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Ananasparachute
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"There's a lotta things about me you don't know anything about. Things you wouldn't understand. Things you couldn't understand. Things you shouldn't understand." -Pee-Wee Herman 🚫 NO DM'S 🚫 NO MAGA
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 1h
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Sadly, this is not an isolated incident.

#indigenous people face this in our #healthcare system all the time.

#Asagwara seems to keep trying to placate with platitudes.

My heart goes out to the Cook family for their unimaginable loss.

#racism #indigenous #health
‘Why was she turned away?’ Manitoba woman dies, hours after being sent home from hospital
One family is now desperately searching for answers, after they say their loved one was turned away from a Manitoba hospital.
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 2h
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Let me get this straight (from article) ; the "trend" is decreasing, but the numbers are increasing?

I suck at math..make that make sense.

Same old smoke and mirrors. ..and it's the kids that suffer.

#indigenous #cfs #childwelfare #manitoba #colonization
'Unacceptably high' number of kids in CFS care, advocate says as Manitoba sees jump | CBC News
The number of children in care in Manitoba is up for the first time in several years, as Indigenous youth in the system continue to vastly outnumber non-Indigenous children.
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 1d
mind blowing. This is so true.
#religiousharm
#stopdomesticabuse
#smashthepatriarchy
#feministAF
Alt-text: Social media post by Mandy Nicole about pastors and abusive relationships. Transcribed Text: Mandy Nicole, First of Her Name @ThatMandyNicole A lot of pastors have to encourage women to stay with abusive husbands because if they taught women how to recognize abuse and leave it, women would be leaving their churches too.
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 1d
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RIP, Melinda Lynxleg. May justice be done.

Sending my deepest condolences to her family and community. I hope that finding her killers brings them a measure of peace.

#mmiwg2s #melindalynxleg #indigenous #sayhername #tootinaowaziibeengtreatyreserve
#treaty2
Long Description: The image shows an Indigenous woman, identified as Melinda Lynxleg, smiling in a snowy outdoor setting. They wear a black headband and a matching scarf. Snowflakes are visible on the scarf. The background is a soft, blurry white, suggesting a snow-covered landscape. The person has dark hair tied up and their expression is cheerful. There is a drawing of pink lips in a kissing gesture on her scarf, that may have been added to the photo.
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 1d
Happy #Diwali to all who celebrate!! Wishing you peace and prosperity in your new year.
The image depicts a festive design for Diwali, also known as Deepavali or the Festival of Lights, celebrated by Indians worldwide. In the center of the image is an ornately designed diya (oil lamp), filled with lit oil and standing on what appears to be a patterned carpet or mat. The diya is one of several such lamps featured in the illustration; there are four other diyas visible in total – three hanging on the left side of the image with a decorative backdrop, and one at the bottom right corner. All diyas have intricate designs similar to the central one, indicating they're part of the same celebration. Surrounding the central diya is a decorative structure that resembles a traditional Indian archway, richly adorned with patterns and designs that reflect the beauty associated with Indian culture. This arch-like frame has a warm golden hue complementing the deep purple background. Above the arch-like frame, within a semicircular shape outlined by a darker shade, are the words "Happy Diwali" written in a stylish font that captures the celebratory nature of the festival. Below this greeting, another line reads "Festivals of Lights", which reinforces the theme of the holiday. The overall aesthetic of the image uses a color palette typical for Diwali – deep purples, bright golds, and shades of orange – symbolizing the triumph of good, wisdom, and light over evil. The use of glowing elements emphasizes the concept of illumination and brightness associated with the festival.
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 3d
Love this.
#ramdass
ong Description: The black-and-white image features a man with a bald head and a long, full beard, sitting in a meditative posture. He wears a light-colored robe, and his eyes are closed, suggesting a state of contemplation or meditation. The background shows blurred objects and shelves, possibly indicating a room with various items. The lower half of the image contains a quote in bold white text. Alt-text: A man in meditation with a quote by Ram Dass. Transcribed Text: Insta-@Vedanta.Philosophy Everything changes once we identify with being the witness to the story, instead of the actor in it. Ram Dass -
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 3d
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"It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down"

This song came out almost 60(!) years ago, and the same situations are happening now.

#buffalospringfield #forwhatitsworth #nokings #protest
Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth 1967
YouTube video by PettyYou007
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 3d
#knowyourrights #aclu #protest
Alt-text: An informational poster titled "Know Your Protest Rights" by the ACLU with six guidelines on a black background. Transcribed Text: KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS You don’t need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don’t need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you’re not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries. If you get stopped by the police, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away. If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don’t sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present. If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney—no matter your citizenship or immigration status. ACLU
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 4d
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Our #healthcaresystem in #manitoba is in a complete shambles, and the health care minister just keeps trying to placate with promises and meetings and committees.

