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We Count @wecountproject.bsky.social · 4h

Jutta Treviranus will be a panelist on the CSPC's "AI-Driven Misinformation Across Sectors" panel on Nov 11, 12–1:30 PM ET. This panel brings together cross-sectoral experts to examine how AI-driven misinformation manifests and harms can be mitigated. Register: buff.ly/6DGot8I

#AIpolicy #AIethics

AI-Driven Misinformation Across Sectors: Addressing a Cross-Societal Challenge. Tuesday, November 11, 2025. 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET. Moderated by Michael Geist. Panelists: Nadia Naffi, Plinio Morita, Jutta Treviranus and Fenwick McKelvey.

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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 1d

DITAP has been refreshed for the new acquisition era—modern, open, and future-ready.

Learn more: medium.com/civicactions...

#FOSS #DigitalGovernment

The DITAP Refresh Has Arrived: Training for the New Acquisition Era

For more than a decade, the Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) program has helped federal professionals navigate the complexities…

medium.com

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 3d

I just registered for #DrupalCon next week. I look forward to seeing folks there on Tuesday. I can't make the whole event, but will be able to say hi to a few folks. /c @drupalassociation.bsky.social

#Drupal #DrupalCMS #DrupalAI #OpenSource #FOSS

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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 4d

🚀 CivicActioner @ox.ca Mike Gifford explains why web consolidation is the future of digital gov: lower costs, stronger security & better UX — all powered by open source. #FOSS

Read his @federalnewsnetwork.com piece: federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2...

Streamlining digital government: Why web consolidation is the future

Mike Gifford, the open standards and practices lead for CivicActions, explains the cost, security and development benefits of open source platforms.

federalnewsnetwork.com

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 5d

Wow..

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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 16d

🚀 New from Orange Slices: CivicActions – Embracing Collaboration Through Open Source Resources to Better Serve Government

We at CivicActions are advancing #OpenSource in #GovTech with our Open Python Directory + Open Requirements Library.

Read 👉 orangeslices.ai/civicactions...

#FOSS #Python

CivicActions – Embracing Collaboration Through Open Source Resources to Better Serve Government | OrangeSlices AI

orangeslices.ai

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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 17d

CivicActions is proud to contribute on a global scale, through CivicActioner @ox.ca, to the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport on its Open Source Ambition Ladder, a resource guiding Dutch government agencies on how and why to procure open source. #FOSS

minvws.github.io/beleidsontwi...

Open source ambitieladder in maatwerk aanbesteding of opdracht - Open beleidsontwikkeling

Open beleid van het Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport

minvws.github.io

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 21d

I am fond of that Marshall McLuhan quote. And yes, it is definitely worth considering.

Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 22d

Such a good reminder.

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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 24d

🎙️ Talking Drupal Cafe #010: Featuring CivicActioner Steve Wirt

In this conversation, Steve and John dive deep into Drupal module development, and the evolving role of accessibility and AI in web development.

🎧 Catch the full episode: talkingdrupal.com/cafe010

TD Cafe #010 - Steve Wirt & John Jameson | Talking Drupal

talkingdrupal.com

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 24d

How should governments leave Twitter open.substack.com/pub/digitalp... by @foundationsofthedigitalstate.com

How the government should leave Twitter

by not leaving twitter

open.substack.com

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 26d

That would be a double win for energy and water.

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 29d

As long as we get the results we need for a livable planet....

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Open Source Pledge ⇌ @opensourcepledge.com · Sep 10

We talked with GitHub co-founder @scottchacon.com about how he fell in love with Open Source, how AI is changing software development, and what he’s building next with @gitbutler.com

A GitHub Co-founder's Next Commit | Open Source Pledge

GitHub co-founder Scott Chacon on what he's building next

opensourcepledge.com

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We Count @wecountproject.bsky.social · Sep 10

Register for the IDEA Symposium! This free online and in-person event on Oct 6-7 highlights real-world innovations that advance workplace inclusion for people with disabilities.

Learn more and register: buff.ly/167mVOF

#DisabilityInclusion #IDEASymposium #WorkplaceAccessibility #AccessibleDesign

IDEA Symposium

Join IDEA and partners at our first stakeholder symposium on October 6 and 7, 2025, where we will showcase the progress made by us and our partners in supporting the capacity building of…

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NGI Commons @ngicommons.bsky.social · Sep 10

@ChristopherWilson from @MyDataGlobal says govs should step up as caretakers of the digital commons.

🇪🇺Let’s build public digital spaces that work for everyone.
commons.ngi.eu/videos/
#DigitalCommons #MyData #TechForGood #PublicInfrastructure

@ngicommons.bsky.social

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CivicActions @civicactions.com · Sep 9

✅ How to Qualify a Great Drupal Partner

🔹 Deep Drupal expertise
🔹 Active community contributions
🔹 Maintainer mindset
🔹 Accessibility & public sector experience
🔹 Secure, scalable DevOps
🔹 Human-centered, open by default

www.drupal.org/civicactions

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Dave Numan @davenuman.bsky.social · Sep 9

Want to #buycanadian in your software and online choices? I'm here to help.
canshield.ca/blog/csd-lau...

Launch of CanShield Digital Inc. - Canadian Sovereign Digital Solutions

canshield.ca

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · Sep 9

I was excited to hear about the launch of @canshield.bsky.social canshield.ca/blog/csd-lau...

Canadians who care about #DigitalSovereignty can finally get some support.

Launch of CanShield Digital Inc. - Canadian Sovereign Digital Solutions

canshield.ca

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · Sep 8

Excellent interview with @older.bsky.social on open.spotify.com/episode/4iXB...

We must be able to envision better futures.

Ep. 160: Malka Older talks The Potency of Ungovernable Impulses, Cozy Fiction, Sherlock Holmes & More

Spotify video

open.spotify.com

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Aaron Freeman @aaronfreemanca.bsky.social · Sep 7

Liberal MPs form environmental caucus as some want stronger climate focus from Carney | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Liberal MPs form environmental caucus as some want stronger climate focus from Carney | CBC News

As Liberal MPs prepare for a national caucus meeting in Edmonton next week, some are aiming to bring climate change to the forefront of the political agenda by creating a formal caucus to discuss the...

www.cbc.ca

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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · Sep 7

Last month was the 3rd warmest August on record for the average global sea surface temperature (SST)...

Graphic using data from NOAA ERSSTv5 (psl.noaa.gov/data/gridded...), with methods described in doi.org/10.1175/JCLI...

Green line graph time series of average sea surface temperature anomalies for each August from 1900 through 2025. There is large interannual variability, but an overall long-term increasing trend. Anomalies are computed relative to a 1981-2010 baseline.

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · Sep 6

Thanks. It was an interesting interview.

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · Sep 5

I spent a bunch of time this evening updating the Wikipedia entry for the #EuropeanAccessibilityAct #EAA which is now in effect.

I wanted to have better representation for country specific data:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europea...

Still needs a lot of work but it is a good start #Accessibility #a11y

European Accessibility Act - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

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CivicActions @civicactions.com · Sep 4

🚀 CivicActions launched the Open Python Directory — a digital commons for sharing reusable #FOSS Python tools in the public sector.

Explore & contribute: github.com/CivicActions...

#OpenSource #Python #GovTech

GitHub - CivicActions/open-python-directory: Open source Python libraries for the public sector

Open source Python libraries for the public sector - CivicActions/open-python-directory

github.com

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