Paula Kirman
@apaulagetics.bsky.social
Words. Pictures. Music. Community. Editor of Boyle McCauley News. Prairie rep with Canadian Freelance Union. Admin + website + archives/records at Alberta Labour History Institute. She/her. Treaty 6. Views expressed here are mine. linktr.ee/apaulagetics
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Winter in Little Italy
Sunday, Dec. 7 & 14
12- 4 p.m.
Roasted chestnuts at Italian Centre; sleigh rides at The Piazza, free hot chocolate at Zocalo. #yeg
Sunday, Dec. 7 & 14
12- 4 p.m.
Roasted chestnuts at Italian Centre; sleigh rides at The Piazza, free hot chocolate at Zocalo. #yeg
November 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Winter in Little Italy
Sunday, Dec. 7 & 14
12- 4 p.m.
Roasted chestnuts at Italian Centre; sleigh rides at The Piazza, free hot chocolate at Zocalo. #yeg
Sunday, Dec. 7 & 14
12- 4 p.m.
Roasted chestnuts at Italian Centre; sleigh rides at The Piazza, free hot chocolate at Zocalo. #yeg
Reposted by Paula Kirman
The December 2025-January 2026 edition of Boyle McCauley News just dropped online. Here is a look at some of what's featured in the new issue which is also available as a downloadable PDF from bmcnews.org. #yeg
November 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The December 2025-January 2026 edition of Boyle McCauley News just dropped online. Here is a look at some of what's featured in the new issue which is also available as a downloadable PDF from bmcnews.org. #yeg
I spent most of the weekend photographing the Parkland Institute's 29th annual fall conference. This year's theme was Democracy Under Siege: Strengthening the Safeguards. The overall theme was the rise of autocracy and misinformation, and how this is causing democracy to crumble.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I spent most of the weekend photographing the Parkland Institute's 29th annual fall conference. This year's theme was Democracy Under Siege: Strengthening the Safeguards. The overall theme was the rise of autocracy and misinformation, and how this is causing democracy to crumble.
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National Housing Day of Action
November 22, 2025
Housing Cures Homelessness
Organized by the Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness.
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#yeg #yegdt #housing #homelessness #edmonton #photojournalism
November 22, 2025
Housing Cures Homelessness
Organized by the Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness.
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#yeg #yegdt #housing #homelessness #edmonton #photojournalism
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 AM
National Housing Day of Action
November 22, 2025
Housing Cures Homelessness
Organized by the Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness.
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#yeg #yegdt #housing #homelessness #edmonton #photojournalism
November 22, 2025
Housing Cures Homelessness
Organized by the Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness.
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#yeg #yegdt #housing #homelessness #edmonton #photojournalism
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Earth’s Refillery Co-Op is open for business! Here’s a look at the new space and first customers. #yeg #mccauley #yegbiz #yegevents #photojournalism
November 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Earth’s Refillery Co-Op is open for business! Here’s a look at the new space and first customers. #yeg #mccauley #yegbiz #yegevents #photojournalism
This "folk performer and social activist" (as I am being described in the show promo) is donating her time once again to a great cause - Edmonton's Food Bank. The fifth annual benefit show at Collins Gallery (11741 94 St. - behind The Carrot) happens Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This "folk performer and social activist" (as I am being described in the show promo) is donating her time once again to a great cause - Edmonton's Food Bank. The fifth annual benefit show at Collins Gallery (11741 94 St. - behind The Carrot) happens Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m.
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Just got another roll of black and white film back from developing. Some street photo shots. #yeg #bnw_photography #blackandwhite #filmphotographer #streetphoto_bw #streetphotography #streetphotos
November 21, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Just got another roll of black and white film back from developing. Some street photo shots. #yeg #bnw_photography #blackandwhite #filmphotographer #streetphoto_bw #streetphotography #streetphotos
The UCP government just issues a statement acknowledging the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Considering Bill 9 that they are pushing through the Legislature, that’s really rich. #ableg
November 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The UCP government just issues a statement acknowledging the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Considering Bill 9 that they are pushing through the Legislature, that’s really rich. #ableg
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Ruach is a Hebrew word meaning "spirit," "wind," or "breath". It refers to the spiritual experience of creating sound, breathing life into tones & modalities. Video is unedited GoPro footage in Vilnius, Lithuania which connects to the theme of movement.
#yeg
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Ruach - A Journey Through Sound and Land
YouTube video by Paula Kirman
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November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Ruach is a Hebrew word meaning "spirit," "wind," or "breath". It refers to the spiritual experience of creating sound, breathing life into tones & modalities. Video is unedited GoPro footage in Vilnius, Lithuania which connects to the theme of movement.
