Being #Canadian means honouring #equity — not as an abstract ideal, but as a commitment to fairness in how we treat one another. It means practicing #inclusion in our daily lives, not just in our policies. (Read my full article here): substack.com/home/post/p-... ❤️Micki - Elbows Up Van Isle

Exactly! Educate yourself before you demonize others.

Perfect.

LOL. Yup. Way to go Brits!

"Trans people aren’t taking away your health care. Immigrants aren’t cutting taxes for themselves and their rich friends. It’s the billionaires—and their puppet politicians." James Talarico As always, Talarico hits the nail on the proverbial head. ❤️ #republican #truthmatters #transgender #truth

If your faith leads you to love less, not more, something is wrong. If your beliefs make you fear people instead of trying to understand them, something is wrong. If your version of Christianity requires an enemy... it’s tribalism dressed up as holiness. Read more here: substack.com/home/post/p-...

I wrote this for everyone who has been devalued, dehumanized, harmed, bullied, abused, maligned, ostracized, kidnapped, degraded, threatened, and terrorized by Trump and his cruel regime. Sending love… #poem #poetry #compassion #thereisaplaceforyou #youmatter #inspirational #love

I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Stop the Contract: No Canadian Weapons to ICE. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

It is so important to remember that our fight is not with the American people, but with their present government and the incredible cruelty they are unleashing on innocent men, women, and children, the marginalized, the vulnerable, & even their own citizens. ICE violence must stop!

What a fantastic day! 65+participants from all over the island. California & Saskatchewan! Thanks to all who came out to stand in solidarity against #ICE brutality to our US neighbours. ❤️ We also protested the sale of goods and services to ICE by various #Canadian companies, which is unacceptable.

Join us as we stand up for these people & so many more who have been kidnapped, abused, mistreated, traumatized, dehumanized, & killed by ICE. Sun, Feb 15, 12-2 pm, along the hwy in front of Serious Coffee in Parksville. Hope to see you there! ❤ Micki - Elbows Up Van Isle #elbowupcanada #iceprotest

“Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak for me.” We refuse to be the people who stay silent. Solidarity does not stop at a border. JOIN US on Sunday, February 15th, 12 - 2 pm, along the hwy in front of Serious Coffee, Parksville. Event link: www.facebook.com/events/13868...

JOIN US on Sunday, February 15th, 12 - 2 pm, along the hwy in front of Serious Coffee - 1209 Island Hwy E, Parksville. This is a peaceful event. If you have a heart for your fellow human beings, & are horrified by what is happening, you are welcome! Event link: www.facebook.com/events/13868...

Join us TOMORROW - FEB 15, 12- 2 pm, along the hwy in front of Serious Coffee - Parksville. Please watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8fW... Why are Canadians protesting ICE tactics? This is not about politics or borders - it's about humanity. It's saying: ENOUGH! No more cruelty disguised as policy!

I just wrote a letter to our PM to Stop Bill C-12. @theactionnetwork.bsky.socialThis bill is simply a repackaged version of Bill C-2 with minimal, cosmetic changes. Write your own letter at this link: actionnetwork.org/letters/send...

You may read my full article at this link: mickiwrites4u.substack.com/p/its-not-ab... Our next protest, “Canadians Against I.C.E. Brutality” will be THIS Sunday, February 15, noon to 2 pm, along the highway in front of Serious Coffee in Parksville, BC. I hope you will join us!

