Oly Backstrom
@olybackstrom.bsky.social
Winnipegger.
Believer in people of all abilities.
He/Him
Believer in people of all abilities.
He/Him
November 30, 2025 at 4:09 AM
See you at the Lite Winnipeg Wild Blueberry Pancake breakfast @ Ukrainian Labour Temple?
November 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
See you at the Lite Winnipeg Wild Blueberry Pancake breakfast @ Ukrainian Labour Temple?
The Alberta/Canada MOU seems to be a path to conflict no matter how you cut it. If performative, it is going to increase hostility between Alberta & BC/Canada. If it has traction, even if it gains buy in from a new dev-friendly BC govt, Coastal First Nations will have something to say about it.
November 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The Alberta/Canada MOU seems to be a path to conflict no matter how you cut it. If performative, it is going to increase hostility between Alberta & BC/Canada. If it has traction, even if it gains buy in from a new dev-friendly BC govt, Coastal First Nations will have something to say about it.
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32 leading #disability orgs including NACDD have released a joint statement expressing disappointment with changes to #CDC website
CDC website now says: “’Vaccines do not cause #autism’ is not an evidence-based claim.”
This is false.
Read the joint statement here:
nacdd.org/leading-auti...
CDC website now says: “’Vaccines do not cause #autism’ is not an evidence-based claim.”
This is false.
Read the joint statement here:
nacdd.org/leading-auti...
![The [CDC] website now states: “‘vaccines do not cause autism’ is not an evidence-based claim.”
This is false.
Nearly three decades of scientific research, consisting of dozens of high-quality studies conducted around the world, surveying millions of people, has repeatedly confirmed there is no causal link between vaccines and autism.
The limited studies that have suggested otherwise have not been reproducible and are consistently found to contain methodological flaws and, in some cases, have outright falsified evidence. Link to full statement in post.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:i5gio4d4dqtnkkf33xm5spmb/bafkreic4j7ioqjxwvi5euys5mwhcus23roqe47jvhfpsstuwbqbuv6dhku@jpeg)
November 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
32 leading #disability orgs including NACDD have released a joint statement expressing disappointment with changes to #CDC website
CDC website now says: “’Vaccines do not cause #autism’ is not an evidence-based claim.”
This is false.
Read the joint statement here:
nacdd.org/leading-auti...
CDC website now says: “’Vaccines do not cause #autism’ is not an evidence-based claim.”
This is false.
Read the joint statement here:
nacdd.org/leading-auti...
Oh well. Good to know. https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/seasonal/canada-2026-winter-forecast-snow-and-temperature-outlook
November 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Standing Rock Nation (straddling North and South Dakota border) invests in EV infrastructure, and becoming part of a larger “Electric Nation” in the process.
NYT gift article.
NYT gift article.
Driving an E.V. Across North Dakota? Thank the Standing Rock Tribe.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Standing Rock Nation (straddling North and South Dakota border) invests in EV infrastructure, and becoming part of a larger “Electric Nation” in the process.
NYT gift article.
NYT gift article.
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He’s a heartbeat away.
JD Vance blames immigration for Canada's 'stagnating' living standards | CBC News
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance made a series of posts criticizing Canada’s political leadership, public broadcaster and immigration system, saying our living standards are “stagnating” because of all th...
www.cbc.ca
November 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
He’s a heartbeat away.
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
“Things happen”. Wow.
November 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
“Things happen”. Wow.
Gutsy performance by Alexander. Congratulations Gainer and the greenies.
November 17, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Gutsy performance by Alexander. Congratulations Gainer and the greenies.
While the Grey Cup is on, make sure your PVR is set to record @kenlburns.bsky.social’s new series The American Revolution. It starts at 7:00pm Central on PBS. ⬇️
Our next film, The American Revolution, will air on
@pbs.org starting 11/16. Leading up to the broadcast, we'll have a national conversation about this important event and how it helped define us as a people - and changed the world. More info is here: www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
@pbs.org starting 11/16. Leading up to the broadcast, we'll have a national conversation about this important event and how it helped define us as a people - and changed the world. More info is here: www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
The American Revolution | Coming Fall 2025 | PBS
The American Revolution, a landmark documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, is coming Fall 2025.
www.pbs.org
November 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
While the Grey Cup is on, make sure your PVR is set to record @kenlburns.bsky.social’s new series The American Revolution. It starts at 7:00pm Central on PBS. ⬇️
Todd Snider obituary (NYT gift article). Effortlessly poetic, funny, witty, complicated, sometimes troubled. A human who bared his humanity.
Todd Snider, Folk Singer With a Wry Wit, Dies at 59
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Todd Snider obituary (NYT gift article). Effortlessly poetic, funny, witty, complicated, sometimes troubled. A human who bared his humanity.
