Kim Sutherland Mills
@bacciogelato.bsky.social
Acting on biodiversity and climate. Life is better when canoeing in the backcountry!(she/her) Anishinaabe/Haudenosaunee territory, Canada. Born at 323.04 ppm.
"We are proud of Vladyslav and of what he did. Having courage is worth more than any medal." - Zelensky
🇺🇦 Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics after refusing to back down over his banned helmet, which depicts victims of his country's war with Russia.
➡️https://u.afp.com/S6ZZ
➡️https://u.afp.com/S6ZZ
February 12, 2026 at 4:49 PM
"We are proud of Vladyslav and of what he did. Having courage is worth more than any medal." - Zelensky
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With headlines that the University of Alberta will "abandon race-based" admissions policies, remember that anti-EDI framing is designed to make it seem like the pre-EDI status quo is somehow 'neutral'. In reality, by abandoning sensible EDI policies, institutions are *doing* race-based admissions.
February 12, 2026 at 12:50 PM
With headlines that the University of Alberta will "abandon race-based" admissions policies, remember that anti-EDI framing is designed to make it seem like the pre-EDI status quo is somehow 'neutral'. In reality, by abandoning sensible EDI policies, institutions are *doing* race-based admissions.
Just learned about Save Our Winters. (Thank you @katharinehayhoe.com.)
Fewer places can safely and fairly host snow sports, and that window is closing fast.
Fewer places can safely and fairly host snow sports, and that window is closing fast.
Winter Games In The Hot Seat | Can The Winter Games Continue In a Warming World?
Mobilizing the Outdoor Community in Canada
www.protectourwinters.ca
February 12, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Just learned about Save Our Winters. (Thank you @katharinehayhoe.com.)
Fewer places can safely and fairly host snow sports, and that window is closing fast.
Fewer places can safely and fairly host snow sports, and that window is closing fast.
Bill C-12 was passed by MPs but Senators can still vote NO. Send a message now! #canpoli 🇨🇦
Tell Senators: Vote No on Bill C-12 - Migrant Rights Network
Send an Email Now! Bill C-12 was passed by MPs but Senators can still vote NO. Send a message now! Bill C-12 creates: Mass Permit Cancellation Powers: The Immigration Minister gains authority to canc...
migrantrights.ca
February 12, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Bill C-12 was passed by MPs but Senators can still vote NO. Send a message now! #canpoli 🇨🇦
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Last week Canada announced it will develop its own tailpipe standards for GHGs. That's about to get way more urgent. When EPA repeals the endangerment finding its GHG tailpipe standards, which are predicated on that finding, will immediately be defunct. Cdn law references US regs that won't exist.
February 11, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Last week Canada announced it will develop its own tailpipe standards for GHGs. That's about to get way more urgent. When EPA repeals the endangerment finding its GHG tailpipe standards, which are predicated on that finding, will immediately be defunct. Cdn law references US regs that won't exist.
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I reflexively flinched at this title but glad I clicked and read it - there are a whole bunch of good criticisms in here and I have probably been complicit in at least a few of these problems in my time
this is excellent, and broadly relevant well outside of environmentalism open.substack.com/pub/drlennec...
I Said Environmentalism Was Out of Ideas. I Was Wrong. It's Worse.
How the people fighting for the planet lost touch with the people living on it
open.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
I reflexively flinched at this title but glad I clicked and read it - there are a whole bunch of good criticisms in here and I have probably been complicit in at least a few of these problems in my time
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🚨NEW HoC PETITION: End Canadian support for 🇺🇸ICE
Sign Petition e-7146 to end funding, contracts, exports, ICE offices in Canada, and the Safe Third Country Agreement.
✍️: 2,664
⏱️: 6/6/2026
Defund ICE: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
🍁Vive le Canada🍁
#elbowsup #cdnpoli #canadasky #boycottusa #uspoli
Sign Petition e-7146 to end funding, contracts, exports, ICE offices in Canada, and the Safe Third Country Agreement.
✍️: 2,664
⏱️: 6/6/2026
Defund ICE: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
🍁Vive le Canada🍁
#elbowsup #cdnpoli #canadasky #boycottusa #uspoli
Petition e-7146 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
February 10, 2026 at 6:22 PM
🚨NEW HoC PETITION: End Canadian support for 🇺🇸ICE
Sign Petition e-7146 to end funding, contracts, exports, ICE offices in Canada, and the Safe Third Country Agreement.
✍️: 2,664
⏱️: 6/6/2026
Defund ICE: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
🍁Vive le Canada🍁
#elbowsup #cdnpoli #canadasky #boycottusa #uspoli
Sign Petition e-7146 to end funding, contracts, exports, ICE offices in Canada, and the Safe Third Country Agreement.
✍️: 2,664
⏱️: 6/6/2026
Defund ICE: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
🍁Vive le Canada🍁
#elbowsup #cdnpoli #canadasky #boycottusa #uspoli
💙📚 This looks fantastic!
I’m immeasurably chuffed to have been able to contribute a chapter to this beautiful book, the Atlas of Botany, a collaboration between @thebotanics.bsky.social and DK. Available for pre-order now! rbgeshop.org/products/pre...
#botany #popularscience 🌐🌏
#botany #popularscience 🌐🌏
February 10, 2026 at 5:33 PM
💙📚 This looks fantastic!
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Bolivia created four protected areas spanning 907,000+ hectares, strengthening wildlife corridors across the Amazon and Andes while supporting forest-based livelihoods.
With national protections slowing, local governments are stepping in.
With national protections slowing, local governments are stepping in.
Bolivia Indigenous communities, local gov’ts help protect nearly 1 million hectares
Bolivia has added nearly a million hectares to its protected areas over the last several months, an effort by local governments to link Indigenous territories with nearby national parks and…
news.mongabay.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Bolivia created four protected areas spanning 907,000+ hectares, strengthening wildlife corridors across the Amazon and Andes while supporting forest-based livelihoods.
With national protections slowing, local governments are stepping in.
With national protections slowing, local governments are stepping in.
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Thread. 🧵 (1/x)
On the superiority of water as the primary decontaminant for tear gas and peppery spray on skin and eyes.
To make it clear to people, this is a thread. Some of you are not clear on the concept. I will reply this with another post and mark it with a number in (x). And so forth. (1)
On the superiority of water as the primary decontaminant for tear gas and peppery spray on skin and eyes.
To make it clear to people, this is a thread. Some of you are not clear on the concept. I will reply this with another post and mark it with a number in (x). And so forth. (1)
February 10, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Thread. 🧵 (1/x)
On the superiority of water as the primary decontaminant for tear gas and peppery spray on skin and eyes.
To make it clear to people, this is a thread. Some of you are not clear on the concept. I will reply this with another post and mark it with a number in (x). And so forth. (1)
On the superiority of water as the primary decontaminant for tear gas and peppery spray on skin and eyes.
To make it clear to people, this is a thread. Some of you are not clear on the concept. I will reply this with another post and mark it with a number in (x). And so forth. (1)
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“Scientists should stop trying to be neutral and instead embrace their values,”says a group of top climate scientists, including @katharinehayhoe.com. The neutrality myth is harming the reputation of science right when we need it most.” #ClimateCrisis
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Prominent climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | CBC Radio
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bob McDonald about the polarization of science and why she thinks scientists should stop pretending to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.
www.cbc.ca
February 10, 2026 at 4:25 AM
“Scientists should stop trying to be neutral and instead embrace their values,”says a group of top climate scientists, including @katharinehayhoe.com. The neutrality myth is harming the reputation of science right when we need it most.” #ClimateCrisis
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
But it tells you quite a bit about the purpose of an auto strategy when it makes wholesale changes — scrapping the existing electric vehicle standard, introducing a new system of incentives, and a new approach to fuel-efficiency rules — without assessing the probable impact at the tailpipe. 😡
If you, like many, were confused about what to make of last week's federal auto/EV strategy – was it another climate retreat or creative new strategy? – I highly recommend latest column by @chrishatch.bsky.social 👇
Canada’s auto strategy is driving blind www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/09/o...
Canada’s auto strategy is driving blind www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/09/o...
