Michaela Beder
@Michaela416
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Social justice activist and psychiatrist in Toronto.
Joined October 2010
Israel is breaking the laws of humanity, engaged in a cycle of escalating aggression and impunity. This learned behaviour is modeled after settler-colonial states like Canada. I am the daughter of a Coast Salish woman whose ancestors survived the brutality of genocide and
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With love for Filipinx comrades and community impacted by horrific violence during Lapu-Lapu Day celebrations. For ppl seeking support such as meal train or counseling, you can access this Filipinx-led mutual aid network coming together. Share widely https://t.co/PoOz1QtQtI
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If you are individual who needs support, please enter your contact information below. Please note, that this is not an immediate service and one of our members will try our best to reach out to you...
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When you're at the grocery store checking for "Product of Canada" labels, remember that most of our domestic fruits and vegetables are grown and harvested by migrant farmworkers from Mexico, Jamaica, and the Eastern Caribbean. Produced in Canada under a system of laws that
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Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and our campaign is eligible to win an additional $25,000. All donations btw 12am-12amET on 3/12 count. Donate generously so we can reach our goal of sustainable healthcare in Gaza https://t.co/pI2x7RFBBK
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Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is an incredible physician, wonderful family man, and friend. Despite threats against his life, he stayed to care for patients. Due to Israel attacks, he has 6 pieces of Shrapnel in his thigh, which have damaged his major blood vessels. A vascular
الدكتور حسام أبو صفية في حالة حرجة بسبب نزيف داخلي حاد ناجم عن إصابات بالشظايا التي يُعتقد أنها تسببت بتمزق الأوعية الدموية في فخذه. وهو بحاجة ماسة إلى استشارة جراح أوعية دموية ورعاية طبية متقدمة. Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition due to severe internal bleeding
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“This is purely and simply a collective punishment imposed on Palestinians in Gaza, who must choose between being forcibly displaced from the North or killed. We fear that this will not stop.” https://t.co/371rRWUAPb
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The Israeli forces must immediately stop their attacks on hospitals in North Gaza.
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Israel has arbitrarily denied 7 international aid organizations access to the Gaza Strip, which means they can no longer send in healthcare workers. This is an alarming decision that will cause significant loss of life. A 🧵
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I am the Chief of Grassy Narrows. Doug Ford’s silence in the face of our struggles is deafening https://t.co/rgp0a8Zjbz via @torontostar
#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows #RiverRun2024
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Mercury poisoning in Grassy Narrows has been linked to premature death and suicide. The Ontario Premier is yet to respond.
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Long🧵 about my good friend Dr. Hammam Alloh, killed by #Israel in November 2023. I first met Hammam in 2015: He was a brilliant young doctor in #Gaza, when I was on my annual visit to teach at the Islamic University of Gaza. We chatted about his children. 1/ @HA4Palestine
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BREAKING: Collective action works! Immigration Canada issued Charles a 1 year permit (TRP) because we organized. CHARLES WILL NOT BE DEPORTED TOMORROW. Share this message! TAKE TO THE STREETS SEP 14-15 to win regularization for everyone https://t.co/xA28azTjAV
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Given the shocking announcement of forced closures of supervised consumption sites & needle and syringe distribution programs in Ontario yesterday, here is a thread of what was announced by Minister Jones, with most details pulled from her remarks at AMO
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New and exclusive from me: Moss Park safe consumption site is not on the Ford government's hit list - but still might be forced to close https://t.co/CjclOHvHrz via @torontostar
thestar.com
The site is not among those being ordered to close but it still might shutter because the building’s owners plan to redevelop the space as condominiums.
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It is with mixed feelings that I receive the Young Leaders Award from @CMA_Docs. I am appreciative of this recognition. I am grateful to my nominators, which include mentors and learners. To be nominated in the first place by these wonderful people has meant the world to me. /1
The CMA is pleased to announce this year’s CMA Awards recipients. These 13 passionate and determined individuals are reimagining the future of health care. Congratulations to all! 👏
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There is overwhelming support for a regularization program from the health and medical community @JustinTrudeau @MarcMillerVM Regularization would mean access to universal healthcare for thousands of people. It would mean healthier families & healthier communities. #StatusForAll
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“The choice over what happens to our bodies and the ability to give birth safely and keep our babies safe should not be a privilege. Regularizing undocumented people is part of standing for fairness, for safety, and for equality.” Our Acting Executive Director @chabot_fred
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My client George Anthony Lindo, along with his family—which includes potential Paris 2024 Olympian Tamarri Lindo—are expected to be deported next week, facing death They are running out of time. If you are upset just like me, contact your MP https://t.co/XZWFrU83Wr
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JUST IN ➡️ @SylviaJonesMPP claims care for undocumented migrants are covered but Josue's story proves that it's not true. He was charged $90k life-saving care at @HRHealth_ Family physician Dr. Jessica Chan explains the gaps in our healthcare system 👇 https://t.co/V1qCuBsQi4
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A young man facing enormous hospital bills after major surgery because he’s new to the country and uninsured has been left in limbo with no real path forward from health officials. Josue Rivero moved...
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#BREAKING - A young undocumented man living in #onpoli went into a coma, needed emergency leg amputation and was billed almost $90,000 by @HRHealth_ for hospital care! @fordnation @SylviaJonesMPP no one should have to pay for life-saving healthcare.
toronto.citynews.ca
Josue Rivero's dream of a better life in Canada became a nightmare when he fell critically ill and lost his legs, amounting to hospital bills in the tens of thousands of dollars.
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“If there is an attack on Rafah, we just don't know where to put the patients. There is no place for the patients to go.” Léo Cans, our head of mission in #Gaza, says any attack on Rafah would be catastrophic and describes the conditions for people in the southern Gaza town.
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