Nando161 · @nando161
811 followers · 36002 posts · Server kolektiva.social

This September 2nd marks ’s 6th annual !

The Anarchist Bookfair is a place for anarchists and those curious about anarchism. Join us to reflect on wins and struggles both and , and to dream and to collaborate with like-minded others on building a better together.

mtlcounterinfo.org/6th-annual-

#kjipuktuk #Anarchist #bookfair #Halifax #local #worldwide #world

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
290 followers · 1940 posts · Server mastodon.world

I joined a today with Milena Khazanavicius, who is blind & uses a guide dog. We took it in turns to walk with a blindfold on - a sobering experience. The streets of are hostile for anyone with accessibility needs. We need to do better. There's another walk on Sunday May 7 - I'd highly recommend: janeswalkhalifax.com/schedule


#janeswalk #HalifaxNS #kjipuktuk #zerovisionhfx #accessibility

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
287 followers · 1899 posts · Server mastodon.world

"Free parking is the real tragedy of the commons. In a tangible way, we have given up free communal spaces in exchange for free individual spaces. The pattern of making this trade over and over again is what is killing this planet, and even though our politicians talk a big game, they never put their money where their mouth is".

of describing the bizarre doublespeak of @hfxgov.

Read more at: thecoast.ca/news-opinion/confu



#thecoasthfx #zerovisionhfx #kjipuktuk #HalifaxNS #mattstickland

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
287 followers · 1899 posts · Server mastodon.world

@philmoscovitch Halifax Council: "Climate Emergency!"

Also Halifax Council: "Come park for free!" and "sorry cyclists, your minimum grid isn't finished yet".

This is

Link to story: halifaxexaminer.ca/government/

(please subscribe to this wonderful local news org!)




#zerovisionhfx #climateemergency #nofreeparking #HalifaxNS #kjipuktuk

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
270 followers · 1704 posts · Server mastodon.world

It's now 6 months since we went as a family & I wouldn't have it any other way. Benefits = more activity, more money & more support for local businesses. Plus has an excellent program. Sadly, we still pay for other people’s car use because driving is so heavily subsidized. It’s why we should all be demanding alternatives to car use – it is cheaper & better for everyone.

#carfree #HalifaxNS #kjipuktuk #carshare #climateaction #carcult

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
266 followers · 1614 posts · Server mastodon.world

It's sad to see the wonderful @BikeMayorHfx, Jillian Banfeld stepping down from her role after 3 years. She's been a strong voice for equity and inclusion through in . Big thanks JB for your advocacy! Read more in this article from . Also links to her interview when she started! cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia via



#cycling #HalifaxNS #cbcns #thecoasthfx #kjipuktuk #bikehfx #bikemayor

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
246 followers · 1438 posts · Server mastodon.world

The student-led interdisciplinary health research conference kicks off today in . Students from across will share their health research over the next 2 days. I'll be there!

dalcrossroads.com/schedule/

#dalcrossroads #HalifaxNS #kjipuktuk #canada #dalhpi #DalhousieU #dalcrossroads2023

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
246 followers · 1446 posts · Server mastodon.world

@dragons Yes, a little hope! Credit where it's due - council is trying and it shows!

#municipalpolitics #kjipuktuk #HalifaxNS #localjournalism #twitcoast

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
246 followers · 1446 posts · Server mastodon.world

I love the way that local journalists in cover municipal affairs with honesty and education. This is another great piece by Matt Stickland:

Here's what happened at HRM council's March 7 meeting | City | Halifax, Nova Scotia | THE COAST

thecoast.ca/halifax/heres-what

#HalifaxNS #municipalpolitics #kjipuktuk #localjournalism #twitcoast

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
220 followers · 1130 posts · Server mastodon.world
Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
219 followers · 1115 posts · Server mastodon.world

Another masterclass in journalistic reporting on from & Matt Stickland: "If Amazon had come to Halifax and had gotten the proffered tax breaks, then it would have been subsidized by our taxes while also extorting extra tax money out of us through the library budget".

