Taraya Middleton
@tmiddlet.bsky.social
Books. Tea. Cats. Random stuff. Nothing interesting happens in my life, therefore nothing interesting to share on social feeds.
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I wonder how many other national sport organizations will follow Skate Canada's lead. www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Skate Canada won’t host Alberta events due to sports gender law
Skate Canada says it won’t host national and international-level events in Alberta, citing provincial law that restricts transgender athletes from participating in female-only sport divisions.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I wonder how many other national sport organizations will follow Skate Canada's lead. www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
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If you want to fight back!
Stop Smith
Help support trans youth and their families in Alberta.
www.stop-smith.ca
December 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
If you want to fight back!
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On International Human Rights Day, the Canadian Pride Caucus has issued a statement of concern regarding the use of the notwithstanding clause to undermine fundamental human rights. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
December 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
On International Human Rights Day, the Canadian Pride Caucus has issued a statement of concern regarding the use of the notwithstanding clause to undermine fundamental human rights. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Been going on for years. Read this awful report about Calgary cop sexual abusers from 2020.
www.straight.com/news/dana-la...
www.straight.com/news/dana-la...
Dana Larsen: Calgary cops forced to perform orgasms in public
According to a Vancouver writer and drug-policy reform advocate, the whole concept of police vice squads is a relic from the past and should be set aside.
www.straight.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Been going on for years. Read this awful report about Calgary cop sexual abusers from 2020.
www.straight.com/news/dana-la...
www.straight.com/news/dana-la...
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Saturday, December 6th is Canada's National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence against Women. It commemorates the '89 Montreal Massacre where 14 women were targeted & killed for daring to study engineering.
Attend your local vigil & come learn community care with me
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Attend your local vigil & come learn community care with me
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Saturday, December 6th is Canada's National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence against Women. It commemorates the '89 Montreal Massacre where 14 women were targeted & killed for daring to study engineering.
Attend your local vigil & come learn community care with me
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Attend your local vigil & come learn community care with me
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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“The Haisla Nation, who were firmly against that proposal at that time, still maintain that same position today regarding an oil pipeline and export facility in their territory.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
haisla.ca/joint-statem...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
haisla.ca/joint-statem...
Joint Statement of Haisla Nation and District of Kitimat - Haisla Nation
November 26, 2025 – Haisla Traditional Territory, British Columbia
haisla.ca
November 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
“The Haisla Nation, who were firmly against that proposal at that time, still maintain that same position today regarding an oil pipeline and export facility in their territory.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
haisla.ca/joint-statem...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
haisla.ca/joint-statem...
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This afternoon, I informed the Prime Minister of my decision to resign as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages, Minister of Nature and Parks Canada, as well as his Lieutenant in Quebec.
You can find my full statement below.
You can find my full statement below.
November 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
This afternoon, I informed the Prime Minister of my decision to resign as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages, Minister of Nature and Parks Canada, as well as his Lieutenant in Quebec.
You can find my full statement below.
You can find my full statement below.
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Thank you to the Assembly of First Nations for standing up for the human and charter rights of 2SLGBTQQIA+ Albertans.
The UCP government must immediately withdraw Bill 9 and uphold the inherent rights, teachings, and responsibilities of all first peoples.
The UCP government must immediately withdraw Bill 9 and uphold the inherent rights, teachings, and responsibilities of all first peoples.
November 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Thank you to the Assembly of First Nations for standing up for the human and charter rights of 2SLGBTQQIA+ Albertans.
The UCP government must immediately withdraw Bill 9 and uphold the inherent rights, teachings, and responsibilities of all first peoples.
The UCP government must immediately withdraw Bill 9 and uphold the inherent rights, teachings, and responsibilities of all first peoples.
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80 toxic drug OVERDOSES occurred within 24 hours with one shelter running out of naloxone.
This is why harm reduction services are vital in saving lives, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.
x.com/CHEK_News/st...
This is why harm reduction services are vital in saving lives, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.
x.com/CHEK_News/st...
