local food. climate change. housing for all. social justice. politics. Master Gardener.
Steveston, BC
Joined June 2012
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Michelle retweeted
A job ad posted by a northern B.C. school district seeking on-call uncertified teachers has intensified calls by parents and teachers for the provincial government to urgently address a shortage of classroom staff.
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Michelle retweeted
If I die on a city road without a protected bike lane, I don't want a ghost bike. I want a memorial bike lane. And if the city says it's not possible, I want people to advocate until it is.
Michelle retweeted
This is the #onted #onpoli thread of the day.
Key for #bced #bcpoli is that politicians, deputy ministers, & other senior leaders need to spend at least one day shadowing an EA before they have any credibility to talk about the value of that work.
Michelle retweeted
The BC teacher and EA shortage is at crisis levels, in Surrey and around the province. Outside of metro districts are hiring non-teachers to teaching contracts. In 2017 there was a government task force, since then the crisis has only deepened. #bced #bcpoli
Hey #SurreyBC, this morning at 7:30am there were 165 UNFILLED ELEMENTARY TEACHER positions. One hundred and sixty five.
PARENTS - please start raising alarm bells instead of leaving it to staff that aren't allowed to speak against their employer. 1/
@SurreyNowLeader @GlobalBC
Michelle retweeted
The public should be alarmed that multiple school districts from across the province are actively trying to hire unqualified people to be “teachers” that’s how acute the shortage of teachers is in #bced #bcpoli @JM_Whiteside @Dave_Eby @richardzussman @keithbaldrey @SoniaFurstenau
Michelle retweeted
But, hold accountable those who should know better. Esp those who are using their power and privilege and closing the door on the most vulnerable.
Stop making excuses for family members saying derogatory things about Black, Indigenous and other communities.
Do your part.
Michelle retweeted
I also would like to congratulate @Gillanders_L ! Richmond has gained a great councillor! We often spoked about the mega mansions on ALR! I wish her the best of luck!
Michelle retweeted
That is very sad. Both Surrey and Vancouver increased slightly while Richmond went the other direction in a huge way.
Michelle retweeted
FarmWatch advocate will 'create a whole new voice and a whole new perspective' richmond-news.com/2022-civic…
Really happy to see this in Prince George. First first-generation immigrant mayor of PG! princegeorgecitizen.com/2022…
Story of the night: sisters @Gillanders_L running for #RichmondBC council & @lahti_meghan running for mayor of Port Moody! #bcelxn @cbcnewsbc
@CBCStephenQuinn @j_mcelroy @anitabathe
Fabulous morning with my colleagues on the Community Action Table for Lower Mainland Neighborhood Small Grants, started it off with Elder Sunni Hill @VFNSG @rcaresrgives #neighbourhoodsmallgrants
Michelle retweeted
We need a city council and school board that will go to work for everyday Richmondites, not the ultra wealthy and well connected.
For Mayor: @john_roston1
For Councillor:
@CarolDayRmd
@jeromedickey
@Gillanders_L
@LeeCommaMark
@kpelech
@JackTrovatoRMD
@bogberry
@FipeWongRMD
Michelle retweeted
Whether you are voting for me or not, please get out and vote! A strong turnout shows that Richmond residents are engaged and care about their city. It is your opportunity to speak out and make a difference! #RmdElxn #riterichmond
Michelle retweeted
Be sure to vote tomorrow! In this election a lot is on the line. I will be voting for progressive candidates who value affordable housing, reconciliation, harm reduction, fighting the climate crisis and inclusive schools. #GOTV #bced #bcpoli – at Vancouver, British Columbia
ALT BCTF meme that says: When 49 000 teachers across the province vote, we can make a difference.