate the Holiest of Christian Days, Easter. The glorious lives of Trans voices is a beautiful way to remind us of the fight against oppression, and how all of us can take a page from what Jesus did in his life.
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@CatherineKronas
@JimMcMurtry01
Thank you for the invite, I will need to take careful consideration of the request. As you can imagine, some of the most vitriolic messaging (coming from others) has led to some safety concerns. I sincerely appreciate te respectful tone and promise to get back to you.
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Very excited to share the amazing artwork in this resource with students. Through lived exerience with systemic racism, the youth stand strong, their creative vision dedicated to justice.
@PICSSociety
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The math does not add up. As staff become ill, we will need to use sick days, at least half of the yearly sick leave we get. If and when failure to fills occur, lose prep time and non enrolling coverage as well. Pushing until functional closure is not
#BCedEnhancedMeasures
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Did I just shed a tear, yes. I truly hope everyone else gets their vaccines very soon. Remember: continue wearing your mask, bubble small.
#bcpoli
#bced
@JM_Whiteside
. Teachers are still waiting for improvements to work place safety, this does not absolve you of responsibility
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Beautiful Sunday filming for
@vancouverpride
2024 project . 2 years ago I was selected as a Grand Marshall for the "Coming Together" Season. I continue to provide service in many ways including: board member of
@SurreyPrideBC
& VP of
@shervansociety
#QueerRightsAreHumanRights
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Powerful Gr. 9 Indigenous student Sahara Billy, a special Remembrance Day dance.
Yes, she does partake in male fancy dress pow wow, and is award winning. Thank you for being part of our 4 Fronts of Remembrance
#sd36learn
@SurreyTeachers
@Surrey_Schools
@racialEQ36
#bced
@bctf
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@ReignOfApril
@JoelOsteen
He probably was also shamed by the Muslim mosques that not only opened doors but were doing outreach
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Thanks
@AOEC_BC
for a brilliant Unlearning the Colonial. Finally met
@AngelaSterritt
in person and heard her powerful voice. I leave with her voice in my heart "Fight for the living, Honour the dead, Honour the living, Fight for the dead". To Truth, Justice, and love
#bced
@bctf
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Spent some time on Stalew on Kwantlen territory. Thankful for the chance to learn about Cedar, be brushed and smudge. It helped ground me, bring me back to the importance of stewardship and my role as an educator to help the next 7 generations. Grateful for the outreach.
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Go
@SaskTeachersFed
Go. In solidarity as you fight a Scott Moe govt hell bent on destroying human rights and education. As a
@bctf
teacher I stand in absolute solidarity in this battle for Class Size, Composition and so much more.
We will help you be heard!
#UnionStrong
Since May, the Moe government has refused to work with us and bargain in good faith. Unless government changes course, teachers will be left with no choice but to take job action.
Help us stop the clock and get government to the table ready to find solutions. 🕑
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#KidsB4COVID
. We are here, parents, teachers, EAs, health care and more. Our schools aren't safe yet, how dare you risk our futures when the solutions are so simple
Mask mandates, ventilation, tracing,!and full support for vulnerable families
#bced
@bcpoli
@JM_Whiteside
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Press release from
@SurreyPrideBC
. We will not tolerate hate in our
city that directly attacks ANY marginalized communities in our city
Media inquiries contact Annie Ohana (diversity
@surreypride
.ca)
or President Martin Rooney (president
@surreypride
.ca)
@SurreyNowLeader
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As staff raise more issues, all of these are data points govt needs to consider. We have unique perspectives. Not all of us work in MERV 13 Spaces or even have windows. Distancing is incredibly difficult etc. You can't enhance if you don't listen and shift
#BCedEnhancedMeasures
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I am incredibly frustrated today. With some key staff at home awaiting results/self isolating, many of us are concerned for our safety at work. We are a team that works together, key players missing reduces the care we can provide
#bcpoli
#COVID19
@JM_Whiteside
@RachnaSinghNDP
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I can confirm that I am seeking the federal NDP nomination for Surrey Fleetwood-Port Kells. See post for more info. Here's to democracy and Canadians working together in solidarity.