People need help NOW!

#mentalhealth #mbpoli #mentalhealthcare #healthcarecrisis #burnout
HSC crisis response centre desperately understaffed amid surge in patients: union
A mental-health crisis centre in Winnipeg is “dangerously” understaffed and failing to keep pace with a surge in walk-in patients, a union that represents some employees told the Free Press.
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 4d
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I've never seen #princeandrew 's infamous #bbc interview that took place 5 yrs ago.

Warning..you need hip waders to listen to this BS.

If he were poor, he'd be behind bars.
Prince Andrew & the Epstein Scandal: The Newsnight Interview - BBC News
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 4d
That's what happens when you elect a sex offender as your #president .
#felon47 #ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles
#FuckMAGA
Alt-text: "Text on black background discussing age-related expectations and responsibility contrasts." Transcribed Text: "MAGA: 12 year old girls are old enough to carry their uncle’s baby to term. Also MAGA: The 31 year old racist is just a kid. Let he who hasn’t said the n word in their group chat cast the first stone."
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 4d
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So..he gave up his titles, but still insists he's innocent.

If he were innocent, he'd be fighting the allegations, and so would the palace.

Can you sweat now, #princeandrew ??
#royalfamily #ukpoli #ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles
A statement by Prince Andrew
In discussion with The King, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and...
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 4d
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It's about time!
#royalfamily #princeandrew #ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles #ukpoli
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after 'discussion with King'
In a statement, the prince says:
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 5d
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This is revolting. #winnipeg is last in the country for #hospice beds. We have 16, for a population of 834,678. That's appalling.

As per usual, our health minister is blowing smoke.

Dying people can't wait.
#dignity #healthcare #mbhealth
‘Just inhumane’: Manitoba family waiting for hospice bed for grandmother
A Winnipeg family is pleading for change as their grandmother waits for a hospice bed to spend the final months of her life.
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 5d
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#restinpeace, #samuelbird . May #justice be done.

Sending my deepest condolences to his family and community.
Man charged with murder as remains of Samuel Bird located outside Edmonton | CBC News
The remains of 14-year-old Samuel Bird have been located and a murder charge has been laid in his death, police said Thursday.
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 7d
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I LOVE #iphone 's new #callscreen feature.
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 7d
Thank goodness the #israelihostages are all home. Now, the long process of #healing from this terrible ordeal begins.
May they find comfort, peace, recovery, and love. Sending love also to all the hostages and their families who never made it home; #maytheirmemoriesbeablessing.
#stopantisemitism
Alt-text: "Initial Reports From Freed Hostages" with details of severe conditions experienced by individuals during captivity. Transcribed Text: Unimaginable. Unforgivable. The truth from freed hostages. Initial Reports From Freed Hostages: Avinatan Or was held in isolation for two years and starved, losing 40% of his body weight in captivity. Matan Angrest was beaten so badly he lost consciousness and suffered from severe psychological warfare as the terrorists constantly told him lies about his family. Elkana Bohbot was kept shackled underground in darkness and is suffering from severe pain after being overfed by Hamas in the days leading up to his release, which Israeli medical professionals said could have been fatal after his prolonged starvation. He lost all sense of time and space. Rom Braslavski was shot at, physically beat, kept in complete darkness, was not allowed any showers and was starved. Evyatar David was bound by his hands and feet, and spent weeks with bags over his head, blood dripping from wounded limbs. He was starved and forced to dig his own grave. Ziv and Gali Berman were held separately and completely cut off from the outside world. Omri Miran was held in 23 different places in Gaza. Text ISRAEL to 24722 to stand with Israel. TheRealZvi AIPAC
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 7d
#GeorgeFloyd would have been 52. When he cried out #icantbreathe, mother's hearts broke everywhere and wished we could have saved him.