#yeg
youtu.be/aQOoIx-Y4LA
#yeg
youtu.be/aQOoIx-Y4LA
Another look at my last day in Montreal. #yul #mtl #montreal #streetphotography #photography #photographer #streetart
November 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Another look at my last day in Montreal. #yul #mtl #montreal #streetphotography #photography #photographer #streetart
November 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
November 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
My first time travelling to present at a conference. Me, Alvin Finkel & Donna Coombs-Montrose presenting about our work with the Alberta Labour History Institute at the Canadian Committee on Labour History conference, Nov. 14th in #yul.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
My first time travelling to present at a conference. Me, Alvin Finkel & Donna Coombs-Montrose presenting about our work with the Alberta Labour History Institute at the Canadian Committee on Labour History conference, Nov. 14th in #yul.
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From Left: Paula Kirman, Alvin Finkel, and Donna Coombs-Montrose presenting about their work with ALHI at the Canadian Committee on Labour History conference, November 14th in Montreal. #yul #yeg #conference #labourhistory
November 15, 2025 at 2:56 AM
From Left: Paula Kirman, Alvin Finkel, and Donna Coombs-Montrose presenting about their work with ALHI at the Canadian Committee on Labour History conference, November 14th in Montreal. #yul #yeg #conference #labourhistory
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
November 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Tonight I saw the Northern Lights for the first time in person. Took these near Devon en route to the airport. #yeg #northernlights #northernlightsphotos #yegphotographer
November 12, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Tonight I saw the Northern Lights for the first time in person. Took these near Devon en route to the airport. #yeg #northernlights #northernlightsphotos #yegphotographer
Stop the Genocide - Palestine & Sudan
November 9, 2025
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Whyte Avenue
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#yeg #palestine #sudan #gaza #darfur #elfasher #whyteave #yegphotographer #photojournalism
November 9, 2025
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Whyte Avenue
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#yeg #palestine #sudan #gaza #darfur #elfasher #whyteave #yegphotographer #photojournalism
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Stop the Genocide - Palestine & Sudan
November 9, 2025
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Whyte Avenue
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#yeg #palestine #sudan #gaza #darfur #elfasher #whyteave #yegphotographer #photojournalism
November 9, 2025
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Whyte Avenue
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#yeg #palestine #sudan #gaza #darfur #elfasher #whyteave #yegphotographer #photojournalism
My latest @prairiebooksnow.bsky.social: Origin story of Alberta’s oil culture shares ‘chaotic mix’ of ambition, hype, and a dash of fraud
Deep dive into George Buck written for academics, and anyone who likes a good story #books #writing #journalism
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Deep dive into George Buck written for academics, and anyone who likes a good story #books #writing #journalism
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Origin story of Alberta’s oil culture shares ‘chaotic mix’ of ambition, hype, and a dash of fraud
Alberta and the oil boom are virtually synonymous. Those who study history may know that more than 500 oil companies emerged in Turner Valley following the start of the operation of the first well in ...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:40 AM
My latest @prairiebooksnow.bsky.social: Origin story of Alberta’s oil culture shares ‘chaotic mix’ of ambition, hype, and a dash of fraud
Deep dive into George Buck written for academics, and anyone who likes a good story #books #writing #journalism
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Deep dive into George Buck written for academics, and anyone who likes a good story #books #writing #journalism
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Just One World features non-profit and charitable organizations that sell quality arts and handmade crafts with proceeds contributing to development projects in the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa & the Middle East, and supports Edmonton’s food bank.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Just One World features non-profit and charitable organizations that sell quality arts and handmade crafts with proceeds contributing to development projects in the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa & the Middle East, and supports Edmonton’s food bank.
justoneworldmarket.com
#yeg
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Rally for the ATA (Alberta Teachers' Association)
November 5, 2025
University of Alberta Main Quad
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#yeg #ableg #teachers #education #protest #rally #ualberta #yegphotographer #photojournalism
November 5, 2025
University of Alberta Main Quad
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#yeg #ableg #teachers #education #protest #rally #ualberta #yegphotographer #photojournalism
November 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Rally for the ATA (Alberta Teachers' Association)
November 5, 2025
University of Alberta Main Quad
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#yeg #ableg #teachers #education #protest #rally #ualberta #yegphotographer #photojournalism
November 5, 2025
University of Alberta Main Quad
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#yeg #ableg #teachers #education #protest #rally #ualberta #yegphotographer #photojournalism
Members of Edmonton's Sudanese community rallied at the Alberta Legislature on Nov. 2 to demand international intervention against the humanitarian crisis and genocide in Sudan, particularly in the El Fasher region of Darfur.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM