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@lkenney.bsky.social

Making art in Canada's Ocean Playground laurakenneyrugs.ca

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I was in Halifax last weekend and there were pink ribbons wrapped around beautiful trees and "Save This Tree" signs on Robie St..trees due to be cut down to allow for a bus lane.
I've never seen a bus lane as beautiful as a tree.
#novascotia #progressvsenvironment

17.10.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It seems as though @TimHoustonNS
is all about golf, uranium, fracking, and clear cutting....not good.
#nspoli

13.10.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have a lovely thanksgiving.
xox

10.10.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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judy for justice: β€œzoom, judy, zoom” β€” Blood+Honey by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney) β€œJudy are not cynics. / Despite their funeral attire, / and their activist worry…”

Last installment, "Zoom, Judy, Zoom," of Judy 4 Justice by Writer-in-Residence @jordan-trethewey.bsky.social and artist @lkenney.bsky.social

β€œJudy are not cynics. / Despite their funeral attire, / and their activist worry…”

www.bloodhoneylit.com/jordan-treth...

10.10.2025 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Super!

09.10.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gonna be doing a fun show with artist Brandt Eisner in Truro..about Truro at the MMFI gallery at the Marigold Centre in Nov.
Opening Nov 6th, 6pm.
#novascotia #art #truro #rughooking

09.10.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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'We’re here for good': Mi’kmaw land defenders say they’re not leaving Hunter’s Mountain - Halifax Examiner Mi’kmaw grandmother, Giju Madonna Bernard, is adamant. She has no intention of leaving the encampment that Mi’kmaw land defenders have set up over the past month to protect Hunter’s Mountain (Tqamuowe...

β€˜We’re here for good’: Mi’kmaw land defenders say they’re not leaving Hunter’s Mountain

reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social

08.10.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mi’kmaw chiefs lash out at Houston government, threaten legal action, and demand immediate meeting with N.S. premier - Halifax Examiner The Chiefs concluded with a warning that while they continue to push to meet with Houston, they will β€œalso be looking into all possible legal remedies and mechanisms that can be taken to ensure they c...

Mi’kmaw chiefs lash out at Houston government, threaten legal action, and demand immediate meeting with N.S. premier

reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social with files from @dartjenhen.bsky.social

04.10.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 71    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4
A rocky and pebbly riverbed with almost no water in it, and in the middle of the gravelly empty middle, grass is growing. Some reddish and green shrubs are visible on the left of the photo.

A rocky and pebbly riverbed with almost no water in it, and in the middle of the gravelly empty middle, grass is growing. Some reddish and green shrubs are visible on the left of the photo.

Nova Scotia - a province known for endless rainy days & many bountiful rivers & lakes - is into its 4th month of extreme drought. This is the French River, that provides Tatamagouche with water (or not). Climate crisis kicking in. But: let’s frack and clearcut anyway, says NS Premier Tim Houston.

04.10.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 117    πŸ” 56    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
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The second-shortest session ever of the legislature is over; was it 'efficient' or a 'mockery' of democracy? - Halifax Examiner "This was not only a rushed session, but it was a session that really makes a mockery of this House," said NDP leader Claudia Chender.

The second-shortest session ever of the legislature is over; was it β€˜efficient’ or a β€˜mockery’ of democracy?

reported by Jennifer Henderson, @dartjenhen.bsky.social

06.10.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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judy 4 justice: β€œenjoying the sights and smells” β€” Blood+Honey by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney) β€œJudy arrives. Assesses a mill across a river / Community gathers, tells her, β€œWe tried. Said, / Give a hoot, don't pollute! Don't lay forests bare!”

"Enjoying the Sights and Smells" from Judy 4 Justice by WiR @jordan-trethewey.bsky.social and artist @lkenney.bsky.social!

β€œJudy arrives. Assesses a mill across a river / Community gathers, tells her, β€œWe tried...”

www.bloodhoneylit.com/jordan-treth...

03.10.2025 06:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meow
xox

02.10.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The greatest danger to our future is apathy.

Jane Goodall

01.10.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"If we lose hope, we're doomed."

We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.

01.10.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 13096    πŸ” 4317    πŸ’¬ 161    πŸ“Œ 255
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Kent Monkman
'The Sparrow,' 2022

30.09.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Laura Kenney
YouTube video by Folk Art Society of Nova Scotia Laura Kenney

If you'd like a break from the stress of the World..here I am chit chatting about rug hooking.
Thanks to the Folk Art Society of Nova Scotia and to all the lovely people who attended the talk in Lunenburg two weeks ago.
#novascotia #rughooking #folkart
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Myyl...

