The murder of Alex Pretti yesterday has affected me deeply, not only as an empathetic human but also as someone who has spent more than two decades attending protests, camera in hand. Whenever an observer or journalist is killed, it could be any of us, given the right set of circumstances. I wrote this poem as a way to digest my thoughts.
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Last summer I was one of numerous peace activists interviewed by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights as part of a project seeking to document the stories of older activists (sigh, LOL) in Edmonton for a digital portal of videos and curriculum for schools. I attended the project's soft launch yesterday.
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Red Dress Day
May 5, 2024
Honouring missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, non-binary, Two-Spirit, and other exploited Indigenous people.
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May 1 was May Day 2024
International Workers' Day
Marching down Whyte Avenue.
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To remember is to work for peace. This morning at the Old Strathcona Farmers Market a group of us got together to quietly stand for a #ceasefirenow. #yeg #whyteave #oldstrathcona #peace #yegactivist #remembrance #remembranceday

Standing Together, a walk to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, leaves Mary Burlie Park in Edmonton's McCauley neighbourhood.
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Take Back the Night is an annual march against gender-based violence organized by Women for Rights and Empowerment. On September 22, the march began at @colabyeg and made its way throughout the Boyle Street area.
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More photos of Edmonton showing up to counter hate and ignorance at the "One Million March for Children" on September 20th.
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Today (September 21st) was the UN International Day of Peace. I had the privilege of celebrating along with these beautiful humans from the Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action and other folks who value a peace and disarmament.
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Edmonton really showed up today, with this huge turnout against hate. Photos are of the counterprotest to the transphobic "One Million Children March".
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