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A Canadian Social Network Is Not the Point
Taking a break from algorithmic sludge, and finding a small Canadian corner of the internet that still feels human (actual humans).
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Armies Seize Territory. Empires Seize Language.
What renaming a lake tells us about sovereignty, and the normalization of ownership
Aug 29, 2026 · 9 min read · 1 like · 11 viewsThe Alberta Sovereignty Crisis
Alberta’s sovereignty movement has entered a new and more dangerous phase. What began as political rhetoric has evolved into legislation, policy, and a coordinated challenge to the foundations of Canadian federalism. With the passage and repeated use of the Alberta Sovereignty Act, ideas once confined to activist manifestos are now shaping real governance.
Nov 15, 2025 · 2 min read · 0 likes · 1 viewI’m not a Patriot
Why don’t Canadians call ourselves patriots? Because our pride sounds different. Born from Loyalists, peacekeepers, and quiet builders, Canada’s strength has never been in shouting, it’s in showing up. From Confederation to Canada 150, our patriotism has stayed humble, civic, and collective. In an age of loud nationalism, that restraint isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom.
Oct 28, 2025 · 7 min read · 0 likes · 4 viewsThe Grievance Gateway
When outrage is the invitation, manipulation is the goal. The Campus “Conversation” Defence Guide helps students and educators recognise emotional hijacking — how frustration, fear, and belonging are used to turn dialogue into recruitment. Learn how to spot the playbook before it plays you.
Oct 7, 2025 · 7 min read · 0 likes · 1 viewShadow Diplomacy and the Slow Erosion of Democracy
The Alberta Prosperity Project isn’t a gov’t. Yet it claims “cabinet-level” U.S. talks on independence. No names. No proof. This is theatre, not statecraft. Shadow diplomacy like this erodes trust and feeds disinfo. Democracy leaks by a thousand cuts.
Oct 4, 2025 · 5 min read · likes not linked · 2 viewsWhy Information Literacy Matters in 2025
“Canada is broken.” “Project 2025 will save America.” “Memes are the new news.” Those lines have probably flashed across your feed in the last few months. They’re not just headlines, hashtags, or jokes — they’re weapons.
Sep 27, 2025 · 5 min read · likes not linked · 2 viewsFractured Futures - Alberta Conundrum
What happens when provincial frustration turns into separatist ambition? In this piece, I explore three stark what-if scenarios for Alberta’s future, each rooted in real grievances, legal limits, and the fragile fabric of Canadian unity. From constitutional brinkmanship to foreign interference, these aren’t predictions, they’re warnings. And they all point to the same truth: Canada holds together only if we choose dialogue over division, clarity over chaos.
May 9, 2025 · 13 min read · likes not linked · 2 views