Sandra Orock
@syojam.bsky.social
Pacific Northwest grown, Alaska Native ancestry. I enjoy photography, dahlias, home canning and travel. Calico cats live with me.
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Today we honor the flippered citizens of our icy nation.
Whether you celebrate whilst eating a democracy sausage in Oz, doomscrolling in America, pulling maple taps in Canada, or elsewhere, we appreciate the support! #worldpenguinday
Whether you celebrate whilst eating a democracy sausage in Oz, doomscrolling in America, pulling maple taps in Canada, or elsewhere, we appreciate the support! #worldpenguinday
April 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Today we honor the flippered citizens of our icy nation.
Whether you celebrate whilst eating a democracy sausage in Oz, doomscrolling in America, pulling maple taps in Canada, or elsewhere, we appreciate the support! #worldpenguinday
Whether you celebrate whilst eating a democracy sausage in Oz, doomscrolling in America, pulling maple taps in Canada, or elsewhere, we appreciate the support! #worldpenguinday
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As someone who experienced threats and harassment from armed extremists for over a decade, I have empathy for anyone who feels afraid of retaliation for free speech. But at the end of the day, we all must make a choice: back down or double down.
April 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
As someone who experienced threats and harassment from armed extremists for over a decade, I have empathy for anyone who feels afraid of retaliation for free speech. But at the end of the day, we all must make a choice: back down or double down.
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🇵🇹✈️❌ Portugal Defense Minister announced that Portugal will not purchase F-35 fighter jets from the US, citing geopolitical uncertainty and the unpredictability of American policy.
March 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
🇵🇹✈️❌ Portugal Defense Minister announced that Portugal will not purchase F-35 fighter jets from the US, citing geopolitical uncertainty and the unpredictability of American policy.
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Holy crap. When the Native groups are scrubbing the word Native from their websites, we are in fricking deep trouble. Also **** the UA BOR. That was a cowardly move and they should be ashamed.
The University of Alaska's Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program has (seemingly) scrubbed most instances of "Alaska Native" on its website. This coincides with the UA Board of Regents voting to get rid of DEI-related language.
(Left image is Wayback machine from Jan. 15)
(Left image is Wayback machine from Jan. 15)
February 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Holy crap. When the Native groups are scrubbing the word Native from their websites, we are in fricking deep trouble. Also **** the UA BOR. That was a cowardly move and they should be ashamed.
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Happy Elizabeth Peratrovich Day! Ḵaax̱gal.aat (1911–1958), who was Raven of the Tlingit Lukaax.ádi clan, gave a moving speech that is believed to be a large reason the first civil rights bill for Alaska Natives was passed in 1945. Read more about her here:
archives.alaska.gov/education/pe...
archives.alaska.gov/education/pe...
February 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Happy Elizabeth Peratrovich Day! Ḵaax̱gal.aat (1911–1958), who was Raven of the Tlingit Lukaax.ádi clan, gave a moving speech that is believed to be a large reason the first civil rights bill for Alaska Natives was passed in 1945. Read more about her here:
archives.alaska.gov/education/pe...
archives.alaska.gov/education/pe...
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Gilligan, do not return at this time. The Howell's can go.
February 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Gilligan, do not return at this time. The Howell's can go.
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Dear Yam Tits and Yam Tits
#AlwaysDenali
#AlwaysDenali
February 14, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Dear Yam Tits and Yam Tits
#AlwaysDenali
#AlwaysDenali
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Wow. Thank you Governor!
Very proud to announce the Department of Health will now process all requests to change gender designation on birth certificates within three business days. Previously, there was as much as a 10 month wait.
February 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Wow. Thank you Governor!
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It was a great mail day. I really enjoyed @hollyguise.bsky.social's article on how Indigenous activists, artists, & their allies fought for environmental justice in Alaska—and now look forward to her book! Congratulations! #alaskasky @uwapress.bsky.social 🗃️❄️
February 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
It was a great mail day. I really enjoyed @hollyguise.bsky.social's article on how Indigenous activists, artists, & their allies fought for environmental justice in Alaska—and now look forward to her book! Congratulations! #alaskasky @uwapress.bsky.social 🗃️❄️
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The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.
February 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.
Seattle’s Lumen Field honoring Black History Month.
February 2, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Seattle’s Lumen Field honoring Black History Month.
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"Dangerous rollback": Trump Department of Education reverses Biden-era Title IX rules: The changes will make reporting complaints harder and eliminate protections for LGBTQ+ students
"Dangerous rollback": Trump Department of Education reverses Biden-era Title IX rules
The changes will make reporting complaints harder and eliminate protections for LGBTQ+ students
www.salon.com
February 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"Dangerous rollback": Trump Department of Education reverses Biden-era Title IX rules: The changes will make reporting complaints harder and eliminate protections for LGBTQ+ students
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1948 view of Denali and Wonder Lake by photographer Ansel Adams. After this shot, he tried for more, but clouds quickly obscured the peak, something familiar to Alaskans. #alaskahistory #denali #alaska
January 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
1948 view of Denali and Wonder Lake by photographer Ansel Adams. After this shot, he tried for more, but clouds quickly obscured the peak, something familiar to Alaskans. #alaskahistory #denali #alaska
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Brave yourselves for more of the like.
January 21, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Brave yourselves for more of the like.
If you know.
Something scary in the freezer section at the grocers.
Something scary in the freezer section at the grocers.
January 20, 2025 at 1:44 AM
If you know.
Something scary in the freezer section at the grocers.
Something scary in the freezer section at the grocers.
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Four years ago today, people around the world watched in horror as a violent mob stormed our nation's Capitol in a direct assault on our democracy. (1/3)
January 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Four years ago today, people around the world watched in horror as a violent mob stormed our nation's Capitol in a direct assault on our democracy. (1/3)
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Nice write up about the Caleb Scholars program, including funders, a little history, and a reminder that all members of the steering committee (including me!) and the students are Inuit 💜
knom.org/2024/12/18/k...
knom.org/2024/12/18/k...
Kawerak's Caleb Scholars program sets sights on Annual Gathering in Utqiaġvik - KNOM Radio Mission
After years of meeting in Anchorage or Fairbanks, Kawerak's Caleb Scholars Program is "indigenizing" their annual gatherings. The Caleb Scholars Program supports Inuit students from coastal Arctic com...
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January 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Nice write up about the Caleb Scholars program, including funders, a little history, and a reminder that all members of the steering committee (including me!) and the students are Inuit 💜
knom.org/2024/12/18/k...
knom.org/2024/12/18/k...
Happy Caturday. The Presidential Freedom Awards were awesome. Thank you Mr. President.
January 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Happy Caturday. The Presidential Freedom Awards were awesome. Thank you Mr. President.
They don’t share well. Gidget is waiting for a safe moment to jump on Bella. Calico Cats are my favorite.
December 31, 2024 at 3:31 AM
They don’t share well. Gidget is waiting for a safe moment to jump on Bella. Calico Cats are my favorite.
Merry Christmas! My dad was a television repairman. Loved this vintage image.
December 25, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Merry Christmas! My dad was a television repairman. Loved this vintage image.
Pecan Pie for Christmas.
Wishing everyone a Merry one.
Wishing everyone a Merry one.
December 24, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Pecan Pie for Christmas.
Wishing everyone a Merry one.
Wishing everyone a Merry one.