The Voice of the Fugitive, one of the first Black Canadian newspapers, was influential in the fight against slavery. It was published in Sandwich, Ontario, now a part of Windsor, Ontario. More here and in our podcast, Celebrating Windsor’s Earliest Black Women Writers: buff.ly/I5z8gpd 💙 📚

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Red-headed Ducks Canon R5 Mark I EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/9 560 mm 1/3200 sec ISO 1250

Dr. Angella Ferguson was born #OTD in 1925. Pediatrician who developed one of the first reliable blood tests to detect sickle cell disease in newborns (1950s). By 2010, her blood test and diagnostic protocols were the standard of care in 40 US states & remain the standard today. #WomenInSTEM #BHM

Bald Eagle on Detroit River Canon R5 Mark I EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/8 560 mm 1/2000 sec ISO 640

County Cat Canon R5 Mark I EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/8 560 mm 1/1000 sec ISO 100

Mink A semi-aquatic mammal, the mink can dive to depths of approximately 5 m (16 ft). Canon R5 Mark I EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/8 560 mm 1/2000 sec ISO 640

Ohio Sunrise During the American Civil War, over 300,000 Ohioans served in the Union Army-- more per capita than any other state. Canon R5 Mark I EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/9 560 mm 1/400 sec ISO 1600

Lake Erie Canon R5 Mark I EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/7.1 318 mm 1/1000 sec ISO 320

Bald Eagle Canon R5 Mark I EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/7.1 280 mm 1/1600 sec ISO 800

Gordie Howe International Bridge The Gordie Howe Bridge was built by Canadian and American union workers, and in accordance with the Canada-Michigan Crossing Agreement (signed by former Republican governor Rick Snyder), all iron and steel used to build the bridge was sourced from both countries

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black woman doctor in the US, graduated with her M.D. in 1864. She overcame significant barriers due to both racism & sexism & provided care to formerly enslaved people in the post-Civil War period. She was born #OTD in 1831. #WomenInSTEM #BHM (1/2)

excited to announce a revised, expanded version of Policing Black Lives (@fernpub.bsky.social /Duke University Press) now available for pre-order, out October 15. ft. two new chapters, a new preface & an expanded conclusion. US version now offering 30% off with author code E26MYRD.

Waxing Gibbous Moon (II) Canon 5D Mark IV EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/8 560 mm 1/500 sec ISO 800

昨日行ってきた菅平高原の林。-15℃の中で私はいったい何をしているのだろうと思ったけど、風景は美しい...。

This is my hometown and these are violent, seditious white nationalists. Folks, chances are that sympathizers exist in your own circle of family, friends, and coworkers. If you are white, use your privilege and denounce this rhetoric every chance you get. Silence allows it to be normalized.

Squirrel (IV) The Eastern Grey Squirrel can jump horizontally to a distance of 2.4 m (8 ft) and reach a top speed of 25 km/h (15.5 mph) Canon 5D Mark IV EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/8 560 mm 1/1600 sec ISO 2500

Be a helper like Alex Pretti. He was an ICU nurse who knew that his work of caring and helping others extended beyond the hospital and clinic walls. And for that, he was executed in broad daylight by federal ICE agents.

Lake St. Clair Canon 5D Mark IV EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/22 560 mm 23.98 frames/sec

Looks like it's finished in Pittsburgh but heading to Fort Worth next. Hopefully, it makes its way to me eventually. www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/...

70-year old protester in Minneapolis. His name is Greg Ketter and he is the owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books —now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊 dreamhavenbooks.com 📸Theia Chatelle

Blue Jay (II) Canon 5D Mark IV EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/9 560 mm 1/2000 sec ISO 3200

Led by the OneBC political party, a rally at the University of British Columbia in support of residential school denialism is confronted by a larger group. Hear more on APTN News Brief:

Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti. "Please get the truth out about our son."

