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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 15h

🌍 CivicActions is at #DrupalCon Vienna!
 Our own @ox.ca Mike Gifford is in town — meeting with the community, representing CivicActions, and leading a Birds of a Feather (BoF) on web #sustainability

Proud to see important conversations on #FOSS, #DigitalCommons, and #a11y happening!

Mike Gifford and Kristen Pol smiling at the camera in a conference setting.

People seated in a semi-circle in a conference room with a presentation screen displaying "The Board of Drupal Association."

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Drupal Association @drupalassociation.bsky.social · 17h

Dries Buytaert just delivered a DriesNote at DrupalCon Vienna 2025 that marks a true turning point for #Drupal. We’re not just adapting to AI, we’re accelerating straight into it. 🚀

🔗 Missed attending the session? Check out our latest blog www.drupal.org/blog/drupals...

#DrupalConVienna #AI

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 1d

Live theater is the space between the actors and the audience. It requires reaction. It can't not be immersive as one can't happen without the other.

Good way to describe it

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 1d

www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/spe...

January 5, 1967: Inaugural Address (Public Ceremony)

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 1d

... by each generation, for it comes only once to a people. And those in world history who have known freedom and then lost it have never known it again." - Ronald Reagan

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 1d

"Perhaps you & I have lived too long with this miracle to properly be appreciative. Freedom is a fragile thing & it's never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by way of inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly...

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We Count @wecountproject.bsky.social · 4d

Jutta Treviranus will be a panelist on the CSPC's "AI-Driven Misinformation Across Sectors" panel on Nov 11, 12–1:30 PM ET. This panel brings together cross-sectoral experts to examine how AI-driven misinformation manifests and harms can be mitigated. Register: buff.ly/6DGot8I

#AIpolicy #AIethics

AI-Driven Misinformation Across Sectors: Addressing a Cross-Societal Challenge. Tuesday, November 11, 2025. 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET. Moderated by Michael Geist. Panelists: Nadia Naffi, Plinio Morita, Jutta Treviranus and Fenwick McKelvey.

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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 5d

DITAP has been refreshed for the new acquisition era—modern, open, and future-ready.

Learn more: medium.com/civicactions...

#FOSS #DigitalGovernment

The DITAP Refresh Has Arrived: Training for the New Acquisition Era

For more than a decade, the Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) program has helped federal professionals navigate the complexities…

medium.com

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 7d

I just registered for #DrupalCon next week. I look forward to seeing folks there on Tuesday. I can't make the whole event, but will be able to say hi to a few folks. /c @drupalassociation.bsky.social

#Drupal #DrupalCMS #DrupalAI #OpenSource #FOSS

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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 8d

🚀 CivicActioner @ox.ca Mike Gifford explains why web consolidation is the future of digital gov: lower costs, stronger security & better UX — all powered by open source. #FOSS

Read his @federalnewsnetwork.com piece: federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2...

Streamlining digital government: Why web consolidation is the future

Mike Gifford, the open standards and practices lead for CivicActions, explains the cost, security and development benefits of open source platforms.

federalnewsnetwork.com

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 9d

Wow..

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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 20d

🚀 New from Orange Slices: CivicActions – Embracing Collaboration Through Open Source Resources to Better Serve Government

We at CivicActions are advancing #OpenSource in #GovTech with our Open Python Directory + Open Requirements Library.

Read 👉 orangeslices.ai/civicactions...

#FOSS #Python

CivicActions – Embracing Collaboration Through Open Source Resources to Better Serve Government | OrangeSlices AI

orangeslices.ai

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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 21d

CivicActions is proud to contribute on a global scale, through CivicActioner @ox.ca, to the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport on its Open Source Ambition Ladder, a resource guiding Dutch government agencies on how and why to procure open source. #FOSS

minvws.github.io/beleidsontwi...

Open source ambitieladder in maatwerk aanbesteding of opdracht - Open beleidsontwikkeling

Open beleid van het Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport

minvws.github.io

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 25d

I am fond of that Marshall McLuhan quote. And yes, it is definitely worth considering.

Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 26d

Such a good reminder.

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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 28d

🎙️ Talking Drupal Cafe #010: Featuring CivicActioner Steve Wirt

In this conversation, Steve and John dive deep into Drupal module development, and the evolving role of accessibility and AI in web development.

🎧 Catch the full episode: talkingdrupal.com/cafe010

TD Cafe #010 - Steve Wirt & John Jameson | Talking Drupal

talkingdrupal.com

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · 28d

How should governments leave Twitter open.substack.com/pub/digitalp... by @foundationsofthedigitalstate.com

How the government should leave Twitter

by not leaving twitter

open.substack.com

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · Sep 14

That would be a double win for energy and water.

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · Sep 12

As long as we get the results we need for a livable planet....

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Open Source Pledge ⇌ @opensourcepledge.com · Sep 10

We talked with GitHub co-founder @scottchacon.com about how he fell in love with Open Source, how AI is changing software development, and what he’s building next with @gitbutler.com

A GitHub Co-founder's Next Commit | Open Source Pledge

GitHub co-founder Scott Chacon on what he's building next

opensourcepledge.com

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We Count @wecountproject.bsky.social · Sep 10

Register for the IDEA Symposium! This free online and in-person event on Oct 6-7 highlights real-world innovations that advance workplace inclusion for people with disabilities.

Learn more and register: buff.ly/167mVOF

#DisabilityInclusion #IDEASymposium #WorkplaceAccessibility #AccessibleDesign

IDEA Symposium

Join IDEA and partners at our first stakeholder symposium on October 6 and 7, 2025, where we will showcase the progress made by us and our partners in supporting the capacity building of…

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NGI Commons @ngicommons.bsky.social · Sep 10

@ChristopherWilson from @MyDataGlobal says govs should step up as caretakers of the digital commons.

🇪🇺Let’s build public digital spaces that work for everyone.
commons.ngi.eu/videos/
#DigitalCommons #MyData #TechForGood #PublicInfrastructure

@ngicommons.bsky.social

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CivicActions @civicactions.com · Sep 9

✅ How to Qualify a Great Drupal Partner

🔹 Deep Drupal expertise
🔹 Active community contributions
🔹 Maintainer mindset
🔹 Accessibility & public sector experience
🔹 Secure, scalable DevOps
🔹 Human-centered, open by default

www.drupal.org/civicactions

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Dave Numan @davenuman.bsky.social · Sep 9

Want to #buycanadian in your software and online choices? I'm here to help.
canshield.ca/blog/csd-lau...

Launch of CanShield Digital Inc. - Canadian Sovereign Digital Solutions

canshield.ca

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Mike Gifford, CPWA @ox.ca · Sep 9

I was excited to hear about the launch of @canshield.bsky.social canshield.ca/blog/csd-lau...

Canadians who care about #DigitalSovereignty can finally get some support.

Launch of CanShield Digital Inc. - Canadian Sovereign Digital Solutions

canshield.ca

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