Susan Joudrey
@sujo.bsky.social
educator. historian of public history, settler colonialism & eugenics. concerned citizen. pop culture enthusiast. Worth a million in prizes, but also anti-capitalist.
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Kjipuktuk (Halifax)-Mi'kma'ki
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Susan Joudrey
@sujo.bsky.social
· Jul 8
I guess my Bluesky typos will also keep me humble
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I keep saying to people in my life that the problem with writing in these days is that you sound absolutely off your nut for simply saying what is happening.
February 4, 2026 at 2:29 AM
I keep saying to people in my life that the problem with writing in these days is that you sound absolutely off your nut for simply saying what is happening.
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In light of Jean Chrétien's most recent denialist comments - story to come, basically he downplays the harm of the IRS system - I went down the rabbit hole researching how far Indigenous leaders lobbied him, as Minister of Indian Affairs in the 1960s and 1970s, to close the system 🧵
February 3, 2026 at 9:06 PM
In light of Jean Chrétien's most recent denialist comments - story to come, basically he downplays the harm of the IRS system - I went down the rabbit hole researching how far Indigenous leaders lobbied him, as Minister of Indian Affairs in the 1960s and 1970s, to close the system 🧵
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This is contrary to his mayoral platform, in which Fillmore pledged to implement BRT, make transit reliable by reducing delays, and put transit user experience first – all things that depend on transit priority (e.g. dedicated bus lanes) to get buses through areas clogged with car traffic.
February 3, 2026 at 9:20 PM
This is contrary to his mayoral platform, in which Fillmore pledged to implement BRT, make transit reliable by reducing delays, and put transit user experience first – all things that depend on transit priority (e.g. dedicated bus lanes) to get buses through areas clogged with car traffic.
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In 1845, 12 year old Rachel Barrett, most likely the child of a Black Refugee, stitched by hand an embroidery known as a sampler as part of her education at Halifax’s African School. Barrett’s sampler is the first of its kind discovered in Nova Scotia.
February 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM
In 1845, 12 year old Rachel Barrett, most likely the child of a Black Refugee, stitched by hand an embroidery known as a sampler as part of her education at Halifax’s African School. Barrett’s sampler is the first of its kind discovered in Nova Scotia.
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If you saw a woman being cornered on the bus, would you step in? If you witnessed transphobia at your local coffee shop, would you know how to help?
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February 3, 2026 at 6:26 PM
If you saw a woman being cornered on the bus, would you step in? If you witnessed transphobia at your local coffee shop, would you know how to help?
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Death of premature Alberta baby with measles was not made public for months, documents show https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-alberta-baby-measles-death-not-made-public-for-months-documents-show/ ⦸
⤷ canadahealthwatch.ca/featured 🍁
⤷ canadahealthwatch.ca/featured 🍁
February 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Death of premature Alberta baby with measles was not made public for months, documents show https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-alberta-baby-measles-death-not-made-public-for-months-documents-show/ ⦸
⤷ canadahealthwatch.ca/featured 🍁
⤷ canadahealthwatch.ca/featured 🍁
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In today's early bird Morning File, I wrote about this year's budget process at #Halifax regional council, which includes a bit on the "hill of hysteria."
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...
As Halifax council nitpicks the budget, climate change ignores all deferrals - Halifax Examiner
The Hill of Hysteria is not one we should all die on.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
February 3, 2026 at 1:16 PM
In today's early bird Morning File, I wrote about this year's budget process at #Halifax regional council, which includes a bit on the "hill of hysteria."
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...
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@eby-david.bsky.social was right to call this out.Asking 'foreign' govt for 500 billion $ to separate from sovereign country is serious.To hide this information would be dangerous. This is not the time for Canadians to be naive and complacent @courtneydickson.bsky.social #JohnSantos @cbcnews.ca
Premier Eby calls out treason of those meeting with American officials to break up our nation.
CBC chastises Eby saying blunt talk will encourage the treason "curious" to commit treason.
Since when are we worried about those who are "curious" about treason?
#epicfail
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
CBC chastises Eby saying blunt talk will encourage the treason "curious" to commit treason.
Since when are we worried about those who are "curious" about treason?
