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Passionate about inclusive education. Never stop learning. Special Education Teacher.

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Powerful. 🧡

[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

On this day in 1928, the Supreme Court ruled that qualified persons, under Section 24 of the British North America Act, did not include women.
The Famous Five took their case to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in England, which ruled in their favour on Oct. 18, 1929.

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CHILLS EVERY SINGLE TIME 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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LOUD AND PROUD 🇨🇦

O Canada at @RogersPlace… there’s nothing like it.

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Around the world, education is under attack, impacting millions of children.

Attacks on schools are a grave violation against children.

On this International Day to Protect Education from Attack, join us in calling on world leaders to realize every child’s right to learn in safety. #ProtectEducationDay #UniteToProtect

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“Your Canadian roots define you for all your life, no matter where you go, no matter what you do”- Alanis Morissette, Canadian Singer-songwriter 🎵🇨🇦

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@LifeAfloat Congratulations

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@bsw5020 Happy 10 years as her amazing Dad.

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Canada’s national anthem is 45 years old today https://t.co/bnngDUp9uC

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There are perhaps no more iconically Canadian things than the Heritage Minutes and the music of The Tragically Hip. Historica Canada presents a salute to Canada Day pairing “It’s a Good Life (If You Don’t Weaken’)” with scenes from the Heritage Minutes.https://t.co/eusH0iSHxU

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O CANADA IN EDMONTON 🇨🇦

THERE'S NOTHING BETTER ‼️

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@LifeAfloat No you are not. You are an important, amazing human being.

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One of the hardest parts of being an educator is the lack of downtime. You have to be on all day long. This is mentally and physically draining.

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So true! 🙌

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✨Class set giveaway!✨

Teachers, I'm giving away 25 signed copies of my novel, THE ONE AND ONLY FAMILY, and I'd love to send them to your classroom. 🦍🐕🐘

RT + follow to for a chance to win!

I'll notify a random winner this Tuesday, 8/27. @HarperChildrens

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[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

"If you put sex and gold into a blender" is the best and most accurate description of a butter tart I have ever heard.

[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

On March 26, 2000, the song Blame Canada from South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut was nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars.

But that night something also debuted that became an immediate hit.
The I Am Canadian Rant.

Let's learn more! 🇨🇦✊👇

I Am Canadian was a slogan for Molson Canadian that debuted in 1994. The focus of the campaign was on Canadian nationalism.

There were many great commercials related to the I Am Canadian campaign but nothing reached the level of "The Rant".

In the ad, a man named Joe stands in front of a cinema screen that shows images related to Canadian culture. He then speaks about what is and what is not Canadian, including ranting against stereotypes of Canadians by Americans.

A good example is the line "I say 'about' not 'aboot'"

The man in the ad was Nova Scotian actor Jeff Douglas. The ad was written by Canadian Glen Hunt, although it was directed by American Kevin Donovan.

The public relations agency behind the ad was Thornley Fallis.
After testing the ad with movie audiences in Ottawa, it went national during the Academy Awards in 2000.

The ad was an immediate hit. Not only did it bring in local, national and international awards such as the Gold Quill Award, and the International Public Relations Award, but it made Jeff Douglas famous across the country.

At one point Douglas, who was referred to as "Joe Canada", went coast-to-coast in 26 hours visiting provinces to recite the rant.

There were many parodies of the ad including I Am Not Canadian, I Am An Albertan, I Am A British Columbian and I Am A Newfoundlander.

William Shatner performed a version at Just For Laughs, ranting against Trekkies and his typecasting as Capt. Kirk.
At the 2022 Juno Awards, actor Simu Liu opened the ceremony with an updating version of the rant that spoke on rising housing prices, marijuana legalization and multicultural food.

As for Jeff Douglas, he has appeared on Ancestors in the Attic and hosted Jetman Live for National Geographic.
From 2011 - 2019, he was the co-host of CBC Radio One's As It Happens. Since 2019, he has hosted Mainstreet on CBHA-FM in Halifax.
He has received three Gemini nominations for his acting.

If you enjoy my Canadian history work, you can support my work with a donation at https://t.co/ori5TwxQs3

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