miriam van nie (she/her, elle)

canadian diplomat covering west africa. previously: barbados & the eastern caribbean, the GCTF, mali (+ niger), algeria, ethiopia (african union). views my own.

[miriam van nie (she/her, elle) @mimfly]

🌲 🌳 🌴 🌵 💦 🌊 🧊 🌖 ☀️

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

#ClimateChange needs global solutions. Canada’s 2026 Spring Economic Update commits to continued international climate finance, aiming to deliver $13B+ in support to developing countries over the next 5 years. #SEU26
https://t.co/tVTQZqyDG9

[Canada in Barbados and the OECS @CanHCBarbados]

The @CanHCBarbados team donned red ❤️ and white 🤍 to celebrate 60 years of the National Flag of Canada and reaffirm the common values the #CanadianFlag symbolizes: democracy, inclusion and equity!

Happy National Flag of Canada Day 🇨🇦

#CanadaCaribbean @CdnHeritage

[Canada à la Barbade et l’OECO @HCCanBarbade]

Notre équipe a porté du rouge ❤️ et du blanc 🤍 pour célébrer les 60 ans du drapeau national du Canada et réaffirmer les valeurs communes que symbolise le #DrapeauCanadien : la démocratie, l’inclusion et l’équité!

Joyeux Jour du drapeau national du Canada 🇨🇦

@Patrimoinecdn

[Canada à la Barbade et l’OECO @HCCanBarbade]

S.E. Brenda Wills a présenté ses #LettresDeCréance à la présidente de la Barbade, S.E. la très hon. Dame Sandra Mason le 9 octobre.

La haute-commissaire Wills et la présidente Mason ont eu un échange chaleureux, soulignant la relation durable #CanadaBarbade.

@bhwills @CanadaPE

[Canada in Barbados and the OECS @CanHCBarbados]

H.E. Brenda Wills presented her #LettersOfCredence to President of #Barbados H.E. The Most Hon. Dame Sandra Mason on October 9.

High Commissioner Wills and President Mason enjoyed a warm conversation, underlining the enduring #CanadaBarbados relationship.

@bhwills @CanadaFP

[Canadian Paintings @Canada_Painting]

Study for the Sparrow
Kent Monkman ~ Cree
2021
#NDTR

[Canada à la Barbade et l’OECO @HCCanBarbade]

1/2 Cet arbre a été planté pour représenter la voie vers la réconciliation...

@HCCanBarbade s'est réuni pour commémorer la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation pour rendre hommage aux enfants autochtones perdus et les survivants des pensionnats au Canada. #JNVR

[Canada in Barbados and the OECS @CanHCBarbados]

1/2 This tree was planted to represent the road to reconciliation…

On Friday, @CanHCBarbados came together to commemorate the National Day for #TruthAndReconciliation, honouring the lost Indigenous children and Survivors of residential schools in Canada. #NDTR

[Canada à la Barbade et l’OECO @HCCanBarbade]

Nous sommes fiers de travailler avec Kibe'kuati à la Dominique!

Avec le soutien du #FondsCanadien, ils s'efforcent de #MettreFinÀLaVSFG en offrant aux femmes Kalinago une formation leur permettant de s'autonomiser économiquement.

#CanadaCaraïbes #JournéeDesPeuplesAutochtones

[Canada in Barbados and the OECS @CanHCBarbados]

We are proud to partner with Kibe’kuati in #Dominica!

With the support of the #CanadaFund, they are working to #EndSGBV by providing #Kalinago women with academic and skills training to empower themselves economically.

#CanadaCaribbean #IndigenousPeoplesDay

[Canada à la Barbade et l’OECO @HCCanBarbade]

🖐️ 476 millions de peuples autochtones
🗺️ 90 pays dans le monde
🗨️ 5000 cultures différentes

Le Canada travaille avec nos partenaires partout au 🌎🌍🌏pour s’assurer que les droits, les connaissances et les conceptions du monde des #PeuplesAutochtones sont protégés et respectés.