#epicfail
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
B.C. premier doubles down on calling Alberta separatist movement seeking U.S. support 'treason' | CBC News
Calgary-based data analyst John Santos warns that that kind of language could push people toward separatism.
www.cbc.ca
February 3, 2026 at 2:37 AM
@eby-david.bsky.social was right to call this out.Asking 'foreign' govt for 500 billion $ to separate from sovereign country is serious.To hide this information would be dangerous. This is not the time for Canadians to be naive and complacent @courtneydickson.bsky.social #JohnSantos @cbcnews.ca
As many have pointed out, none of this has been a coincidence. It was intentional. And, people who should've known better let them weaponize the pandemic, which just helped them solidify this coalition.
😳 On 2/24/18, Bannon messaged Epstein about forming a new Populist/Nationalist coalition that would include Conservative Christians, adding that it would “stave[] off ‘time’s up’ for the next decade plus,” apparently referring to the “Time’s Up” nonprofit that supported sexual harassment victims. 1/
February 3, 2026 at 2:34 AM
As many have pointed out, none of this has been a coincidence. It was intentional. And, people who should've known better let them weaponize the pandemic, which just helped them solidify this coalition.
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Groundhog Day was invented by capitalists to sell more groundhogs.
February 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Groundhog Day was invented by capitalists to sell more groundhogs.
get at it, Ottawa
Waiting For Guffman – Catherine O’Hara Tribute / 30th Anniversary screenings on February 8, 9
“a movie that stars all of your favorite funny people being as funny as they have ever been” (Judd Apatow, Variety)
“A modern classic” (San Francisco Chronicle)
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“a movie that stars all of your favorite funny people being as funny as they have ever been” (Judd Apatow, Variety)
“A modern classic” (San Francisco Chronicle)
mayfairtheatre.ca/movie/waitin...
February 3, 2026 at 1:07 AM
get at it, Ottawa
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#Halifax is looking for feedback on the Mill Cove ferry project and the future of the #Bedford waterfront.
There's an open house scheduled for Feb. 11 at Bedford United Church. There's also an online survey. More info at this link:
www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...
There's an open house scheduled for Feb. 11 at Bedford United Church. There's also an online survey. More info at this link:
www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...
Residents invited to share feedback on future of Mill Cove
The Halifax Regional Municipality is launching the Mill Cove Land Use Planning Project to help create a long-term vision for the Mill Cove area and Bedford Waterfront.
www.halifax.ca
February 2, 2026 at 5:28 PM
#Halifax is looking for feedback on the Mill Cove ferry project and the future of the #Bedford waterfront.
There's an open house scheduled for Feb. 11 at Bedford United Church. There's also an online survey. More info at this link:
www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...
There's an open house scheduled for Feb. 11 at Bedford United Church. There's also an online survey. More info at this link:
www.halifax.ca/home/news/re...
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I am begging podcasters to stop citing Google AI summary results in their real-time fact-checks.
I'm sure the intention is either as a disclaimer or a bit, but the effect is advertising and norm-building.
I'm sure the intention is either as a disclaimer or a bit, but the effect is advertising and norm-building.
February 2, 2026 at 1:33 AM
I am begging podcasters to stop citing Google AI summary results in their real-time fact-checks.
I'm sure the intention is either as a disclaimer or a bit, but the effect is advertising and norm-building.
I'm sure the intention is either as a disclaimer or a bit, but the effect is advertising and norm-building.
We should probably refer to people in Canada who sympathize with ICE and the U.S. Admin as fascist traitors. Like, when I say "we," I mean everyone. Politicians, media, educators, etc. We need to stop pretending it's just a quaint opinion to support concentration camps & state-sponsored murders.
February 1, 2026 at 7:33 PM
We should probably refer to people in Canada who sympathize with ICE and the U.S. Admin as fascist traitors. Like, when I say "we," I mean everyone. Politicians, media, educators, etc. We need to stop pretending it's just a quaint opinion to support concentration camps & state-sponsored murders.
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🚨Unusual and alarming! 3 active & 50 latent TB cases at Riordan high, and counting. When a well-resourced school sees this level of spread, it’s a siren for our public health infrastructure everywhere. Hoping for speedy containment & recovery. 🙏🏾
February 1, 2026 at 4:23 PM
🚨Unusual and alarming! 3 active & 50 latent TB cases at Riordan high, and counting. When a well-resourced school sees this level of spread, it’s a siren for our public health infrastructure everywhere. Hoping for speedy containment & recovery. 🙏🏾
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They could not find any evidence of TB transmission when healthcare workers wore N95 respirators!
