Lover of old school (camping, canoeing, hiking) & new school (digital photography, tech, social media). Opinions are solely mine.
Kingston, Ontario
Joined March 2008
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Steve Koopman retweeted
The Kingston Polar Plunge is tomorrow (Feb 9) at the Crawford Wharf (bottom of Brock St), raising funds for @SOOntario! You can still donate or even sign-up as an individual or a team. The plunge starts at 11am. Hope to see you there! More info: soopolarplunge.crowdchange.c…
Steve Koopman retweeted
Very disappointing to see people sharing this new residential school denialist article from the National Post, including some historians. As a historian of education, here's a 🧵 on the most egregious points that serve to minimize the harms of residential schooling.
Steve Koopman retweeted
One of Murray Sinclair's teachings that I've tried to centre in my work, is to put truth before reconciliation and do the hard work to show that residential school denialists are wrong. So, since denialists are trying to misrepresent his legacy, here's how they get it wrong👇🧵
Steve Koopman retweeted
"This moment, this evening, this spot where I stand tonight was not my destination when I was young and full of vinegar. I did not engineer this journey. To tell you the truth, I don't think I could even see this far." — Quincy Jones accepting the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 67th Oscars
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The Honourable Murray Sinclair always walked into dark places with a flashlight so that we can safely follow. A beam of light that cut through injustice and shows the way to hope.Sending prayers and gratitude to his loving family🧡
Steve Koopman retweeted
Toronto went all out this year for Halloween 👻 🎃💀
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Steve Koopman retweeted
It is Women's History Month, and each day I am sharing the stories of Canadian women who have left their mark on our history.
Today, it is Lynn Johnston, the creator of For Better or For Worse.
Let's learn more about one of our greatest cartoonists!
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Steve Koopman retweeted
I promised to do a residential school denialism wrap-up thread, debriefing and revealing the denialism we saw in September with receipts, so here we go. I hope this is helpful to share etc. Sadly, there is too much to cover, so I’ve limited it to some representative samples 🧵
Steve Koopman retweeted
Murdered. She was murdered.
Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by former boyfriend, Ugandan official says bbc.in/3ZcSTcJ
Steve Koopman retweeted
Alex Rodriguez asked a question. Reggie Jackson answered it.
(Shouts to the producer and rest of the desk for staying out of Reggie’s way and just letting him talk. I doubt they expected this answer. But it’s a great few minutes of television.)
Steve Koopman retweeted
Thanks to everyone for the messages that you've signed up to donate blood this long weekend - if anyone else can help, so many appointments available blood.ca 🩸🇨🇦 @CanadasLifeline
Donate blood & save a life 🩸
For me, that life belongs to a very close family member who is getting transfusions here at the hospital every few days while fighting cancer.
To help him & so many others, please take a minute to sign up @CanadasLifeline to donate blood today 🙏:
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Steve Koopman retweeted
The Law Enforcement Torch Ride returns to Kingston on June 8 to raise funds for Special Olympics Ontario @SOOntario. See the link for more details including how to register to ride or donate. #ygk #RidinForAReason
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Steve Koopman retweeted
We honour the thousands of Indigenous daughters, sisters, mothers, aunties, grandmothers and two-spirit family and friends who have been victims of violence, often abducted, assaulted or murdered without adequate investigation or justice.
[“Still Dancing” by Jonathan Labillois]
Steve Koopman retweeted
Fellow motorcyclists, save the date, as the Law Enforcement Torch Ride returns to the #ygk area on Saturday, June 9! Kickstands up will be in the morning at the @KingstonPolice station, with online registration details coming soon. We’re proud to continue supporting @SOOntario. – at Kingston, Ontario
Steve Koopman retweeted
I feel like a kid the night before Christmas! There’s been a lot of work behind the scenes to bring the 2024 Kingston Polar Plunge to reality tomorrow (Feb 11). We’ve already raised more than $50,000 to support @SOOntario, but would still love to reach our goal. 1/3
Steve Koopman retweeted
Support & celebrate #Indigenous #literacy!
- PURCHASE a gift card from @GoodMindsBooks & donate it to True North Aid.
- JOIN US online Tuesdays in Feb. @ 7p EST for our Authors Series featuring @helen_knott @AlanSyliboy & @TheDHTaylor! #NorthernReads2024
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Steve Koopman retweeted
❄️ Polar Plunge Returns to Kingston 🥶
One of the year's largest & most fun events is coming to #ygk on Sun, Feb 11! Create a team, register as an individual, or simply donate to raise funds for @SOOntario. Spectators are welcome to attend Crawford Wharf. soopolarplunge.crowdchange.c…
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Wəlasweltəmoltine || let's give thanks for life🔥
mətewələnowək ᒣᑏᐧᐁᓓᓄᐧᐁᒃ is out
OCT 6
Steve Koopman retweeted
#Reconciliation Walk at Little Cataraqui Conservation Area Fri. Sept 29/Sat. & Sept 30. 10a-4m. Follow a timeline of residential school history along a wooded path. Free. Self-guided. Join us at the fire afterward for meaningful discussion. @CataraquiCA @cityofkingston
