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Merna Forster

@MernaForster

Historian, genealogist, writer, traveller. Author of 100 Canadian Heroines & 100 More Cdn Heroines. Pierre Berton Award. Led Cdn #WomenOnBanknotes campaign.

 Victoria BC Canada
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Joined January 2012
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Interested in #HERSTORY? Discover the inspiring stories of some amazing women in Canadian history: 100 Canadian Heroines, and 100 More Canadian Heroines. #History #Canada indigo.ca/en-ca/100-canadian…
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‘Snowhill’ Kathleen Caddick Etching So bleak and beautiful. Calm but cold @helen_warlow #Art
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Sand Hill Cranes David Grimes UK Wildlife photographer Calming photo and so beautiful
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Hoy día, Torres del Paine, Chile 🇨🇱 #Patagonia
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A corrupt Trump administration has maliciously refused the courageous people of Ukraine the tools they need for self-defense.
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A Russian drone hit two trains stopped at a station in central Ukraine, killing at least 13 people and injuring 10 others, officials said. apnews.com/article/russia-uk…
Humanitarian aid set to enter Oleshky as a localized Russia-Ukraine truce holds for a third day

Humanitarian aid set to enter Oleshky as a localized Russia-Ukraine truce holds for a third day

Humanitarian aid is set to arrive in Oleshky, Ukraine, on Friday as a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine continues for a third day.

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The beautiful pair of Black-capped Warbling-Finches❤️
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An old oak, silver birches, bracken and a bit of mist in Sherwood Forest. Discovering England, Nottinghamshire. A woodland I will be going back to many times I am sure!
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Heritage Minute re Mary Rose-Anne Travers, known as Madame Bolduc. She was a famous singer and musician from Quebec. #Herstory #Canada
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On this day in 1929 the stock market crashed, sparking the beginning of the Great Depression. Watch this Heritage Minute about Mary Travers, whose songs cheered the Québécois during this time #womenshistorymonth youtu.be/2NgA5rAp-d0?si=E6_z…
Heritage Minutes: La Bolduc

Heritage Minutes: La Bolduc

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On this day in 1929 the stock market crashed, sparking the beginning of the Great Depression. Watch this Heritage Minute about Mary Travers, whose songs cheered the Québécois during this time #womenshistorymonth youtu.be/2NgA5rAp-d0?si=E6_z…
Heritage Minutes: La Bolduc

Heritage Minutes: La Bolduc

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Calm autumn moods in the Netherlands
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Loch Lubnaig #Scotland #Trossachs #Stirling damianshields.com
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A backlit Barn Owl hunting in the late afternoon sun. Look at those beautiful translucent flight feathers as he glides silently over the marsh.
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Rachel Ruysch (1664 – 1750), still-life painter from the Northern Netherlands who specialized in flowers, achieving international fame in her lifetime #WomensArt
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'Isabella and Clementina in bohemian dress' c.1862, Clementina Hawarden (1822-1865) pioneering Victorian era portrait photographer of Scottish and Spanish heritage #womensart
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NEED A GIFT 🎁 ?? 3 womensart books via here or your usual bookstore.... 🧡 #Bestseller lists at a great price!! 👍uk.bookshop.org/beta-search?…+
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Really like this informative poster created by Georgie Ellen McAusland @helen_warlow #Art
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"Eyes of the Autumn", 1985 by Viktor Zaretskyi (1925-1990)
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More than 1500 hectares of natural areas are now permanently protected in Port-Daniel-Gascons, Gaspésie (Quebec). This is excellent news for biodiversity and wildlife habitats. Thank you to the Roses of Hope Foundation (La Vie en Rose) and @EnvironnementQc.
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In the news: Canada's leading scientists are concerned that Bill C-39 will cause irreversible harm to nature. cbc.ca/news/politics/royal-s…
56 top Canadian scientists push for changes to Carney's new major projects bill | CBC News

56 top Canadian scientists push for changes to Carney's new major projects bill | CBC News

More than 50 of Canada's leading scholars and scientists are urging Parliament to make major changes to a signature bill from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government in an effort to avoid irreversi...

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We're hiring a Nature Network Senior Organizer! Help conservation groups across Canada build partnerships, strengthen local advocacy and mobilize action to protect lands and waters. → Ottawa, ON • Hybrid → 4-day work week → One-year maternity leave coverage → Apply by November 8, 2026 Learn more: naturecanada.ca/about/career… Know someone who would love this opportunity? Please share this post!
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