This is fascinating. The Venn diagram of lived experiences of disabled folk & older folk overlaps a lot, but generally, older folk are reluctant to identify as disabled. As one commenter said, it’s part internalized ableism-the fear of being less valued & perceived as burdensome.
NYT gift article
NYT gift article
Wheelchair? Hearing Aids? Yes. ‘Disabled’? No Way.
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This is fascinating. The Venn diagram of lived experiences of disabled folk & older folk overlaps a lot, but generally, older folk are reluctant to identify as disabled. As one commenter said, it’s part internalized ableism-the fear of being less valued & perceived as burdensome.
NYT gift article
NYT gift article
We lost Todd Snyder today - rest in peace. As Jason Isbell said, freak flags are flying at half mast today.
Saturday playlist is his 2025 release High, Lonesome and Then Some
Saturday playlist is his 2025 release High, Lonesome and Then Some
Todd Snider - HIGH, LONESOME AND THEN SOME.
Listen to HIGH, LONESOME AND THEN SOME. on TIDAL
tidal.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
We lost Todd Snyder today - rest in peace. As Jason Isbell said, freak flags are flying at half mast today.
Saturday playlist is his 2025 release High, Lonesome and Then Some
Saturday playlist is his 2025 release High, Lonesome and Then Some
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I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
I saw Keith Dyck at Belle's, Stanley County Cutups and Telepathic Butterflies (Neil fest) at Times Changed, fought through a Santa Claus Parade, and am home in my sweats before 6pm. That's a winning day 🙌
November 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I saw Keith Dyck at Belle's, Stanley County Cutups and Telepathic Butterflies (Neil fest) at Times Changed, fought through a Santa Claus Parade, and am home in my sweats before 6pm. That's a winning day 🙌
It's a musical day kicked off with a bang. Keith Dyck, one of my local faves for 35ish years, always brings it. Watch for him at Belle's Kitchen.
November 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It's a musical day kicked off with a bang. Keith Dyck, one of my local faves for 35ish years, always brings it. Watch for him at Belle's Kitchen.
Rest in power, tenacious Alice Wong.
I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Alice Wong on Instagram: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it ...
423 likes, 73 comments - alicatsamurai on November 14, 2025: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the t...
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November 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Rest in power, tenacious Alice Wong.
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My son’s band “We’re Only Here For The Snacks” is on the front of the Globe and Mail Arts Section! Thrilling.
Their album “Missed Our Stop” is out Nov. 21 and release party is at the WECC on Nov. 23.
Their album “Missed Our Stop” is out Nov. 21 and release party is at the WECC on Nov. 23.
This is a great story - young folk finding joy in writing, performing and sharing music, bucking against the screentime. And Winnipeg’s We’re Only Here For The Snacks is featured! @julespenner.bsky.social
Globe and Mail gift article
Globe and Mail gift article
A garage band revival? Maybe the kids are all right
Tired of their smartphones, looking for connection and spurred on by Gen X parents, youngsters across the country are getting the band back together
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
My son’s band “We’re Only Here For The Snacks” is on the front of the Globe and Mail Arts Section! Thrilling.
Their album “Missed Our Stop” is out Nov. 21 and release party is at the WECC on Nov. 23.
Their album “Missed Our Stop” is out Nov. 21 and release party is at the WECC on Nov. 23.
This is a great story - young folk finding joy in writing, performing and sharing music, bucking against the screentime. And Winnipeg’s We’re Only Here For The Snacks is featured! @julespenner.bsky.social
Globe and Mail gift article
Globe and Mail gift article
A garage band revival? Maybe the kids are all right
Tired of their smartphones, looking for connection and spurred on by Gen X parents, youngsters across the country are getting the band back together
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This is a great story - young folk finding joy in writing, performing and sharing music, bucking against the screentime. And Winnipeg’s We’re Only Here For The Snacks is featured! @julespenner.bsky.social
Globe and Mail gift article
Globe and Mail gift article
In Canada, large businesses hiring a bit more, but small/medium sized businesses are starting to shed employees. Tough trend overall for jobseekers.
G & M gift article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a154d5d82178439e4ffcd4759a0a58434c81560e54718b000c7949ec90e8/TRUV4RF5DJDIZPO64EDPMP42NI/
G & M gift article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a154d5d82178439e4ffcd4759a0a58434c81560e54718b000c7949ec90e8/TRUV4RF5DJDIZPO64EDPMP42NI/
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
In Canada, large businesses hiring a bit more, but small/medium sized businesses are starting to shed employees. Tough trend overall for jobseekers.
G & M gift article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a154d5d82178439e4ffcd4759a0a58434c81560e54718b000c7949ec90e8/TRUV4RF5DJDIZPO64EDPMP42NI/
G & M gift article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a154d5d82178439e4ffcd4759a0a58434c81560e54718b000c7949ec90e8/TRUV4RF5DJDIZPO64EDPMP42NI/
55 needed that.
November 14, 2025 at 4:08 AM
55 needed that.