#seekjustice in his name. #restinpower. #blacklivesmatter #defundpolice #policecauseharm
At the top, there is a bold white text that reads "GEORGE FLOYD" followed by another line stating "WOULD HAVE BEEN 52 TODAY". Image is of George Floyd in a dark shirt, against dark brown bricks.
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 8d
#indigenous
#indigenousday
#joyharjo
#poetry
Alt-text: Abstract red and black background with a poem by Joy Harjo in white text. Transcribed Text: Recognize whose lands these are on which we stand. Ask the deer, turtle, and the crane. Make sure the spirits of these lands are respected and treated with goodwill. The land is a being who remembers everything. You will have to answer to your children, and their children, and theirs— The red shimmer of remembering will compel you up the night to walk the perimeter of truth for understanding... By listening we will understand who we are in this holy realm of words. — Joy Harjo from the poem Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 8d
#lgbbt2s #indigenous #indigenouspeoplesday
Alt-text: Digital poster with gradient background for Indigenous Peoples' Day, featuring text and an image of a person raising their fist. Transcribed Text: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY HONORING THOSE NATIVE TO TURTLE ISLAND AND CENTERING TWO-SPIRIT PEOPLE The Two-Spirit Era began in 1975, when Barbara Cameron (Hunkpapa Lakota) and Randy Burns (Northern Paiute) founded the first-ever queer organization of First Nation people: Gay American Indians (GAI). Photo features Randy Burns.
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 8d
#indigenous #indigenousday #unceded #DecolonizeYourMind
#fuckcolumbus
lt-text: Text announcing Anishinaabe Giizhigad, Indigenous Peoples' Day, on a red background with decorative stripes and a circular logo. Transcribed Text: ANISHINAABE GIIZHIGAD INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY Anishinaabe Giizhigad: Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honors the history, strength, and living cultures of Indigenous peoples across the Americas. It stands as a reminder that despite centuries of colonization and attempts to erase us, we are still here. Our languages, songs, and teachings continue to thrive, carried forward by the next generations. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is not only a reflection of the past, but a celebration of survival and renewal. We are still here, speaking, creating, and living our ways, just as our ancestors dreamed we would. The image is divided into two sections. On the left side, a person is standing on a grass field under a partly cloudy sky, assembling a tipi frame made of several long wooden poles that converge at the top. The person is wearing a gray hoodie, jeans, and a dark cap. In the background, there are buildings and poles visible. The right side of the image is a red poster. The top part shows the text "Columbus Day" crossed out with black lines, and below it is an image of a historical figure who is also crossed out. Beneath them, in bold white text, it says "ANISHINAABE GIIZHIGAD," followed by smaller text "INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY." At the bottom is a circular design with the text "ANISHINAABE MARSHALL ASINI LEARNING."
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 8d
native-land.ca

This is a very cool resource that tells you what Indigenous territory you are residing on, globally.

I'm on #treatyoneterritory, and the #homelandofthemetisnation

#nativeland #indigenous #unceded
Native-Land.ca | Our home on native land
Native Land is a resource to learn more about Indigenous territories, languages, lands, and ways of life. We welcome you to our site.
native-land.ca
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 9d
#fuckcolumbus
#indigenous
#resist
#ColonialOccupation
#thanksgivingiscolonialist
Alt-text: Satirical cartoon of European explorers meeting Indigenous people with text about smallpox and Christopher Columbus. Transcribed Text: "DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE OUT A PLATE OF SMALLPOX FOR CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS TONIGHT!"
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 9d
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FYI, for #manitobans , or visitors.

I don't like #thanksgiving, or believe in it, but hey, it's a day off for many.

#longweekend #fuckcolumbus #stupidcolonialholiday
Thanksgiving in Manitoba:: Here's a list of openings, closings on the long weekend | CBC News
Some businesses and services will be closed on Oct. 13 when many Manitobans celebrate the Thanksgiving long weekend. Here is what will be open and closed on Monday.
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Ananasparachute @ananasparachute.bsky.social · 10d
We got our #flushots and #covdishots today. Make sure you go get yours!

For more resources, check out:

protectourpeoplemb.ca

#protectourpeople #indigenoushealth #GetVaccinated

#protectourpeoplemb

#protectourcommunities

#doitforourelders

#doitforourchildren
This image is a public health campaign poster which aims to encourage people to take action to protect both themselves and their community. The main message on the poster is "PROTECT YOURSELF. PROTECT OUR PEOPLE." which is displayed in bold, capitalized letters across the center of the top half of the poster. To the right-hand side of this central message is a graphic icon that represents medical services – it shows a syringe next to a pill bottle with a cross, indicating vaccination or medication as methods for health protection. Below the main text, there's an action-oriented call to booking an appointment, stated as "BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY". This is written in a larger font size to ensure visibility and urgency. The poster also includes a website address at the bottom which is "PROTECTOURPEOPLEMB.CA", likely providing further information or directing individuals to where they can book an appointment. The color scheme of the poster uses vibrant colors including yellow, red, blue, and white which are often associated with trustworthiness, caution, attention, and cleanliness, reinforcing themes of safety and health care. Additionally, the design incorporates diagonal stripes in multiple colors at the corners on the left-hand side, adding visual interest while maintaining focus on the primary message of the poster.