Read more at: thecoast.ca/halifax/the-2023-b

#municipalpolitics #thecoasthfx #HalifaxNS #kjipuktuk #civicengagement

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Vincent Mousseau · @vmousseau
643 followers · 1 posts · Server social.coop

Hi all, here’s a little post since I just switched instances to social.coop.

Bonjour! I’m Vincent (they/them). I’m a , and social worker, student, and activist based in , the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq colonially referred to as , NS.

You’ll find me kicking around the and the rest of the internet:
Web: vincentmousseau.net
BookWyrm: @vmousseau@millefeuilles.cloud
PixelFed: @vmousseau@metapixl.com
WriteFreely: @vmousseau@paper.wf

#introduction #black #queer #trans #phd #kjipuktuk #halifax #fediverse

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
219 followers · 1115 posts · Server mastodon.world

This is 🔥

My local media outlet is going to sue because they broke the law.

"The Coast will be suing the city because it broke the law, and we all deserve leaders who actually do their jobs. Even if they only do so when legally compelled".

Read more at: thecoast.ca/halifax/the-halifa
thecoast.ca/halifax/the-halifa

This is why I support


#thecoast #hfxgov #independentjournalism #AccountabilityMatters #HalifaxNS #kjipuktuk

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
219 followers · 1115 posts · Server mastodon.world

@wayemason can I add listening to the latest episode of the @TheWarOnCars podcast to your list? It explains an awful lot about the lack of action on the over the last 5 years in . You get it Waye, but many of your colleagues and constituents don’t. There is widespread and in

#integratedmobilityplan #kjipuktuk #halifax #CarBrain #motonormativity #zerovisionhfx

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
219 followers · 1115 posts · Server mastodon.world

@mbonsma Same in both for buyers and renters. Who could possibly have predicted an unregulated market would lead to such fleecing? 🤔

#halifax #kjipuktuk

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
219 followers · 1115 posts · Server mastodon.world

@Gepre @ternbicycles Haha yes, I get a few odd looks too 👀 but the driver of that giant box actually got out and chatted with me about how they wished it was safer to cycle in and how much they liked my bike and wanted an too. It was a teachable moment 😉

#halifax #kjipuktuk #ebike

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
219 followers · 1115 posts · Server mastodon.world

Are good for business? YES!

Thanks @PhilMoscovitch for sharing new data on the benefits of bike lanes and the curious case of business owners not believing it even in the face of evidence.

Read Phil's piece here: halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-fil

Link to the cited article from Wired here: wired.com/story/the-battle-ove



#bikelanes #cycling #sustainability #climateaction #HalifaxNS #kjipuktuk

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
165 followers · 688 posts · Server mastodon.world

The student-led interdisciplinary health research conference is returning to in March 2023.

Want to know more? Read on: dal.ca/faculty/health/news-eve

Josh works with me and I couldn't be more proud of the team of students making this happen on top of their studies

👏

#dalcrossroads #HalifaxNS #kjipuktuk #academicmastodon #phdlife #dalcrosrroads2023 #academicchatter #DalhousieU #dalhpi

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
164 followers · 683 posts · Server mastodon.world

Some great news for and other cities in Canada. A new project has been awarded millions from Canada’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund (CAAF) to help cities fight emissions. Learn more: dal.ca/news/2023/01/19/dal-pro


#HalifaxNS #kjipuktuk #DalhousieU #climatechange

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Sara FL Kirk · @sflkirk
164 followers · 683 posts · Server mastodon.world

@inkstainedmags Also Trucks vs lorries 😉 Where in the UK were you living? That's a hard question for a military child like me to ask - I was born in Lincoln, grew up in the fens, apart from a few years in Cyprus as a tot & then headed up north to Yorkshire at 18 till the mid life crisis that brought us to . Fun fact, I got married in the other , the one in Yorkshire!

#kjipuktuk #halifax

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