A multi-partisan coalition of advocates whose goal is to ensure that Canadians who have experienced harm within religious institutions find justice and peace.
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My letter to Minister Tanya Fir. We met at the #GGAward ceremony and I wanted to follow up with her in case she changes her mind.
Hope to hear from you soon @tanya_fir. The stakes have never been higher for queer and trans youth.
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ACTS Canada retweeted
Powerful video! A must see! Please share. #TransRightsAreHumanRights π¨π¦π³οΈββ§οΈ
5 Nov 2024
From the DM's...
This is easily the most powerful video you will watch today or this week.
Danielle Smith's hypocrisy is laid fully bare.
(Shared with permission of the creator, there's no audio at the beginning)
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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ACTS Canada retweeted
Appreciate the acknowledgment of my request to meet @ABDanielleSmith. Too bad we couldnβt discuss my letter over lunch, but technology is a wonderful thing.
Sent this response via email, but perhaps your staff who follow me here can flag it for you. I copied Minister Fir on this one as we met at the #GGAward ceremony.
Let me know what works for you. Thanks!
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5 Nov 2024
A huge loss. Deepest condolences to us all. Thank you for everything, Murray.
4 Nov 2024
βWe are deeply saddened by the loss of a friend and prominent leader in Canada who championed human rights, justice and truth.β
Read #GGSimonβs message on the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair: gg.ca/en/media/news/2024/mesβ¦
ALT Governor General Mary Simon is standing between a woman and a man. The woman is seated.
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ACTS Canada retweeted
Honoured to deliver the keynote during the United Church Conference at Cowan Heights United. Great to finally meet the head of the UC of Canada, The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne. This is what Christianity looks like. #Amen π
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ACTS Canada retweeted
31 Oct 2024
Well deserved recognition for our founder @justbegemma. Congratulations!!!
25 Oct 2024
Gemma Hickey is a Newfoundland and Labrador author, activist, intersectional feminist, and now the first transgender person to be awarded the Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case. Thank you for sparking positive change in the world and congratulations!
ALT Governor General and Gemma Hickey.
ALT Award.
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5 Nov 2024
Congratulations to our co-founder @justbegemma on being the first transgender person to receive a #GGAward in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
What a wonderful group of recipients to share this honour with. Thank you all for your advocacy.
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5 Nov 2024
RT @GGCanada: Today marks the 95th anniversary of #PersonsDay! #GGSimon presented the Persons Case Award to 12 Canadians who have made outsβ¦
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Wonderful to see this @PremierofNL!
15 Oct 2024
Indigenous leaders of our province have led the way when it comes to preserving the history of the Beothuk in Newfoundland and Labrador. It was with great pride that I joined them to unveil this breathtaking statue and artwork that symbolizes the important Indigenous history.
ALT Premier Furey speaking at a podium to a crowd in the lobby of the Confederation Building.
ALT Group photo unveiling the artwork.
ALT Premier Furey, Saqamaw Miβsel Joe and Chief Brendan Mitchell near bronze statue outside the Confederation Building.
ALT Group photo with the bronze statue outside the Confederation Building.
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ACTS Canada retweeted
15 Oct 2024
Geoff Budden, the lead lawyer for the plaintiffs, told The Catholic Register that his clients view this development βas an excellent first step,β but they βwish us to do everything we possibly can do to see that they get the full compensation.β
catholicregister.org/item/37β¦
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ACTS Canada retweeted
11 Oct 2024
So dang proud of the work that @justbegemma is doing in the fight for gender justice in Canada. @ABDanielleSmith, what say you?
(Side note: Gemma is one of the contributors of Shame-Sex AttractionβI canβt wait for yβall to read his story!)
In Alberta on the 18th to receive a #GGAward in Commemoration of the Persons Case. Sent the premier a letter inviting her to lunch to chat about her proposed legislation.
Hope to hear from you soon @ABDanielleSmith. The rights (and lives) of trans kids hang in the balance.
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Thereβs a war on trans bodies in North America. Because Iβm no longer at war with myself, Iβll keep fighting for others.
Yesterday was #NationalComingOutDay. So is today and every other day.
Take a good look. Donβt like what you see? The closet I came out of is free. π¨π¦π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
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12 Oct 2024
RT @KristopherWells: The UCP policy resolutions are designed to continue to purge and erase trans people and their very existence. If passeβ¦
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1 Oct 2024
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When the Pope visits a country rocked by abuse, he follows the same playbook: he meets with victims, expresses shame, and promises change.Β He employed these tactics in Portugal 2023, in Canada 2022, Ireland 2018, in Chile 2018 & the US 2015. (BA.org)
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@ABDanielleSmith it resembles the trans flagβsame sky, different view. From above distinctions fade. Beauty remains. Like rights it should be recognized even if itβs not seen the same. A leader rises above. Calls for a new day where all have space to shine. #TransIsBeautiful
10 Oct 2024
We have such beautiful sunrises here in Alberta. This photo was shot by Albert Urlacher, an employee from Canadian Natural near Vulcan.
Thanks to all our incredible energy workers across our province- including for taking the time to share these special moments.
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ACTS Canada retweeted
9 Oct 2024
Church abuse survivors to receive first payment soon
ntv.ca/church-abuse-survivorβ¦
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9 Oct 2024
Mount Cashel victims will finally get their compensation money later this month saltwire.com/newfoundland-laβ¦
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ACTS Canada retweeted
11 Oct 2024
Well deserved recognition for our founder @justbegemma! Thank you for all you do!
In addition to it being LGBTQ History Month, today is #NationalComingOutDay. Let's work together towards creating a society where no one feels like they have to stay in.
October is LGBTQ History Month and we acknowledge Gemma Hickey, an internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning author and human rights advocate from St. John's, who has dedicated their life to advancing equality and justice for marginalized communities. (more in comments)....
ALT Gemma Hickey wearing a blue and white shirt stands in front of a beautiful skyline.
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