The social media you want. Built for Canada. Fun, private, and ethical. We're changing the way social media is done around here, all without your data taking an unexpected trip south. Built on AT Proto. https://gandersocial.cahttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.cahttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mvashgzygs2c11 Sep 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvashgzygs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mupllgkjmc2yWe wrote this op-ed back when the whole Lake Ontario thing was popping off, which is like a million years ago on the gish gallop timeline. Anyway, @vassb.bsky.social beat us to it with a brilliant piece in the Globe. And since sunk cost fallacies are a thing: https://gandersocial.ca/putting-canadas-digital-sovereignty-on-the-map/04 Sep 2026 18:24 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupllgkjmc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3muk2q4w36s2i'Like all social media, these services will succeed only if there is sufficient uptake. If our institutions threw their weight around, it could hasten an exodus from platforms owned by Trump’s loyal servants and push Canadians toward more democratic online spaces.' Preach, Justin. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Sep 2026 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3muk2q4w36s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mtea5vebpc2pOf course we’re proud to help Tod get his Moose Farts. And we’re overjoyed to help our namesake and commemorate an extraordinary four days of human kindness. [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Aug 2026 12:36 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtea5vebpc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3msqmmysf522qThanks for having us, Michael. Appreciate you reading the privacy policy too. We got into the fine details and all the nuance that goes into infrastructure, moderation, verification, privacy, and everything else that comes with the territory. [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Aug 2026 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqmmysf522qhttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3msiudbolk22gNot really into waiting until the harm is already done. So then the question is: how do we keep kids safe online without just straight-up excluding them? https://www.wsj.com/tech/meta-ordered-to-pay-942-million-to-address-harm-to-kids-from-social-media-8ba5aab707 Aug 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msiudbolk22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3msge2blxek2iWhile we’ve been building Gander, people have asked us to make browsers, music players, phones, payment systems, app stores… basically 2/3rds of the internet. We appreciate the confidence. Truly. But we’ve got our hands full. The Canadian Shield Institute mapped out a day without American tech. https://canadianshieldinstitute.ca/updates/a-day-in-the-life-without-american-tech06 Aug 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msge2blxek2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3msbrlpsnws2cWe published our very first Benefit Report. It’s a look at what we’ve built, the impact we’re starting to see, and what we’re still figuring out. Plenty of that last part. Have a read, and let us know if you have questions! https://gandersocial.ca/oh-yeah-we-just-published-our-first-benefit-report/04 Aug 2026 19:44 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbrlpsnws2chttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mqudipnjbs2sThinking a lot about what "local" means online. So much organizing (especially in smaller communities and neighbourhoods) happens on platforms that weren’t built with Canadian communities, privacy, or laws in mind. What does "local" online look like to you... Belonging? Proximity? Geography?17 Jul 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqudipnjbs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mqrsfye2fs2qTiny. Nocturnal. Fond of peanut butter. One of the best PSAs of all time. And a very good reminder... especially these days. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9hJK4fCq4U16 Jul 2026 17:51 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrsfye2fs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mpl5qxaib22hWe’d ask you to sign up for Gander. But honestly, we’d rather you didn’t. It’s Canada Day. Put away your phone. Talk to your friends. Get some fresh air. Touch grass if you can. It's what we'll be doing. Sign up for Gander tomorrow. It’ll still be here when you get back.01 Jul 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpl5qxaib22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mpjvzu2zkx2fOn voit plein de nouveaux visages par ici. Bienvenue 👋 Techniquement, on « lance » demain. Mais vous pouvez très bien passer un peu d’avance, jeter un coup d’œil, goûter aux grignotines et vous trouver une bonne place où vous installer. Trouvez-nous dans l’App Store ou sur Google Play.30 Jun 2026 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjvzu2zkx2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mpjp7mzsyy2wSeeing a bunch of fresh faces. Pleasure to meet you👋 Technically, we "launch" tomorrow. But you're more than welcome to come on by a bit early and check things out ahead of time, sample the snacks, and find a good spot to chill. Find us on the App Store or Google Play.30 Jun 2026 19:08 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjp7mzsyy2whttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mpglty4gdx2eGot some coverage in the Globe today ahead of our very official launch on Canada Day. It’s a solid primer on what we’re up to: a Canadian social platform that can make you smile, where your data stays here, and where the community sets the tone. Heads up: paywall. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-gander-canadian-social-media-platform-launches-data-sovereignty/29 Jun 2026 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpglty4gdx2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mp4r6i3pf22fModeration is one of those things people don’t really notice when it’s working. Some do. Usually when we remove a slur. That or politely ask them to leave when it's become a pattern of behaviour. Read about our approach to moderation: context, nuance, exemptions: https://gandersocial.ca/blog/peace-order-and-good-platform-governance/25 Jun 2026 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4r6i3pf22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3montgdzgws2sWe took some time to mull over the Safe Social Media Act aka C-34. We’ve read the bill and policy materials, sat in on a technical briefing, read analysis, and talked to people smarter than us (as you do). We have a few (early) thoughts. Namely: C-34 is a major improvement over C-63. 19 Jun 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3montgdzgws2shttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3molmhtlblc2dSomeone really should do something about this. https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/canadas-soccer-players-call-for-action-from-companies-government-over-online-abuse/18 Jun 2026 19:59 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3molmhtlblc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mns6xi2oix2aA serious one... because it's Monday. Recent reporting has found foreign accounts pushing Alberta separatism in Canada. People pretending to be local, stealing content, scamming Canadians, and warping political dialogue. That should bother everyone. It for sure bothers us. 👇 08 Jun 2026 17:20 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mns6xi2oix2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mnpbb3vgox2fAnother section from our submission on the future of online safety legislation in Canada. What's the minimum amount of information a platform actually needs to know in order to operate safely? 1/807 Jun 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnpbb3vgox2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mnkyv7f4bu2xContinuing our discussion on online safety legislation in Canada... another one we've wrestled with: How do you reduce bots, fraud, and impersonation without turning platforms into giant collectors of sensitive identity data? 05 Jun 2026 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkyv7f4bu2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mngcsuimxa2qCréer un meilleur réseau social, c’est aussi le rendre plus accessible. Nous travaillons avec des membres de notre communauté qui utilisent des technologies d’assistance afin de rendre Gander plus accessible. Envie d’aider? https://gandersocial.ca/accessibilite #SemaineNationaleDeLaccessibilité03 Jun 2026 23:57 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mngcsuimxa2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mng3ihq5hm2nBuilding better social media also means making it more accessible. We’re working with people in our community who use assistive technologies to help improve the Gander experience and make it more usable for all. Interested in participating? https://gandersocial.ca/blog/help-us-make-gander-more-accessible-for-everyone/ #NationalAccessibilityWeek03 Jun 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mng3ihq5hm2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mncm3ooz4g2jA few days ago, we shared some of our recommendations on the future of online safety in Canada. Privacy, accessibility, safety, participation... we've been wrestling with this for months. Your turn. How do we better protect young people online without creating new barriers for everyone else? 1/602 Jun 2026 12:33 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mncm3ooz4g2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mnaqafa5l526Créer un meilleur réseau social, c’est aussi le rendre plus accessible. Nous travaillons avec des membres de notre communauté qui utilisent des technologies d’assistance afin de rendre Gander plus accessible. Envie d’aider? https://gandersocial.ca/accessibilite #SemaineNationaleDeLaccessibilité01 Jun 2026 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnaqafa5l526https://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mna3aidhrb2rBuilding better social media also means making it more accessible. We’re working with people in our community who use assistive technologies to help improve the Gander experience and make it more usable for all. Interested in participating? https://gandersocial.ca/blog/help-us-make-gander-more-accessible-for-everyone/ #NationalAccessibilityWeek01 Jun 2026 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mna3aidhrb2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mn5pavceap25The community has spoken, so we're building. Here’s a peek at what's just been released, what we're working on, and what we're noodling on at Gander. A bit of healthier social, a bit of fun, some growth, and a dash of self-sufficiency. Anything here you’ve been hoping to see? Something else?31 May 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn5pavceap25https://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mmx2yp6nce2yWe were invited to share recommendations with the Office of Minister Miller on online safety legislation in Canada. It's a nuanced topic, and if the internet has taught us anything, it’s that simple “fixes” can have very real unintended consequences. Some thoughts + our submission below. 1/1028 May 2026 22:27 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmx2yp6nce2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/gandersocial.ca/post/3mmwo4vk5ac22Looking forward to seeing everyone soon! If you're attending, don't be shy and come say hi. https://luma.com/qgtqdub2?tk=59IA4j28 May 2026 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:svgr4wuqdne6odvblimleso7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwo4vk5ac22