Hmmm…..🤔 what does that teach us????
Hmmm…..🤔 what does that teach us????
February 1, 2026 at 1:57 AM
They could not find any evidence of TB transmission when healthcare workers wore N95 respirators!
Hmmm…..🤔 what does that teach us????
Hmmm…..🤔 what does that teach us????
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I think a lot about what it means to have predatory men and their apologists, in charge of major global and national spaces
What agendas were advanced, what decisions made, what issues prioritized, because these men thought women weren't human?
What agendas were advanced, what decisions made, what issues prioritized, because these men thought women weren't human?
November 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I think a lot about what it means to have predatory men and their apologists, in charge of major global and national spaces
What agendas were advanced, what decisions made, what issues prioritized, because these men thought women weren't human?
What agendas were advanced, what decisions made, what issues prioritized, because these men thought women weren't human?
exactly this. they don't recognize the individual humanity of children.
I think there is a noticeable overlap in these people because the concept at root is “children are the property of adults and not full persons in their own right”
Nicholas Christakis is yet another person who's talked about the dangers of trans rights for the youth who just happens to be in cahoots with a transnational child abuse ring
February 1, 2026 at 2:11 PM
exactly this. they don't recognize the individual humanity of children.
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🧵 Is Canadian police contracts with the same online surveillance companies used by ICE… anything?
Here’s a $75,000 contract Hootsuite sold to Calgary police for social media surveillance in 2023.
Not sure why anyone would be interested in that though.
Not sure why anyone would be interested in that though.
January 31, 2026 at 9:03 PM
🧵 Is Canadian police contracts with the same online surveillance companies used by ICE… anything?
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One of like 7 fascists who showed up in our city only to find over 50 antifascists occupying the space and pushing them out to me as he walked off, a defeated coward: "What even _are_ you?"
Me, megaphone pointed directly at his face at full volume, unphased: "Pretty"
Me, megaphone pointed directly at his face at full volume, unphased: "Pretty"
January 31, 2026 at 9:49 PM
One of like 7 fascists who showed up in our city only to find over 50 antifascists occupying the space and pushing them out to me as he walked off, a defeated coward: "What even _are_ you?"
Me, megaphone pointed directly at his face at full volume, unphased: "Pretty"
Me, megaphone pointed directly at his face at full volume, unphased: "Pretty"
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A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community. n.pr/4thWiUr
A red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota
A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community.
n.pr
January 31, 2026 at 10:14 AM
A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community. n.pr/4thWiUr
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“There’s no single answer that will solve all our future problems. There’s no magic bullet. Instead there are thousands of answers—at least. You can be one of them if you choose to be.”
― Octavia E. Butler, A Few Rules for Predicting the Future: An Essay
― Octavia E. Butler, A Few Rules for Predicting the Future: An Essay
January 31, 2026 at 7:57 PM
“There’s no single answer that will solve all our future problems. There’s no magic bullet. Instead there are thousands of answers—at least. You can be one of them if you choose to be.”
― Octavia E. Butler, A Few Rules for Predicting the Future: An Essay
― Octavia E. Butler, A Few Rules for Predicting the Future: An Essay
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A year ago: We need TAXES on the WEALTHY
Now: We need a cleansing fire
Now: We need a cleansing fire
January 31, 2026 at 4:40 PM
A year ago: We need TAXES on the WEALTHY
Now: We need a cleansing fire
Now: We need a cleansing fire
Toronto: “Bowmore families have been advocating for more [special education] supports and instead the TDSB is removing the staff who know the kids best.”
What a disaster. Admins often make decisions about school structure that just don't work. I hope the union can fight this.
What a disaster. Admins often make decisions about school structure that just don't work. I hope the union can fight this.
The TDSB has suspended 8 teachers at one school without pay. Why?
Bowmore Road Public School has recently lost its principal, vice-principal and two teachers after a heated parent meeting in which some alleged a rise in school violence
www.torontotoday.ca
January 31, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Toronto: “Bowmore families have been advocating for more [special education] supports and instead the TDSB is removing the staff who know the kids best.”
What a disaster. Admins often make decisions about school structure that just don't work. I hope the union can fight this.
What a disaster. Admins often make decisions about school structure that just don't work. I hope the union can fight this.