Helen Engelbert

As an autistic person who finds incredible joy in research and learning, I really, really don't understand the whole AI thing at all. Like, look up the information yourself. Fall down an academic rabbit hole. It's fun!

Photo of a small standing girl facing forwardsl in a purple dress with colourful embroidered details and an embroidered cap

In 2021 Afghan women started an online campaign to protest the Taliban's female dress code by posting photos of what traditional Afghan clothes look like #AfghanWomen
#WomensArt

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

Textile artwork resembling a bunch of mushrooms on a dark surface created with fabric, including velvet caps in different colours

Textile artist Julie Collings, hand dyed silk velvet caps and needle felted wool stems #WomensArt #September

Public libraries aren't just a place to borrow books — and B.C.'s are at a 'breaking point' Fumano: Without provincial funding keeping pace with local government funding, library directors say they're struggling

B.C. libraries are vital hubs for learning, connection, and opportunity. Sustained funding is key to keeping services like digital access and literacy programs strong!

Read the full @vancouversun.bsky.social article:

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#libraries #community @bcla.bsky.social

Seismic Study Reveals Hidden Megathrust Earthquake Risk off British Columbia A new study has revealed the first detailed images of a newly developing subduction zone off the coast of British Columbia.

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Felt earthquake: 7.3 quake 54 mi south of Sand Point, Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States, 18 minutes ago Detail infos, updates and user reports for this event

Felt #earthquake: 7.3 #quake 54 mi south of Sand Point, Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States, 18 minutes ago - 13 reports so far.
Did you feel it? Send a report!

Haida Gwaii Museum poster for a major weaving exhibition by Haida artist aay aay gidins. Poster reads" July 13th, 2025 - March 28th, 2026 | the weaving of aay aay | k'uuga k_iljuu t'aa guudadaal walks lightly with a big heart | Opening reception: Sunday, July 13th @ 2:00 pm Haida Gwaii Museum at K_ay Llnagaay | Everyone Welcome. The poster features a graphic of a deep red Haida tattoo weaving design. We are not sure how to describe the Haida Tattoo weaving design except it looks like an outlined, short, capital "I" in serif font. The poster also features logs of funders: Canada Council for the Art, BC Arts Council, Vancouver Foundation, North Coast Regional District, and Charles Rennie III, and the Museum logo, which features a Haida depiction of a sea lion.

Saahlinda Naay/ The Haida Gwaii Museum is honoured to present "the weaving of aay aay," an exhibition featuring 20 years of weavings by Haida artist aay aay gidins.

Opening reception 2pm, Sunday July 13, everyone welcome!

Yes, put big audio files on at least two external hard drives in case one fails. You could make mp3s from them for access and keep on a thumb drive(s) or computer. If you are taking care of the preservation files long term there is free software available for checking the files for integrity.

WELCOME CANCER SEASON! CARE MORE! FEEL IT ALL! MOODY! DEFENSIVE! NEEDINESS AS A LOVE LANGUAGE! INSTEAD OF BILLIONAIRES WE COULD HAVE HOUSING! AND HEALTHCARE! AND CHILDCARE! AND FOOD FOR ALL! EMO AS AN EXTREME SPORT! ABOLISH ICE! FREE THEM ALL! ARMS EMBARGO! WAR IS OVER! WAR IS OVER! WAR IS OVER!

Steering the course

On April 26, UBC Centre for Climate Justice, Vancouver Writers Fest, and Chan Centre for the Performing Arts present The NEW Shock Doctrine: an evening with Naomi Klein, Seth Klein, and CBC’s Elamin Abdelmahmoud, charting Canada’s path in a time of crisis.
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The NEW Shock Doctrine: An Evening with Naomi Klein- Charting Canada's Path in a Time of Crisis The University of British Columbia

Rather than responding to the current crisis south of the border with panic, how can we treat it as a portal; an opening to leap into a better version of society? Attendees will leave inspired by what is possible, and armed with practical policy ideas
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New website created to help us source products

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I think it also shows how other social supports are missing - libraries are a refuge being leaned on in important ways they weren’t before.

Books help so much when we’re struggling with our mental health 📚

It’s okay to not be okay! 3-6-9, it’s okay to not be fine 💚

Sunshine today

Just thinking about David Lynch a lot.