CHEK News on X: "Desperation reached dangerous levels in Cowichan on Tuesday, where officials say as many as 80 toxic drug overdoses occurred in just 24 hours, with one shelter even running out of naloxone. https://t.co/fqRCUDhMZ8" / X
Desperation reached dangerous levels in Cowichan on Tuesday, where officials say as many as 80 toxic drug overdoses occurred in just 24 hours, with one shelter even running out of naloxone. https://t.co/fqRCUDhMZ8
x.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
80 toxic drug OVERDOSES occurred within 24 hours with one shelter running out of naloxone.
This is why harm reduction services are vital in saving lives, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.
x.com/CHEK_News/st...
This is why harm reduction services are vital in saving lives, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.
x.com/CHEK_News/st...
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Sexual assault, femicide, domestic violence, etc. stories are all over the news these days and it can make us feel really overwhelmed and powerless.
Might I suggest signing up to learn bystander intervention? It'll give you concrete tools to feel empowered. And it's free!
Join me:
Might I suggest signing up to learn bystander intervention? It'll give you concrete tools to feel empowered. And it's free!
Join me:
@julieslalonde | Linktree
Come learn bystander intervention with me - It's free!
linktr.ee
November 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Sexual assault, femicide, domestic violence, etc. stories are all over the news these days and it can make us feel really overwhelmed and powerless.
Might I suggest signing up to learn bystander intervention? It'll give you concrete tools to feel empowered. And it's free!
Join me:
Might I suggest signing up to learn bystander intervention? It'll give you concrete tools to feel empowered. And it's free!
Join me:
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I am truly and genuinely so glad you asked!
This site is a one-stop shop for reasons why ULINE sucks ass, and a massive link list of handy alternative companies AND a short blacklist of ULINE-alikes to avoid!
refuseuline.com
This site is a one-stop shop for reasons why ULINE sucks ass, and a massive link list of handy alternative companies AND a short blacklist of ULINE-alikes to avoid!
refuseuline.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I am truly and genuinely so glad you asked!
This site is a one-stop shop for reasons why ULINE sucks ass, and a massive link list of handy alternative companies AND a short blacklist of ULINE-alikes to avoid!
refuseuline.com
This site is a one-stop shop for reasons why ULINE sucks ass, and a massive link list of handy alternative companies AND a short blacklist of ULINE-alikes to avoid!
refuseuline.com
Hey Calgary friends. Please join this protest tomorrow night. I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend as I’m out of province but i am with you in solidarity.
NO EXCUSES. THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE. YOUR RIGHTS ARE BEING TAKEN AWAY ***RIGHT NOW*** BY THE ALBERTA GOVERNMENT. IT'S TIME TO TAKE A STAND.
McDougall Centre from 5-7 pm. it's time to STAND UP or get rolled over
#NotwithstandingClause #CharterRightsAndFreedoms #yyc #abpoli #ableg
McDougall Centre from 5-7 pm. it's time to STAND UP or get rolled over
#NotwithstandingClause #CharterRightsAndFreedoms #yyc #abpoli #ableg
November 20, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Hey Calgary friends. Please join this protest tomorrow night. I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend as I’m out of province but i am with you in solidarity.
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I don't want to hear Danielle Smith ever describe herself as a libertarian again.
November 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I don't want to hear Danielle Smith ever describe herself as a libertarian again.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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@pressprogress.ca needs your solidarity and support right now more than ever
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
PressProgress: Defend Canadian Journalism
pressprogress.ca
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
@pressprogress.ca needs your solidarity and support right now more than ever
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
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Petition to keep Alberta in Canada is really close to collecting enough signatures, but we need to have a “comfort margin” in case some signatures get rejected.
PLEASE, continue signing the #ForeverCanadian petition!!!
globalnews.ca/news/1148977...
PLEASE, continue signing the #ForeverCanadian petition!!!
globalnews.ca/news/1148977...
Petition to keep Alberta in Canada ‘really close’ to collecting enough signatures | Globalnews.ca
Organizers of the 'Forever Canadian' petition say they are 'really, really close' to collecting enough signature to trigger a vote on the province's future in Canada.
globalnews.ca
October 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Petition to keep Alberta in Canada is really close to collecting enough signatures, but we need to have a “comfort margin” in case some signatures get rejected.
PLEASE, continue signing the #ForeverCanadian petition!!!
globalnews.ca/news/1148977...
