Uncategorised – Julia Feltham

A Wee Biography

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019Uncategorised

This is just a wee, unedited biography. I was born on the South Shore of Nova Scotia and raised by Newfoundlanders.I sometimes refer to myself as a Newfie Scotian. The daughter of a Doctor & a

Running for Election

November 27, 2018June 21, 2019Uncategorised

After much encouragement from citizens, I’ve decided to run for Municipal councillor of Sackville in the by-election to be held on December 10th 2018. This would only be a 16-month position, to replace Megan Mitton

What can the future of Arts Education look like?

April 9, 2018June 21, 2019Uncategorised

I had the honour of joining ArtsLinkNB running Town Halls across NB. We’re asking how to shape K-12 Arts education in Anglophone schools in New Brunswick. It opened my eyes to the current gaps in

Racism in Nova Scotia: The illusion of equality

February 13, 2018March 2, 2018UncategorisedCanadaland, Nova Scotia, Racism

I lived on Creighton Street in North End Halifax for years, and I remember being shocked that no one would deliver pizza to my home. I remember a conversation with Greco Pizza: “Why not?” I’d

I want to talk about Colten Boushie.

February 11, 2018February 15, 2018Uncategorisedcoltenboushie, idlenomore, Indigenous Justice, Indigenous Rights, stanleyverdict, white lady

I want to talk about #ColtenBoushie I’ve seen some ppl confused and wondering why Indigenous communities are loosing their minds about the #StanleyVerdict. Race. Is. At. Play. Here. If you can’t figure that out, read about

The Sackville Commons is here!

January 23, 2017January 23, 2017Uncategorisedbiz, business, community, coop, cooperative, entrepreneur, executive Director, organization, sackville, Startup, toddler

As you may have noticed, I have been long neglecting my blog… That is in part because I have a wondrous 2 year-old, and because I co-founded a coworking space! Check out The Sackville Commons

What goes into a commons?

June 29, 2016July 10, 2016Uncategorised

What goes into building a commons? Lots. Moving to Sackville New Brunswick, it became apparent that people wanted a common work space. And honestly, I felt like I needed one. There aren’t enough bumping spaces

Let’s change the Municipalities Act, NB.

June 27, 2016March 2, 2018UncategorisedAct, Canada, Civic Engagement, Climate Change, FCM, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Geek, Get 'er Done, Green retrofits, Legislation, Local Improvement Charges, MLAs, Municipalities, Nerd, New Brunswick, Policy, Premier, Solar City

Recently, I received an e-mail from Minister Brian Kenney because I’ve been bugging MLAs & the Premier’s office about Local Improvement Charges (Or, as they are called in NB: LIAs.) Finding out how to