#canpoli
@CityofSurrey
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the maelstrom of vitriol..it does not escape me that the story concludes with a shot of a book about Anne Frank.
Let us always be anti-fascist, our ancestors demand it.
#sd36learn
@racialeq36
@surrey_schools
@surreyteachers
#bced
@bctf
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We showed up today, the rainbow community, to counter protest and to serve as bodyguards for the amazIng
@connismudge
Drag Queen Story hour.
Far outnumbered the hatred and vitriol, we sang, danced, contained, and held space for reading...because reading
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An LA Matheson tradition...
welcoming our kids in with hearty ovation.
@LAM_Mustang
#sd36learn
@Surrey_Schools
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The notifications never seem to stop. COVID has hit my classroom and my cohort partner's once again.
Perhaps people don't realize that while they might feel frustrated about not eating out with their friends or ...
#bced
@bctf
#bcpoli
#COVID19
@SurreyTeachers
@JM_Whiteside
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In Hotspot Surrey, we see daily exposure and rising
#s
of variants. Telling us vaccines are coming is not enough.
#Red4Ed
because students & staff require safety. LA Matheson Sec
@bctf
@SurreyTeachers
and
@CUPE728
walk in solidarity.
@CKNW
@CBCNews
@CTVVancouver
@GlobalBC
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A lot for one day... i will try to post when aired.
My life right now is a hectic roller coaster, I kind of want off this ride at some moments.
Good, bad, ugly coming at me all at once.
One breathe at a time, forever grateful for everything.
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The ad put out by MoE is a maddening example of propaganda. How many teachers were consulted about it? You can show us what is best practice, but why deny the reality of what is actually in the Back to School Plan when applied to real world conditions?
#BCED
@bctf
@Rob_Fleming
The MoE just made our point, in my opinion. I respect the fact that physical distancing was required to film this ad. We’re asking for the same with students in real classrooms in September.
#bced
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So many corrections need to be made. 1. Support for my Jewish family everywhere in the world. Posters in my classroom, Menorah..personal items and dedicated section of books on Jewish history
#sd36learn
@Surrey_Schools
@SurreyTeachers
#bced
@bctf
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If you are at a rally, and you let someone holding this derogatory, dehumanizing symbol simply stand there without questioning their racism....your rally is fermenting terror and you are complicit in it. Liberate Your Mind.
#LIBERATE
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but let us never forget we are human and our humanity must come first.
It is what Hardeep Singh Nijjar fought for after all.
Take care of one another through this difficult time.
All Our Relations
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My claim to fame...first to get a selfie with
@SisterZeph
as we were sitting next to each other!
Amazing getting to know everyone's brilliance! Back on Eurostar to Namibia via London for
@bctf
.
Some grant writing is definitely happening on train/plane ride for
#MustangJustice
🏆 Sister Zeph is the winner of the Global Teacher Prize 2023. Congratulations!
🤝The Global Teacher Prize 2023 is in partnership with
@UNESCO
&
@DubaiCares
@SisterZeph
#GlobalTeacherPrize
#TeachersMatter
#SisterZeph
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Looking forward to
#MustangJustice
collaborating with
@Khalsa_Aid
in the near future!
"We need to stand up, be counted, but not only just talk about, [but] financially commit to the First Nations"
@RaviSinghKA
explains to
@DanBurritt
why
@Khalsa_Aid
is working with the Ahousaht First Nation on reconciliation to right a 154-year-old wrong.
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A complete shock to be sure. And as always...can't seem to do anything quite right.
Parents...missed the whole thing ( though they did arrive after and we had a quick food break together)... and a speech that became action oriented more than gratitude.
But worth it.
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If there was true dialogue on Peoples automony and sovereignty, we would not be here today
No one is free until we are all free.
Ps: the chunni was a gift from an event I spoke at sponsored by the Gurdwara, the colours, Blue and Yellow, fitting for the spirit of the day.
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Some beautiful support coming my way from Indigenous colleagues, I am blessed to exist alongside. So much colonial Anti-Indigeneity has been spewed on my feed this past week. Being a co-conspirator in celebrating Indigeneity...
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