
Avoid the offensive costumes this Hallowe’en
by Destine Lord | Oct 19, 2017
As the leaves change colour and most people are stuffed with turkey, I am hopeful for coming winter months, the promise that a new year brings and the opportunity for renewal. But before we get there, we must cross the most contentious time of year – a time not of...
Collaboration not appropriation
by Destine Lord | Sep 8, 2017
When it comes to the world of fashion, there are countless examples of cultural appropriation ranging from those that profit off of tired stereotypes and the suffering of Indigenous people to others that straight up steal the work of Indigenous artists. Don’t believe...
Back to School
by Destine Lord | Aug 31, 2017
September is here and in cities across Canada many parents are picking up last minute supplies and clothing for the kids to go back to school. While their thoughts turn to homework assistance and lunch prep, I wonder how many of these parents worry if their kids will...A new GG and a missed opportunity
by Destine Lord | Jul 13, 2017
By Destine Lord, IRG director and proud Canadian of Afro-Caribbean descent There is no doubt that Julie Payette is an impressive woman with even more impressive credentials. She is an astronaut, computer engineer, and pilot. In her spare time, she’s an accomplished...Recent Posts
Rose LeMay
RT @Ben_Parsons__: The Conservative party is going full MAGA and only HuffPo and Vice are paying attention. https://t.co/9TWyBY5EVj
Destine Lord
To be clear, acting like an ass to a war vet and elder caused damage to your life and reputation, NOT the WP reporting on it. 🤦🏾♀️ https://t.co/2Nrp9r9af8
Destine Lord
Don’t revictimize by asking BIPOC “Are you sure?” Yes, we’re sure... based on a lifetime of experience. Instead say, “Yes, I hear you. That sucks. How can I help?”
Rose LeMay
@RosieBarton @TanyaTalaga Name last time that Clerk of Privy Council , highest civil servant with mandate to protect apoliticial foundation of the federal government, so blantantly and shamelessly took a political stance? Lined up with a political party to take down a sitting MP?
Rose LeMay
@CBCAlerts @CBCAlerts I’m sure you did not INTEND to undermine the truth and lived experience of Canadians, when you wrote “black Nova Scotians say they were”....you meant to write “black Nova Scotians were victims...”. Don’t whitewash and undermine the experience of victims.
Rose LeMay
RT @CharlieAngusNDP: Her name was Nashie Oombash. She was only 48.
She was loved and she loved her grandchildren.
She was desperate to ge…
Rose LeMay
Pop quiz. Person with power says “if I did something wrong then it’s her fault if she didn’t say no”. And you answer is “that’s a classic refusal to take responsibility by that person with power” You are CORRECT. #StandwithJody
Destine Lord
@IRPlawyer @AEnenajor Even if you agree that she stank as Justice Minister, how does that change anything about her being pressured by PMO??
Rose LeMay
dis·trac·tion - Real meaning: a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else. Canadian political doublespeak: a person usually female who prevents full attention being given to the supreme leader, because she is telling the truth. Truth will endure.
Rose LeMay
@MPCelina @The_IRGDestine @DChavannes_ Honoured to meet a woman leader who lives her integrity and caring for Canadians. Thank you @MPCelina.
Rose LeMay
@The_IRGDestine @MPCelina Can we say “cover up”? Or just the inability to deal with racism straight up? Too ironic/sad that it occurs in THE HOUSE.
Destine Lord
Canadians need to understand what racism looks like in Canada. It’s not a “misunderstanding” or a “mix-up”. It’s the deliberate erasure of BIPOC from public spaces - shushing then into silence & removing them when they don’t do as you wish. https://t.co/RZVxlqAo8k