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Dr. Kristopher Wells

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Independent Senator-Alberta, Senate of Canada. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Teacher. Former Canada Research Chair for the Public Understanding of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth. Co-founder, Pride Tape. πŸ’πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Treaty Six. He/Him.

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We are sharing resources to empower providers serving gender-diverse youth.

@drkristopherwells.bsky.social and colleagues at MacEwan University have shared a report exploring the lived experiences of trans and non-binary youth in Alberta.

Find out more at: bit.ly/4g84gZ0

10.03.2026 20:02 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How many people are now gay because of Heated Rivalry! 🌈

10.03.2026 00:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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By the book: Alberta schools pull at least 160 titles from shelves to meet provincial order | CBC News Alberta school divisions complying with a provincial order have removed dozens of graphic novels from their shelves, from illustrated versions of literary classics to coming-of-age memoirs and dramati...

Back to banning books.

Those afraid of libraries are the ones who should be using them.

β€œIt's the most significant order banning books in the history of Canada. There's never been anything like this.”

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

10.03.2026 00:48 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to this important conversation. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

Please register and join us in St. Albert.

09.03.2026 20:02 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On Saturday evening, I had the privilege to speak as part of the HIV Postive Light gala. It was wonderful to connect with so many community champions and leaders.

We have the science, now all we need is the political will and resources to end the scourge of HIV in our lifetime.

09.03.2026 00:24 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New besties!

Finnegan and Hunter at the Edmonton Oilers Community Pride Skate. πŸŒˆπŸ’

07.03.2026 23:12 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pride Tape: A game-changer for LGBTQ+ visibility in hockey - Surrey Now-Leader Pride tape was created in 2016 by Dr. Kristopher Wells and Jeff McLean

Celebrating 10 years with a wonderful story about the power and purpose of Pride Tape. πŸŒˆπŸ’

surreynowleader.com/2026/03/03/p...

03.03.2026 22:20 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"Will the government today renew its commitment to reforming Canada’s laws on HIV non-disclosure?" Senator Kristopher Wells, Alberta, Progressive Senate Group

"Will the government today renew its commitment to reforming Canada’s laws on HIV non-disclosure?" Senator Kristopher Wells, Alberta, Progressive Senate Group

Today is international HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day. During Question Period in #SenCA this week, Senator @drkristopherwells.bsky.social asked about HIV non-disclosure. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

28.02.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#WeArePunch

26.02.2026 04:41 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pink Shirt Day is a time for us to stand together and renew our commitment to address all forms of bullying, including speaking out against homophobic and transphobic bullying in sports, schools, workplaces, & communities.

Kindness & inclusion should always be the norm, rather than the exception. πŸ’•

25.02.2026 17:25 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Rosalind Smith honoured as trailblazer in Edmonton’s public school system - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca In 1996, Rosalind Smith made history as the first Black principal for the Edmonton Public School Board.

We miss you, Ros. Your teachings and leadership have inspired so many of us. Our public education system carries forth your legacy and inspiration.

globalnews.ca/news/1167751...

24.02.2026 02:34 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Pride Skate - Intellistack

Pre-registration encouraged and waiver required to skate. oilers.formstack.com/forms/pride_...Β 

Lots of suprises await!

24.02.2026 02:16 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us at the new Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Pride Skate on Saturday, March 7. It’s free and fun!

Don’t forget the Oilers Pride Game on March 19. It will be a Heated Rivalry against the Florida Panthers! πŸ’πŸŒˆ

24.02.2026 02:02 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We may not have won the hockey gold but we still are the biggest winners by being citizens of Canada. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦β€οΈ

22.02.2026 17:39 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Never in doubt. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ’«πŸ’

20.02.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œSmith’s address last night is worse than advocacy for separatism. It’s an agenda to destroy Canadian federalism from within. To rely on stoking fear and xenophobia, to attack society’s most vulnerable, to dismantle the grand bargains that make Canada the best country in the world.”

20.02.2026 14:48 πŸ‘ 117 πŸ” 56 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Chin up, Team Canada. The women did us proud. Heck of a game. πŸ’πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ πŸ₯ˆ

19.02.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 62 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Former Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld ordered to pay $750K for violating Human Rights Code - Abbotsford News Neufeld’s β€˜heated public speech’ against LGBTQ people could expose them to β€˜hatred or contempt’

When you willfully propogate hate there will be accountability and a cost.

abbynews.com/2026/02/19/f...

19.02.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2

BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.

This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.

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β€œWe are too close to be so far away.” - Reverend Jesse Jackson speaking about the relationship between the U.S. and Canada.

He also recalled how Canada supported the Underground Railroad, the NAACP & Jackie Robinson.

How we long to return to those better days.

Hope never dies.
#RIP

17.02.2026 23:41 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
An include representation of Canadian families.

An include representation of Canadian families.

Chosen and biological families come in all shapes, sizes and constellations. Today, we celebrate all families across Canada.

16.02.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Canadian Pride Caucus Brings Love and Advocacy Together | HomoCulture Canadian Pride Caucus gathers in Ottawa, marks three years, honors Svend Robinson, and calls for steady advocacy as queer rights face growing pressure.

Learn more about our recent β€œLove is Love” celebration at the French Embassy and the work of the Canadian Pride Caucus. β€οΈπŸŒˆπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

thehomoculture.com/canadian-pri...

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Foreign aid groups urge Canada to maintain funding for abortion,… National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

The world is looking to Canada for continued leadership. We must answer the call. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

nationalnewswatch.com/2026/02/16/f...

16.02.2026 17:12 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Love is Love. ❀️

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Canadian Pride Caucus!

Recently, we celebrated our third anniversary with the French Embassy where we honoured the pioneering work of Svend Robinson with our Pride Caucus Award! πŸŒˆπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

15.02.2026 00:50 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Skate Canada showed they don’t have to play by non-inclusive rules | Xtra Magazine The sports organization pulling out of Alberta is unique. But it sets a standard

It got a bit lost in the shuffle of the news this week, but I wrote a feature breaking down why Skate Canada's choice to pull out of Alberta is such a big deal.

Published as a collaboration between @xtramagazine.com and @thewalrus.ca β›ΈοΈπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

xtramagazine.com/power/skate-...

13.02.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 55 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2

See my speech on the notwithstanding clause.

13.02.2026 21:16 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday, I asked the Government Representative in the Senate how the Federal Government would assure the UCP would abide by the Canada Health Act and, in turn, work to protect access to and delivery of public health care in Alberta.

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Today, I rose in the Senate of Canada as part of Black History Month to pay tribute to an incredible colleague, friend, and mentor Rosalind Smith. Rest in Peace, Dear Ros. ❀️

12.02.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Now is the time for unity, empathy and compassion for a devastated community and families that will never be the same.

Sadly, we are seeing some people trying to exploit and weaponize tragedy to promote hatred and division.

Unspeakable violence is never caused by a person’s identity.

11.02.2026 23:52 πŸ‘ 76 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pause on third-party sex-ed programs puts students at risk, Saskatchewan organizations say When pause was announced in 2023, government said it would conduct a review of educational resources

Comprehensive sexual health is a human right. Schools should’ve leading the conversation with accurate and evidenced based information.

www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/educa...

11.02.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0