28.09.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The U.S. is like a step and a half away from people being thrown out of windows.

26.09.2025 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 146    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 5
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judy for justice: β€œwhat to wear? what to wear?” β€” Blood+Honey by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney) β€œJudy are not fashionistas. / Frivolity is not fundamental / to their identity.”

"What to Wear? What to Wear?" the newest installment of Judy 4 Justice by Writer-in-Residence Jordan Trethewey @jordan-trethewey.bsky.social and Lauren Kenney @lkenney.bsky.social

β€œJudy are not fashionistas. / Frivolity is not fundamental / to their identity.”

www.bloodhoneylit.com/jordan-treth...

26.09.2025 02:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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USA

19.09.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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judy 4 justice: β€œwalking the birds” β€” Blood+Honey by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney) β€œDespite no encouragement, Judy / naturally attract an odd following. / As if Snow White’s aura warped / upon entering Earth’s atmosphere.”

"Walking the Birds" from WIR Jordan Trethewey @jordan-trethewey.bsky.social and Laura Kinney's @lkenney.bsky.social Judy 4 Justice!!!

β€œJudy / naturally attract an odd following. / As if Snow White’s aura warped / upon entering Earth’s atmosphere.”

www.bloodhoneylit.com/jordan-treth...

18.09.2025 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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judy 4 justice: β€œwaiting…” β€” Blood+Honey by Jordan Trethewey (art by Lauren Kenney) β€œJudy studies the door / contemplates whether it keeps / people safe, or bars entry.”

"Waiting..." from Jordan Trethewey @jordan-trethewey.bsky.social and Laura Kenney's @lkenney.bsky.social Judy 4 Justice drops tonight!!!

β€œJudy studies the door / contemplates whether it keeps / people safe, or bars entry.”

www.bloodhoneylit.com/jordan-treth...

11.09.2025 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Eel': Wayne Burns on his short film about tough choices - Halifax Examiner The Atlantic International Film Festival runs September 10-17.

β€˜Eel’: Wayne Burns on his short film about tough choices

Morning File by @philmoscovitch.bsky.social

10.09.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poet Jordan Thretheway
@bloodhoneylit.bsky.social
#drought #novascotia

05.09.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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judy 4 justice: β€œtaking her rooster for a walk” β€” Blood+Honey by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney) β€œJudy walks away / with rooster, because / our goose is cooked.”

"Taking Her Rooster for a Walk" from Writer-in-Residence Jordan Trethewey @jordan-trethewey.bsky.social and Laura Kenney's @lkenney.bsky.social 'Judy 4 Justice.'

β€œJudy walks away / with rooster, because / our goose is cooked.”

www.bloodhoneylit.com/jordan-treth...

05.09.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm doing this thing..come if you like.
xoxox

02.09.2025 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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judy 4 justice: β€œstaying hydrated” β€” Blood+Honey by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney) β€œSure, Judy gets depressed. Tips / an occasional gulp of Sherry /  while preparing a meal.”

New installment of Judy 4 Justice by Writer-in-Residence Jordan Trethewey @jordan-trethewey.bsky.social and Laura Kenney @lkenney.bsky.social: "Staying Hydrated"

β€œSure, Judy gets depressed. Tips / an occasional gulp of Sherry / while preparing a meal.”

www.bloodhoneylit.com/jordan-treth...

29.08.2025 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Big dang drought in Nova Scotia...too many wildfires. But the rain is falling now and it makes me wanna cry.
#climateanxiety #novascotia

25.08.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hooked rug...woman in black pulling a red wagon with Maud's three black cats.

Hooked rug...woman in black pulling a red wagon with Maud's three black cats.

Taking the Cats for a Walk.
#maudlewis #art #novascotia #rughooking

22.08.2025 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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judy 4 justice: β€œshe is bluenose” β€” Blood+Honey by Jordan Trethewey (art by Laura Kenney) β€œWhen fed up on land / Judy is known to put / on Wellies. Take to the sea.”

"She Is Bluenose" from Writer-in-Residence Jordan Trethewey @jordan-trethewey.bsky.social and artist Laura Kenney's @lkenney.bsky.social Judy 4 Justice!

β€œWhen fed up on land / Judy is known to put / on Wellies. Take to the sea.”

www.bloodhoneylit.com/jordan-treth...

22.08.2025 03:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion: The critics of Nova Scotia’s ban on accessing the woods don’t understand our culture We are protecting our province from fire as we protected it from COVID, drawing on a communitarian political tradition and high levels of social trust

This is bang on..by @stephenmaher.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

12.08.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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