JOIN US! Sun, Feb 15, 12 to 2 pm, along the hwy in front of Serious Coffee, 1209 Island Hwy E, Parksville. Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/13868... This is a peaceful event. If you have a heart for your fellow human beings, & are horrified by what is happening, you are welcome! ❤ Micki #elbowsup

Some things just need to be said. #pierrepoilievre #poilievre #canadianpolitics #canada #politics #politicalleaders #trueleadership #sharingthingsthatmatter #truthmatters #conservative #elbowsupcanada #myelbowsup #elbowsupvanisle #canadiangovernment

❤️❤️❤️ #thankyou #elbowsupvanisle #community #sharing #creativity #signs #protest #ICE #myelbowsup #canadiansagainstice #speakout #standup

. A love letter to Minnesotans... ❤️ __________________ #minnesota #minnesotacourage #lovelettertominnesota #dearminnesota #canadiansforminnesota #elbowsup #messagetominnesota #messagefromacanadian

Join us for a fun afternoon of #art & #community & design your own #sign for our 'Canadians Against I.C.E. Cruelty' protest. EVENT LINK: www.facebook.com/events/31533... We'll provide some supplies, but bring any U have. (No paint please) Refreshments. Donation $5. RSVP: [email protected]

Thank you Lois for sharing your wonderful, poignant poem. Do you have poetry you'd like to share about what's happening in our world right now? Let me know! ❤️Micki - Elbows Up Van Isle #saynothing #denial #ICE #trump #usa #america2026 #headdown #headinthesand #canada #greenland #poem #poetry

Read poem at this link: substack.com/home/post/p-... __ #ontheedge #poem #poetry #americain2026 #USA #ICE #trump #mickifindlay #america #fascism #democracy #authoritarism

Jim Pattison plans to sell property to the Trump administration for a new detention centre. This is abhorrent. Please help by signing and sharing our petition: www.change.org/p/tell-jim-p... My husband & I have also chosen to boycott Pattison's businesses & have written his company to let him know.

Remember how they said they were going after the “gangs, the criminals, & the worst of the worst.” This is not what this is. If you have a heart for your fellow human beings, & are horrified by what is happening, join us! ❤ Micki – #ElbowsUpVanIsle #elbowsup #canadiansagainstICE #StopICE #protest

Thank U Haidee! Video link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Mg... Please support Charlie @MeidasTouch Canada by subscribing/liking/sharing his videos. Consider joining the 'Peace Love & a Handshake' rallies at the border. Remember, millions of Americans didn't vote for Trump! ❤ Micki - Elbows Up Van Isle

"Dear Pierre Poilievre - It's Time We Had a Little Talk". Read my letter on Substack: mickiwrites4u.substack.com/p/dear-pierr... . #pierrepoilievre #lettertopoilievre #canadianpolitics #conservative #canadiangovernment #maplemaga

Read my poem on Substack & please consider sharing. The Trump regime insists on maligning her character & slandering her memory by calling her a "domestic terrorist" while excusing the shooter's actions. Help me honour her name & her memory. Thank you.❤️Micki mickiwrites4u.substack.com/p/for-the-men

WOW!! This is the best #speech I have ever heard! This says it all, eloquently& intelligently. My husband & I are #Canadians & we stand with our #American friends in the fight against this horrific regime! Watch video here: www.facebook.com/reel/1590940... . #trump #bestspeech2026 #matthewcooke

Read full article here: mickiwrites4u.substack.com/p/my-message... . #reneenicolegood #ICE #minnesota #trumpregime #truthmatters #cruelty #freedomconvoy #conservatives

Please share to honour #ReneeGood. MN Sen. Tina Smith discusses the horrific, unwarranted #shooting as #Noem lies & debases Renee's intentions & character. Sickening. #ICE was 'supposedly' deployed to ward off dangerous criminals - not a kind, cherished mom❤️by her community. youtu.be/S-dMJV7n5JA?...

Trump is pitching an alternative history as to what happened on #January6th on the #WhiteHouse website. We can't let #Trump whitewash & erase history. Please share this video so he won't be successful. This is what happens when lies are spread by corrupt leaders. Video link: youtu.be/CvL4sXhGrYs?...

