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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 13h

Excited to speak at the GROW Women Leaders Summit 2025! Looking forward to meaningful dialogue around equity & inclusion in the workforce. I'll be making opening remarks on Oct. 22.
#GROWWomenLeadersSummit #CareerGrowth #LeadershipSummit #WomenInLeadership #DEI #InclusiveHiring #GWLSummit2025 #yeg

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Boyle McCauley News @bmcnews.bsky.social · 14h

Free tree pruning workshops with Alex McCormick (Board Certified Master Arborist and Founder of Tree Link) on Oct. 22 & 29, 4:30-6 p.m. starting at the McCauley Rink (entrance on 108 Ave. & 96 St.). #yeg #yegdt #McCauley

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Boyle McCauley News @bmcnews.bsky.social · 1d

Seeds and Saplings at the Rink (website exclusive)
bmcnews.org/story/seeds-...
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#yeg #yegdt #McCauley

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Boyle McCauley News @bmcnews.bsky.social · 2d

AV & The Inner City's annual porch concert happened on October 5th - but this time instead of at AV's (McCauley resident Ann Vriend) porch, it was held in the back alley and yard at The Works' headquarters on 95th Street and 106th Avenue.
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#yeg #yegmusic #yegdt

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 2d

October 4, 2025
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Raising awareness of missing, murdered, and exploited Indigenous people.
This year's vigil was smaller and focussed on discussing the roots of the movement and current work.
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#yeg #yegdt #Indigenous #reconciliation #mmiwg #photojournalism #yegphotographer

Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 3d

Fight for Education
October 5, 2025
Alberta Legislature
Thousands of teachers and supporters on World Teachers' Day, the day before teachers go on strike province-wide for the first time in Alberta's history.
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#yeg #ableg #abed #teachers #education #students #protest

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 4d

“Hooray for Teachers” - standing with Alberta’s teachers as they go on strike this coming week. #yeg #teachers #song #originalsong #singersongwriter

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 7d

The community picnic to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th in Kinistinâw Park featured a new truck from Bear Claw Beaver Hills House offering both food and harm reduction.
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#yeg #yegdt #indigenous #harmreduction #orangeshirtday #edmonton #BoyleStreet

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 8d

mâmawi nîpawiwin – Standing Together Orange Shirt Day Community Walk
September 30, 2025
A community walk through McCauley to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day).
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#yeg #NDTR #orangeshirtday #nationaldayfortruthandreconciliation #McCauley #community

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 10d

Whyte Avenue randomness. #yeg #whyteavenue #whyteave #streetphotography #streetphotos #photojournalism #edmonton

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 12d

Take Back the Night
September 25, 2025
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Whyte Avenue
Demanding a world where women are safe to walk the streets at night or any time. Organized by Women for Rights and Empowerment.
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#yeg #yegwomen #TakeBackTheNight #protest #women #photojournalism #StreetPhotography

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Boyle McCauley News @bmcnews.bsky.social · 14d

The October-November edition of Boyle McCauley News is online! Here is a look at what you can find at bmcnews.org. #yeg

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 16d

On September 22nd, hundreds of Edmonton students walked out of class to rally at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton to support their teachers.
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#yeg #ableg #education #abeducation #students #teachers #photojournalism #yegphotographer

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 17d

When at Paper Birch Books I cannot walk out empty-handed. #yeg #books #reading

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 17d

Draw the Line - a day of action encompassing a variety of social justice issues such as climate change, peace, migrant rights, and more. September 20, 2025 from City Hall to the Legislature. #yeg #yegdt #drawtheline #protest #photojournalism #yegphotographer #streetphotography #ableg #canpoli

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 19d

It’s a mural. Of a monkey. IT’S A MONKEY MURAL! On the side of Tirecraft at 162 St. and Stony Plain Road. I LOVE MONKEYS! #yeg #spr #stonyplainroad #mural #yegart #streetart #streetphotography #yegphotographer

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 21d

A story about last week's rally to support the search for Samuel Bird, at Alberta Native News.
www.albertanativenews.com/rally-held-i...
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#yeg #yegwriter #photojournalism #journalism #SamuelBird #Indigenous #MMIEP #yegphotographer #bringsamuelbirdhome

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 22d

Boyle Street/102A Avenue
September 13, 2025
These two women caught my eye because of their beautiful smiles and outfits. They had a casual, relaxed vibe and were heading in the direction of the Yoruba Gbode Festival in Churchill Square.
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#yeg #yegdt #StreetPhotography #StreetPhoto #yegphotographer

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 23d

20 years of the Kaleido Festival. Photos taken on September 6th, 2025.
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#yeg #yegdt #yegevents #yegfestivals #AlbertaAvenue #yegphotographer #edmonton #community #festival #kaleidofestival

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 23d

Jemma turned 2 last week. One of her presents was a Lambchop dog toy. This is what I came home to on Saturday evening. #yeg #dogsofinstagram #maltipoo

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 24d

Annual Parkview Pancake Breakfast presented by the Parkview Preschool.
September 13, 2025.
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#yeg #yegwestend #parkview #pancakebreakfast #yegevents #eventphotography #yegphotographer #edmonton #CommunityLeagueDay

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 24d

I heard the intriguing sounds coming from the direction of Churchill Square on Saturday afternoon. It was the Yoruba Gbode Festival showcasing Yoruba culture, music, food, and fashion. It was a colourful feast for all senses!
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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 25d

“Scroll Myself to Sleep”
For my fellow insomniacs: how many of us do this? #insomnia #socialmedia #song #influencers #originalsong

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Alberta Labour History Institute @ablabourhistory.bsky.social · 26d

Book Launch:
The Art of Solidarity
Humanities Centre
Lecture Theatre L1-L2
University of Alberta
Wed. Sept. 24
6:30-8:30 p.m.

Featuring several of the book's contributors, including ALHI board members Alvin Finkel, Don Bouzek, and Donna Coombs-Montrose, as well as Maria Dunn.

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Paula Kirman @apaulagetics.bsky.social · 27d

A few words about recent events. #gunviolence #currentevents #news #charliekirk #commentary

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