Canada’s auto strategy is driving blind
The most telling revelation about the announcement of the Canadian government's new auto strategy came during the technical briefing when government experts admitted they haven’t done the modelling ye...
www.nationalobserver.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:13 PM
But it tells you quite a bit about the purpose of an auto strategy when it makes wholesale changes — scrapping the existing electric vehicle standard, introducing a new system of incentives, and a new approach to fuel-efficiency rules — without assessing the probable impact at the tailpipe. 😡
#ygk : Social justice coffeehouse for solidarity, resistance and resilience Sunday April 19, 2026; 7 pm
The Broom Factory, 305 Rideau St.
Musicians/poets register by March 15. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The Broom Factory, 305 Rideau St.
Musicians/poets register by March 15. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Katarokwi/Kingston Social Justice Coffeehouse
This is a musicians'/artists' sign-up for a collective coffeehouse for Community Building among Katarokwi/Kingston's Social Justice people.
Sunday Jan 19th at 7 pm (musicians arrive at 6 pm)
Locatio...
docs.google.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:04 PM
#ygk : Social justice coffeehouse for solidarity, resistance and resilience Sunday April 19, 2026; 7 pm
The Broom Factory, 305 Rideau St.
Musicians/poets register by March 15. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The Broom Factory, 305 Rideau St.
Musicians/poets register by March 15. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Bruce Fanjoy has launched a petition to require all federal party leaders to obtain and maintain top security clearance.
It's open for a couple of months.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
It's open for a couple of months.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-7148 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
February 9, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Intoduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen with women lead singers
Jann Arden
Metric
Tegan and Sara
I know there are more but I am stuck! I have seen more musicals than concerts, so I will add:
Anastasia
Wicked
Jann Arden
Metric
Tegan and Sara
I know there are more but I am stuck! I have seen more musicals than concerts, so I will add:
Anastasia
Wicked
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen, with women lead singers
Jill Barber
Emilie-Claire Barlow
Cesaria Evora
Loreena McKennitt
Holly Cole
Jill Barber
Emilie-Claire Barlow
Cesaria Evora
Loreena McKennitt
Holly Cole
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen, with women lead singers
Sarah Harmer
Crash Vegas
Cowboy Junkies
Indigo Girls
Serena Ryder
Sarah Harmer
Crash Vegas
Cowboy Junkies
Indigo Girls
Serena Ryder
February 9, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Intoduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen with women lead singers
Jann Arden
Metric
Tegan and Sara
I know there are more but I am stuck! I have seen more musicals than concerts, so I will add:
Anastasia
Wicked
Jann Arden
Metric
Tegan and Sara
I know there are more but I am stuck! I have seen more musicals than concerts, so I will add:
Anastasia
Wicked
One of my favourite parts of travel is discovering new music. This song from my 2008 trip to Italy is a frequent ear-worm! youtu.be/orVIoKcJcvU
What songs have you discovered while travelling abroad?
🎵🌍 #travel #music
What songs have you discovered while travelling abroad?
🎵🌍 #travel #music
Giusy Ferreri - Novembre (videoclip)
YouTube video by GiusyFerreriVEVO
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
One of my favourite parts of travel is discovering new music. This song from my 2008 trip to Italy is a frequent ear-worm! youtu.be/orVIoKcJcvU
What songs have you discovered while travelling abroad?
🎵🌍 #travel #music
What songs have you discovered while travelling abroad?
🎵🌍 #travel #music
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NO to ICE in Canada!! 🇨🇦 The only ice we need is the kind we skate on!
February 8, 2026 at 9:52 PM
NO to ICE in Canada!! 🇨🇦 The only ice we need is the kind we skate on!