It isn't rocket science. "The measure of a man is what he does with power." – Plato #venezuela #oil #trump #elbowsup #elbowsupvanisle

Canadians have done, & will do, whatever it takes to preserve the democracy our veterans fought and died for, stand up for & defend our allies, & protect our freedoms for future generations. ❤ Micki - Elbows Up Van Isle - #trump #canada #venezuela #citizenarmy #canadianpolitics #canadians #elbowsup

I knew Trump was bad news and I warned people that he wanted to be a dictator. But this? This is worse than I could have predicted. Read: theplanetdemocracy.substack.com/p/breaking-w... ❤ Micki - Elbows Up Van Isle _ #venezuela #trump #invasion #war #wakeupcanada #canada #elbowsupvanisle #elbowsup

Big difference...

This story is for those who need a dose of encouragement in difficult times. Read my full story here: mickiwrites4u.substack.com/p/lessons-fr... <3 Micki _______________________ #lessonsfromafrog #hopeforthehurting #christmas #lifelesson #frog #depression #despair #hope #joy

Elbows Up Van Isle Website: www.elbowsupvanisle.ca Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/elbowsupvanisle Substack Articles: mickiwrites4u.substack.com _______ #resistance #love #peacefulresistance #peacefulprotest #elbowsupvanisle #elbowsupcanada #substack #standup #speakout #inspirational #quote

Thanks Charlie for quoting me! I am honoured. ❤️💪🍁 Here is the link to my entire article: substack.com/home/post/p-... Please consider supporting Charlie so he can "keep kicking at the darkness until it bleeds daylight!" Here is his Substack link: substack.com/@charlieangus . #compassion #elbowsup

Merry Christmas to all of our fellow writers and book lovers. From our hearts to yours... ❤ The Pen Pals ___ #somethinghaschanged #newbook #christmasgiftideas #giftideasforwomen #giftideasforbooklovers #giftideasforreaders #holidaybooks #bestbooks #booksforwomen #qualicumbeach #shoplocal

Kristi says it all so perfectly. Watch her short video here: youtu.be/AvXsstYACss?... and share. This is such an important and powerful speech. #americanpolitics #canadianpolitics #speakout #standup #resist #americanchristianity #christiannationalism #religion #compassion #empathy

Thanks to the FBCW for featuring our book #SomethingHasChanged - the perfect #Christmasgift for the #women in your life! Info: www.somethinghaschanged.ca Or order our book via The Mulberry Bush Bookstore in Qualicum Beach: mulberrybushbooks.com/item/POEthh_... . #giftsforreaders #giftsforwomen

Watch Charlie's video here: youtu.be/LM-UCr7IwDw?... then read the comments. I dare you not to snivel like I did. ❤️Micki - Elbows Up Van Isle

Watch Tod Maffin's short video on YouTube at this link: www.youtube.com/shorts/7vV61... @todmaffin.com _________________________ #todmaffin #canada #checksandbalances #canadiangovernment #poilievre #MAGA #fascism #canadaisnotbroken #thewiringwithinthewalls #video

2 of our authors will be at the "Made With Love" Christmas market in Courtenay - Dec 14th, 2025, 10-4. Lynn will be selling our book & her artwork, Christmas cards, decorations, cozy head warmers. Please support our local creators, find meaningful gifts, & enjoy a day surrounded by community! ❤

"Many have followed the proper legal channels to seek asylum or citizenship, only to be met with intimidation, detention, or even abduction by masked ICE agents at the very courthouses where they are required to appear." Read article here: substack.com/home/post/p-... #immigrants #immigration #usa

Order your copy at: www.mulberrybushbooks.com Or inquire through our website: www.somethinghaschanged.ca 📖🎄🎁 ________________ #somethinghaschanged #booklaunch #giftsforreaders #giftsforbooklovers #giftsforwomen #christmasgiftideas

This is a photo I took at 2 am, a few years ago, after shoveling our driveway when my husband was out of town. I remember the stillness, the silence, the peace... afterwards, I wrote this simple little poem. www.mickifindlaywrites.com #poem #winter #tree #snow #poetry #night #mickifindlay #peace