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Christine Mitchell πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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PhD, scholar of Hebrew Bible and ancient eastern Mediterranean, feminist, settler-Canadian. http://christine-mitchell.ca Personal site.

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Wonderful! I used to take my Intro Hebrew Bible class to the Museum of Antiquities each semester. Love it!

07.03.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Canada Is Already at War with the USβ€”We Just Don’t Know It Yet | The Walrus Conflicts don’t always start with an invasion

Well this is a deeply unsettling read for your Friday evening.

07.03.2026 00:13 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 10

Numerals?

06.03.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Anti-Americanism flourishes in the United States."

05.03.2026 17:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe time to recognize that a lot of us outside the US don't plan to travel to the US in the foreseeable future? For some it's on principle and for some it's unsafe?

05.03.2026 13:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I don't intend to ever travel to the US again. And I'm not the only one. Frankly, it's not safe.

05.03.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ottawa warns of legislation if OpenAI doesn’t make changes after chat history raised red flags Ministers were disappointed that company didn’t bring concrete proposals to meeting about Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT posts

I suppose I would ask why this is an "if" situation.

25.02.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 78 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 5

He's finishing his magnum opus on Reformed theology - I believe he has a publisher but not sure when it will be out.

23.02.2026 15:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

He's amazing! He retires next year and I'm so sad. (although happy for him)

23.02.2026 15:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You might look at my colleague John Visser's syllabi posted on the Knox College website (click on Active Students then Resources and Forms).

23.02.2026 15:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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At least there was this small win

22.02.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 136 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of an American flag on fire

Picture of an American flag on fire

All of Canada right now

22.02.2026 15:58 πŸ‘ 692 πŸ” 89 πŸ’¬ 51 πŸ“Œ 16

Messier's probably taken his scarf off to reveal a USA scarf underneath

22.02.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Gretzky will be thrilled

22.02.2026 15:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Especially given what time the game started there

22.02.2026 15:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

High Stick High Stick

22.02.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And they had too many men on the ice and it didn't get called!!!

22.02.2026 15:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

FOUR MINUTES???!!!!

22.02.2026 15:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yup. Tossing Messier with his stupid scarf draped around his neck in for good measure.

22.02.2026 14:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ford 'doesn't know what he's talking about' when it comes to basket weaving, Indigenous artist says | CBC News A third-generation Indigenous basket maker is setting the record straight about his craft β€” it's a part of his culture, it's valuable, and artists can make a living off of it.

This is a fantastic story, and the baskets are amazing and beautiful.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

19.02.2026 14:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think Joel Baden's work would be pertinent.

18.02.2026 18:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ford tells students to not pick 'basket-weaving courses' in wake of OSAP cuts | CBC News Premier Doug Ford had choice words for students expressing concerns over cuts to OSAP grants Tuesday, telling them to "not pick basket-weaving courses" and to invest in education that gives students i...

Just when I think this man can't possibly get any more ridiculous ... He is a living, breathing example of how "inheriting Daddy's money" and having no post-secondary education at all leads to worst outcomes.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

17.02.2026 20:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Catherine O’Hara, the Canadian actor known for her comedic roles across the decades including Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, dies at 71.

tgam.ca/4qcKxLX

30.01.2026 18:51 πŸ‘ 142 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 20
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TST is hiring! This full-time opportunity may be for you if you have a MDiv, MPS, or MTS degree. Recent TST grads are encouraged to apply (but you don't have to be a TST grad).

Coordinator, Ministry and Pastoral Formation Hub
Apply by March 11, 2026
See the posting: bit.ly/49MTg2J

29.01.2026 17:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's not just crossing the border. It's what happens if you're there, pop in to a burger place for something to eat, and you find yourself in the middle of a raid.

29.01.2026 17:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Bloodbath at the Ontario colleges, though.

27.01.2026 14:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I didn't move to Toronto from Saskatoon only to get Saskatoon January!

24.01.2026 13:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're a Youppi and an Ace away from having an awesome board of peace of our own.

23.01.2026 02:47 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 4
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In a speech to the World Economic Forum, Mark Carney says middle powers such as Canada must accept that the rules-based international order is effectively dead, and great power rivalry with is here to stay. Key excerpt:

20.01.2026 15:48 πŸ‘ 3309 πŸ” 1083 πŸ’¬ 81 πŸ“Œ 274
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Defend Canadian Journalism – DonateΒ Form Support Our Journalism Defence Fund PressProgress is at the centre of what could be one of the biggest, longest and most expensive media trials in recent Canadian history. A former star candidate for ...

I chipped in to the @PressProgress.ca legal defence so journalists can keep holding the powerful to account. This case could set a chilling precedent across Canada. If you can, please donate and share. pressprogress.ca/journalism-defence/donate

18.01.2026 14:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0