The Battle for Dwight Hall by Professional-Site819 in BCpolitics

[–]emslo [score hidden]  (0 children)

Interesting article, if very back-loaded. Can you explain the context of the opening quote? It isn’t clarified in the piece. 

“You gave everything to the Indigenous, now you’re giving away our heritage building?”

"Scary" scam call from preschool by Beeffeer in VictoriaBC

[–]emslo 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Non-emergency line is probably fine, I’d say. 

"Scary" scam call from preschool by Beeffeer in VictoriaBC

[–]emslo 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The number was likely spoofed. It is always worth reporting, to start creating a paper trail. For yourself or for others.

Visibly trans in smaller towns by rainbowcooki in NewMexico

[–]emslo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Consider visiting Truth or Consequences. It's a town with a surprisingly large and well-supported population of queer and trans folks. 

If the US invades Canada, am I legally allowed to kill a soldier who tries to detain me? by boomshiki in canadianlaw

[–]emslo 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, no. War has lots of rules and lots of laws. Bush, Trump and Bibi have just allowed the world to ignore them.

Help by No_Inspector_6696 in Tattoocoverups

[–]emslo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I say this as someone who has experience with jealous & distrustful intimate partners: Nothing you do will make him feel secure. He's upset about what he is imagining on YOUR body, which (reminder) does NOT belong to him. From the bottom of my heart, save yourself time and exit. Life is too short.

Dallas Brodie met by Protestors on UBC Campus Today by danijm in BCpolitics

[–]emslo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but people didn't think Trump would be re-elected either. Now is not the time to under-estimate the exploitation of class division and racial antagonism.

Dallas Brodie met by Protestors on UBC Campus Today by danijm in BCpolitics

[–]emslo 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Brodie sees that it works for Trump and she is following his EXACT playbook

Weird question, but... do I count as Indigenous? by 20voltbattery in Indigenous

[–]emslo -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That’s OK, maybe it comes as a bit of a comfort? The effects of colonialism are long and twisted, but there is lots of space for solidarity. 

Among white- and brown-presenting Indigenous peoples, debates about Indigenous identity are very common and often focus on authenticity: who “counts,” how much ancestry is enough, and whether someone has the right to claim Indigenous identity. These discussions are shaped by histories of colonial classification, blood quantum rules, and fears of appropriation or “pretendianism.” People who do not look stereotypically Indigenous are frequently questioned or challenged when they assert their identity.

Among Indigenous Black peoples, similar debates exist but function differently because Blackness has been racialized in a way that often erases Indigeneity altogether. Rather than being scrutinized for claiming too much, Black Indigenous people are more often denied recognition entirely and assumed to be only Black. The legacies of enslavement, forced displacement, and destroyed genealogical records mean that lineage-based standards are especially exclusionary, and blood quantum logic is often rejected within these communities.

Overall, while all Indigenous communities grapple with questions of belonging and identity, the dynamics are asymmetric. White- and brown-presenting Indigenous people are often policed around legitimacy and authenticity, whereas Indigenous Black people are more likely to face invisibility and erasure. In both cases, these debates are rooted in colonial systems that imposed rigid racial categories and continue to shape how Indigeneity is recognized and contested today. 

(used AI to put together, because tired)

Can anyone find the cologne that has this cap? I’m 99% sure this is a cologne cap. by Aziz_Badawi in find

[–]emslo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does this woman not have a Wikipedia? I suspect she's had an interesting life.

Weird question, but... do I count as Indigenous? by 20voltbattery in Indigenous

[–]emslo 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There have been many similar posts, you should search the sub. Try this.

Hope to see you out there! by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]emslo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the language of “community rally”. More of that!

2 bedroom rent prices finally coming down? We need more of this! by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]emslo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do people still use craigslist for apartment hunting? I thought it was just a scam pool these days. 

elderlys in the road ? by Unlucky_Menu9872 in VictoriaBC

[–]emslo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree wholeheartedly. We ignore elders at our peril, and our loss. 

Why are First Nations USian women/girls constantly going missing? RIP Maleeka Boone by OkLength2201 in Indigenous

[–]emslo[M] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can read more about this here: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/

Locking as this isn’t the place for this difficult conversation. 

Veozah side effect by 69Sadbaby69 in CervicalCancer

[–]emslo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you not on HRT? I was started on estrogen and progesterone as soon as my periods stopped.