PLEASE, continue signing the #ForeverCanadian petition!!!
globalnews.ca/news/1148977...
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Looking a bit tired and with sniffles, here’s an update on the #ForeverCanadian Unity Bus tour and on our signature count.
It’s looking really good, but we need to push it across the finish line. Keep in mind that some signatures may get rejected.
Thank you volunteers!
#ableg
It’s looking really good, but we need to push it across the finish line. Keep in mind that some signatures may get rejected.
Thank you volunteers!
#ableg
October 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Looking a bit tired and with sniffles, here’s an update on the #ForeverCanadian Unity Bus tour and on our signature count.
It’s looking really good, but we need to push it across the finish line. Keep in mind that some signatures may get rejected.
Thank you volunteers!
#ableg
It’s looking really good, but we need to push it across the finish line. Keep in mind that some signatures may get rejected.
Thank you volunteers!
#ableg
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But I was told SeXuAl AsSaUlT aLlEgAtIoNs RuIn MeN's LiVeS
Carter Hart agrees to join the Golden Knights after being acquitted of sexual assault
Goaltender Carter Hart has agreed to sign with the Vegas Golden Knights, becoming the first of the five 2018 Canada world junior hockey players to land an NHL contract since they were acquitted of sex...
ca.sports.yahoo.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
But I was told SeXuAl AsSaUlT aLlEgAtIoNs RuIn MeN's LiVeS
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We are standing with hundreds of other Canadian non-profits in denouncing the proposed cuts to Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
Alongside 175+ organizations across Canada, including leading 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations like @egalecanada.bsky.social, @fiertecappride.bsky.social, Pride at Work Canada, Enchanté Network & Dignity Network Canada, we are sounding the alarm about potential cuts to Women & Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
September 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We are standing with hundreds of other Canadian non-profits in denouncing the proposed cuts to Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
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Danielle Smith Displaying citizenship on drivers license is Alberta’s version of apartheid. All provincial programs are equally available to citizens and permanent residents. There isn’t one true reason for this, other than populist nativism and shunning of newcomers.
#ableg
#ableg
September 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Danielle Smith Displaying citizenship on drivers license is Alberta’s version of apartheid. All provincial programs are equally available to citizens and permanent residents. There isn’t one true reason for this, other than populist nativism and shunning of newcomers.
#ableg
#ableg
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So Alberta is marking citizenship on its licenses
What the fuck are we doing?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
What the fuck are we doing?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta to become 1st province with mandatory 'citizenship markers' on driver's licences | CBC News
The government of Alberta announced Monday that driver's licences and identification cards will feature "Canadian citizenship markers." The mandatory change, which is the first of its kind in Canada, ...
www.cbc.ca
September 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
So Alberta is marking citizenship on its licenses
What the fuck are we doing?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
What the fuck are we doing?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Canada’s Parliament just gave Charlie Kirk a standing ovation.
You can oppose political violence without rewriting the legacy of a man who did a lot of harm to vulnerable and marginalized communities.
But Canada’s politicians, some media and many employers don’t seem to entirely understand that:
You can oppose political violence without rewriting the legacy of a man who did a lot of harm to vulnerable and marginalized communities.
But Canada’s politicians, some media and many employers don’t seem to entirely understand that:
September 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Canada’s Parliament just gave Charlie Kirk a standing ovation.
You can oppose political violence without rewriting the legacy of a man who did a lot of harm to vulnerable and marginalized communities.
But Canada’s politicians, some media and many employers don’t seem to entirely understand that:
You can oppose political violence without rewriting the legacy of a man who did a lot of harm to vulnerable and marginalized communities.
But Canada’s politicians, some media and many employers don’t seem to entirely understand that:
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Your reminder that Moderna’s newly updated COVID vaccine, targeting the LP.8.1 variant, has been approved by Health Canada and, for the first time, will be manufactured here in Canada. So I fully expect those of us who want it to be able to get it. When? I would think late October.
September 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Your reminder that Moderna’s newly updated COVID vaccine, targeting the LP.8.1 variant, has been approved by Health Canada and, for the first time, will be manufactured here in Canada. So I fully expect those of us who want it to be able to get it. When? I would think late October.