Frequent Flyers Canon 5D Mark IV EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/11 560 mm 1/2500 sec ISO 1000

As a photojournalist, I can confirm that good, clear signage with your key message, properly placed, is ABSOLUTELY KEY for your press conference/rally/march/event.

Canada Geese Canon 5D Mark IV EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/7.1 169 mm 1/4000 sec ISO 1250

Unmarked Stream Fresh snow lowers ambient noise, as sound waves are trapped and absorbed by air pockets between snowflakes. Canon 5D Mark IV EF 40 mm f/2.8 STM f/2.8 40 mm 1/1250 sec ISO 100

Nunavut's premier speaks out in solidarity with Greenland. Hear more on APTN News Brief:

Raccoon (II) The Flehmen response is a chemosensory behaviour in which an animal curls back its upper lip, exposing its front teeth, inhaling with its nostrils typically closed, then pauses for several seconds in this position. This enhances an animal's ability to analyze scent-based information.

My latest regular column highlights how government should be more proactive in preventing emergencies from happening in our First Nations. #firstnations #indigenous #mushkegowuk #nishnawbe #attawapiskat #kashechewan #onpoli #canpoli www.northernnews.ca/news/we-need...

New Work Computer Canon 5D Mark IV EF 40mm f/2.8 STM USM f/2.8 40 mm 1/5 sec ISO 100

Homelessness is getting worse across Ontario with an estimated 85,000 people who were without a home in 2025 and nearly 2,000 encampments across the province, a new report from Ontario’s municipalities shows. www.cp24.com/news/canada/...

What did they find? Applicants who disclosed a disability were 25 percentage points less likely to receive a callback. That gap persists even: - When workplaces are fully accessible -When employers see a polished, professional video résumé -When the disability is revealed later in the video

In recognition of us doing fuck all to reduce emissions, let me remind y'all that carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is useless unless we decarbonize drastically. rdcu.be/dbFbB

Violet-Toothed Polypore (Trichaptum biforme) Green algae and violet-toothed polypore fungi can often be found in peaceful coexistence. Canon 5D Mark IV EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/16 560 mm 0.6 sec ISO 100

Northern Map Turtle (II) Canon 5D Mark IV EF 100–400 mm f/4.5–5.6L IS USM f/5.6 400 mm 1/400 sec ISO 250

The current state of the yellow-eared toucanet (Selenidera spectabilis ) painting. More work to do but it’s coming along. #toucan #birdwatching #ornithology #birds #birdart #birdpainting #nature #natureart

A tale of two neighbours.

Point Pelee National Park Canon 5D Mark IV EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/22 140 mm 1/20 sec ISO 100

Witch's Butter Canon 5D Mark IV EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/7.1 328 mm 1/50 sec ISO 6400

Squirrel (III) Canon 5D Mark IV EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/8 560 mm 1/160 sec ISO 12800

Hey Canadians: as you unwrap your gifts this week, know that your Christmas tree was very likely grown by a migrant worker.

The Creek at the End of The Forest #FoggyFriday #ForestFriday #ScapeDay #Landscape #Nature #Photography #Outdoor #Art #OutdoorPhotography #LandscapePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin

Rally At Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie's Office Local residents and union members rally outside Windsor-Tecumseh (Ontario, Canada) MPP Andrew Dowie's office, calling for him to publicly oppose conservation authority amalgamation.

One of the enraging aspects of MAGA-influenced public discourse, not only in the US but also in Canada, the EU & elsewhere, is that we've retrogressed on the idea of people having the right to define their own (often complex) identities. We're back to defining people by name, ethnicity & birthplace.

Phragmites Transported from Eurasia, phragmites crowd out native plants and reduce biodiversity. They are considered one of the worst invasive plant species in Canada. Canon 5D Mark IV EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/10 264 mm 1/250 sec ISO 4000

Muskrat Canon 5D Mark IV EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III f/8 560 mm 1/640 sec ISO 6400

Lights (II) Canon 5D Mark IV EF 40mm f/2.8 STM USM f/8 40 mm 1/800 sec ISO 12800