Winter sports stand for health and resilience—not fossil fuel ads. Tell Canada to make Milano Cortina 2026 the last Olympics sponsored by fossil fuels.
cape.ca/action/choos... #canpoli #climate 🇨🇦
cape.ca/action/choos... #canpoli #climate 🇨🇦
Choose winter: Make Milano Cortina the last Olympics sponsored by fossil fuels - CAPE
Urge Canada to protect winter sports and public health by ending fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship at the Olympics.
cape.ca
February 7, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Winter sports stand for health and resilience—not fossil fuel ads. Tell Canada to make Milano Cortina 2026 the last Olympics sponsored by fossil fuels.
cape.ca/action/choos... #canpoli #climate 🇨🇦
cape.ca/action/choos... #canpoli #climate 🇨🇦
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Context: this speech is from SIR THOMAS MORE, a history written, as near as scholars can tell, in the early 1600s by 6 or 7 people including Dekker, Heywood, Chettle, Shakespeare, and Munday.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Context: this speech is from SIR THOMAS MORE, a history written, as near as scholars can tell, in the early 1600s by 6 or 7 people including Dekker, Heywood, Chettle, Shakespeare, and Munday.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
It was never performed, because Jacobean England was a police state and it was banned by the censor.
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Please read and sign the petition. Call out @support.bsky.team and their racist bigotry.
I just commented this under your original tweet on X too, but this has been a problem for such a long time. There was a petition created 9 months ago and absolutely nothing has changed since then. In fact, I'd say it's gotten worse www.change.org/p/stop-blues...
Sign the Petition
Stop Bluesky's Targeting of Palestinian Accounts
www.change.org
February 6, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Please read and sign the petition. Call out @support.bsky.team and their racist bigotry.
Winner winner vegan dinner!
The court sides with people & the environment in the fight against plastic pollution - Environmental Defence
Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal has confirmed that the federal government can act to stop plastic pollution. This is a major victory for turtles and fish
environmentaldefence.ca
February 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Winner winner vegan dinner!
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BREAKING: @OntarioPCParty convention today @fordnation was asked:
“Grassy Narrows is still being poisoned. Will you compensate Grassy Narrows for the ongoing mercury crisis?”
Ford said thanks to "my OPP" for clearing protesters.
#FreeGrassy #OnPoli #GrassyNarrows #OPC2026
“Grassy Narrows is still being poisoned. Will you compensate Grassy Narrows for the ongoing mercury crisis?”
Ford said thanks to "my OPP" for clearing protesters.
#FreeGrassy #OnPoli #GrassyNarrows #OPC2026
February 1, 2026 at 1:45 AM
BREAKING: @OntarioPCParty convention today @fordnation was asked:
“Grassy Narrows is still being poisoned. Will you compensate Grassy Narrows for the ongoing mercury crisis?”
Ford said thanks to "my OPP" for clearing protesters.
#FreeGrassy #OnPoli #GrassyNarrows #OPC2026
“Grassy Narrows is still being poisoned. Will you compensate Grassy Narrows for the ongoing mercury crisis?”
Ford said thanks to "my OPP" for clearing protesters.
#FreeGrassy #OnPoli #GrassyNarrows #OPC2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Send a letter to Senators: Stop C-12. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/send...
Tell Senators: Vote NO on C-12
Speak up against this attack on migrants
actionnetwork.org
February 5, 2026 at 9:22 AM
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Send a letter to Senators: Stop C-12. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/send...
Sign to tell Australia to leave a sacred Indigenous site intact.
Stop the Olympic destruction
Australia plans to destroy sacred Indigenous land to build a new Olympic stadium. We can’t let this happen. The Indigenous community and local groups are fighting back, and they need our help. Join th...
secure.avaaz.org
February 5, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Sign to tell Australia to leave a sacred Indigenous site intact.
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"The law...must not be subject to regionally-based, populist-infused jealousies and recriminations of a separatist-enabling ideologue like Danielle Smith. ...her threat...is proof she’s not qualified to weigh in on Carney’s breakfast order, let alone the federal selection process for courts..."
New post: Mark Carney must flatly reject Danielle Smith's latest round of anti-constitutional posturing emmettmacfarlane.substack.com/p/mark-carne...
Mark Carney must flatly reject Danielle Smith's latest round of anti-constitutional posturing
Danielle Smith has threatened to withhold provincial funding for new judicial appointments unless the province gets more of a say in selecting judges.
emmettmacfarlane.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:09 PM
"The law...must not be subject to regionally-based, populist-infused jealousies and recriminations of a separatist-enabling ideologue like Danielle Smith. ...her threat...is proof she’s not qualified to weigh in on Carney’s breakfast order, let alone the federal selection process for courts..."