[Canada in Barbados and the OECS @CanHCBarbados]

🖐️ 476 million Indigenous Peoples.
🗺️ 90 countries across the world.
🗨️ 5,000 different cultures.

Canada is working with our partners around the world 🌎🌍🌏 to ensure that #IndigenousRights, knowledge, and worldviews are protected and respected.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay

[Canada à la Barbade et l’OECO @HCCanBarbade]

En 2021, @NosCommunes a voté à l’unanimité pour désigner officiellement le 1er août le #JourDeLÉmancipation. Aujourd’hui, nous réfléchissons à l’histoire et à l’héritage de l’esclavage au Canada et dans le monde entier et réaffirmons notre engagement envers le racisme anti-Noirs.

[Canada in Barbados and the OECS @CanHCBarbados]

In 2021, @OurCommons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 #EmancipationDay.

Today, we pause to reflect on the history and legacy of slavery in Canada, in the Caribbean and around the world, and to reaffirm our commitment to anti-Black racism.

[Canada in Barbados and the OECS @CanHCBarbados]

1/2 📢 Canadians are advised to avoid non-essential travel to #Barbados #Grenada #SaintLucia and #StVincentAndTheGrenadines due to #HurricaneBeryl

Consult our full advice 👉 https://t.co/EU7Z81JAfI

@TravelGoC #CanadaCaribbean

[miriam van nie (she/her, elle) @mimfly]

we are looking for innovative small-scale projects in #Dominica 🇩🇲 #Grenada 🇬🇩 #SaintLucia 🇱🇨 and #SVG 🇻🇨

check out our #CFLI call for proposals ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

[Canada in Barbados and the OECS @CanHCBarbados]

Applications for the #CanadaFund are now open ❗

#CFLI supports innovative projects in #Dominica 🇩🇲 #Grenada 🇬🇩 #SaintLucia 🇱🇨 and #SVG 🇻🇨 focused on

✅ #InclusiveGovernance
✅ #GenderEquality and
✅ #PeaceAndSecurity

Deadline: Friday, May 3
Details: https://t.co/86NxTEFd6v

[Canada in Barbados and the OECS @CanHCBarbados]

#Barbados 🇧🇧 are you ready for our #CanFilmDay 🇨🇦 movie night?

📽️ Riceboy Sleeps
📅 Wednesday, April 17
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 @BarbadosMuseum
💲 FREE

Reserve your spot!
🎟️https://t.co/VXbgv6HggQ

Watch the trailer 🎬 https://t.co/2xXYculgji

@CanFilmDay @REELCANADA @BarbFilmFest

[miriam van nie (she/her, elle) @mimfly]

it’s finally out! 🎙️congrats @BoisTalking @ranakosbailey

[Canada in Barbados and the OECS @CanHCBarbados]

Men and boys must be part of the conversation on #GenderEquality.

@CanHCBarbados is proud to support @BoisTalking’s new podcast 🎙️ as they facilitate safe and open conversations on #masculinities in the #Caribbean.

Listen now 🎧 https://t.co/LNnxCoFmQu

#CanadaCaribbean

[Canada in Barbados and the OECS @CanHCBarbados]

How are @CanHCBarbados 🇨🇦 @UKinCaribbean 🇬🇧 and #Barbados 🇧🇧 working together to build a more peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world?

Apply to become #DiplomatForADay to learn how #diplomacy #inclusion and #GenderEquality impact us all.

💻 https://t.co/PmhIrvmJhc

[miriam van nie (she/her, elle) @mimfly]

these guys 💙 @ranakosbailey

[Canada in Barbados and the OECS @CanHCBarbados]

A pleasure catching up with our friends at @BoisTalking #Barbados and #TrinidadAndTobago

Together, we are identifying ways Caribbean men and boys can serve as champions for #GenderEquality

Stay tuned for updates!

#CanadaCaribbean