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Terry-Lee Marttinen

@tlmarttinen.bsky.social

Nordic Colonialism, Indigenized Lutheranism & Eugenics. Interests: Lived Stories/ Race & Genetics/ Disability & Euthanasia. PhD (C) CMH Oxford Brookes U. http://CONFRONT-EUGENICS.ORG. Research Collaboration-CEMFOR Uppsala U. SSHRC Awardee

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD@madhupai.bsky.social · 2d ago

Decolonising the scalpel: transforming indigenous surgical care A must read essay @thelancet.com by Canada's first Indigenous (Métis) paediatric surgeon www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Decolonising the scalpel: transforming indigenous surgical care

I present this Reflection as Canada's first Indigenous (Métis) paediatric surgeon, a role which I assumed in 2012. This racialised first reflects two sides of colonial society: a new standard and hope...

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Terry-Lee Marttinen@tlmarttinen.bsky.social · yesterday

It takes arts and culture to foster a sense of community and belonging, so we don't become completely objectified as extractive labour working to benefit others.

Clare Blackwood@clareblackwood.bsky.social · 2d ago

Doug Ford has a series of commercials out right now encouraging people to go into the trades, and in one of them the man states that he originally wanted to become a music teacher but instead went into a job that impacts and helps his community and ohhh BOY do I have fucking feelings about this

Terry-Lee Marttinen@tlmarttinen.bsky.social · yesterday

I live on a US/Canada border. Most people I know stopped traveling to the US. We won't visit there until the Trump administration is out.

Mary Gillis@marygillis.bsky.social · 2d ago

I understand why they're doing this, but fuck them. These mayors can't guarantee the safety of their own citizens from ICE, and they sure as hell can't guarantee the safety of Canadian visitors. Also, North Dakota, where 2/3 of voters voted for Trump, wants foreigners to come back? Fuck them twice.

The Breach@breachmedia.ca · 2d ago

Avi Lewis is a Jewish politician refusing to be silent about Israel’s genocide—and now he’s being threatened with violence. @judred.bsky.social writes that the lack of uproar reveals just how powerful the pro-Israel consensus remains among Canada’s elite. breachmedia.ca/im-familiar-...

I’m familiar with death threats. They show Avi Lewis is having an impact ⋆ The Breach

The National Post has suggested violence is the way “to deal” with the NDP leader for his outspoken criticism of Israel

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Tereza Hendl@terezahendl.bsky.social · yesterday

I’m reading this book, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is deeply disappointed with much of the international (campist) left and could do with some inspiring thought. Crucially, it’s a cathartic read that speaks to one’s sense of alienation, which can—at least to some extent—be rather healing

Westland Books@westlandbooks.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In this season of protests, we are delighted to announce Kavita Krishnan's new book, De-Democratisation: A Global Story. A rare perspective from the Global South on the biggest questions facing the world today, this is a re-imagined map for a world based on the shared aspiration of democracy.

Jenna Norton@jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 3d ago

"Because policy shapes health, research on policy is health research." Great article from some giants in the fields of public health, social epidemiology, and health policy research: www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...

Policy Research At The National Institutes Of Health: An Imperative In Peril | Health Affairs Forefront

Understanding the health consequences of policy is not peripheral to NIH’s mission. It is central to it.

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Luke LeBrun@lukelebrun.ca · 5d ago

The National Post is using language that seems wildly irresponsible and dangerous here Citing ancient “Jewish law,” it labels Avi Lewis as a “rodef” The ultranationalist extremist who assassinated Yitzhak Rabin rationalized his killing on the same basis: www.theguardian.com/world/2020/o...

None of this applies, however, when a Jewish person presents a clear and present danger to the Jewish community. When that happens, Jewish thought is much more forceful: you must prevent the perpetrator from causing harm. Jewish law developed two character sketches to describe such scenarios. The first is known as a "mosar" — a Jewish person who informs to oppressive authorities, potentially leading to the imprisonment, torture or death of community members. The second, called a "rodef," refers to a Jew who is actively pursuing another with the intent to harm or kill them. In both scenarios, the law is clear that a Jew is duty-bound to step in. Protecting the community and its members is the most important thing.It was around then that Yigal Amir, an earnest law student, made up his mind to kill the prime minister. Later he would insist he was not swayed by extremist rabbis; he had reached his own decision that Rabin - through his willingness to cede territory and to allow the creation of a Palestinian Authority, with its own armed police force - was a rodef and therefore a legitimate target. He got a weapon easily enough. With his brother, Amir was working on the creation of an anti-Palestinian militia. Nor was access difficult; on at least three occasions before the rally, Amir attended public events where Rabin was present. He was waiting for the right moment: he didn't want to shoot and miss.
@christoaivalis.bsky.social · 5d ago

The National Post publishes a piece suggesting people need to use "Jewish Law" to "deal" with Avi Lewis This can only really be interpreted in a threatening manner. nationalpost.com/opinion/yoni...

Wagatwe Wanjuki@wagatwe.bsky.social · 4d ago

I hope I don't come across as An Old going "back in my day"—I'm just trying to add context and history to a longstanding problem. mainstream media frequently jumps in to cover sexual assault without a lot of helpful context.

MondoAB@mondoab.bsky.social · 6d ago

Interesting story. A lot of $ "The 1GW data centre will be located in Sturgeon County, Alberta and Meta said it is investing over $13 billion CAD towards the project, which will support over 3,000 jobs during construction and over 300 jobs when operational." howardchai.substack.com/p/meta-alber...

Exclusive: Meta Paid $300.1M For 1,754-Acre Sturgeon County Data Centre Site In Alberta

Details of the land transaction for Meta’s 1GW Sturgeon County data centre in Alberta have not been previously reported.

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The Narwhal@thenarwhal.ca · 6d ago

More than 38,000 residential school survivors testified to the abuse they experienced as children. Next September, Canada plans to destroy their records.

Canada plans to destroy thousands of residential school testimonies. These women are trying to save them

The 38,000 testimonies are the largest body of evidence about children’s experiences in these institutions. Journalist Connie Walker and lawyer Kimberly Murray say losing it would mean losing history — both painful and illuminating

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Cult MTL@cultmtl.com · last wk.

Concerns over privacy have led to calls to ban smartglasses in public spaces in Canada. According to the CBC, these products are being used against women, with reports of attempts to extort money from victims to remove humiliating videos from social media platforms.

Privacy concerns prompt calls to ban smartglasses in Canada

Concerns over privacy have led to calls to ban smartglasses in Canada to prevent covertly recorded videos from being shared on social media.

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Jim Woodgett@jwoodgett.bsky.social · 2w ago

There’s a concerted campaign to undermine EDI in Canada. The evidence behind EDI policies reducing excellence are based on abysmal, flawed evidence. Look at who feels threatened by equity, diversity and inclusion. They’re the least diverse, least equitable and most exclusive people. Just no.

Jehannine (J9) Austin@j9austin.bsky.social · 2w ago

Well, this is ...something: universityaffairs.ca/news/remove-... I am tired. So very tired. This is really hard work. #AcademicSky 🧪