[kwlug-disc] Linux Association Canada membership

[Mikalai Birukou]

On 2026-05-11 23:07, William Park via kwlug-disc wrote:
> Sure, no harm.   It's been tried before, and hopefully better luck this
> time.

Same, sure, no harm, ... new kid:

$ whois linuxassociation.ca
...
Registry Domain ID: 119876014-CIRA
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Creation Date: 2026-05-08T01:19:14Z
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$ whois kwlug.org
...
Creation Date: 2001-10-16T03:52:43Z
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> On 2026-05-11 19:17, Paul Nijjar via kwlug-disc wrote:
>> A group called the Linux Association Canada (linuxassociation.ca,
>> which does not have much on it yet) is trying to create a network of
>> free/open source community organizations. They reached out and asked
>> KWLUG to be a member of it.
>>
>> I asked them for details and at this point it looks like the
>> requirements would be:
>> - We provide an email they can use to contact us
>> - They list us as a member on their website
>>
>> I am inclined to agree to this and give them our organizers email as
>> the contact. However, I want to solicit opinions from our membership
>> first. Should anyone present know of any reason that these
>> organization should not be associated[1], speak now or forever hold your
>> peace.
>>
>> I will post the original pitch below this message.
>>
>> - Paul
>>
>> [1] hopefully not "in holy matrimony," but you know how these things
>> go.
>>
>> ---
>>
>>
>> Dear Linux User Group Leaders and Community Members,
>>
>> On behalf of the Linux Association of Canada, we would like to extend
>> an  invitation to your Linux User Group to become a community partner
>> and member  organization within our growing national network.  Our
>> mission is to support, promote, and strengthen Linux and open-source
>> communities across Canada through collaboration, education, advocacy,
>> and  shared resources. We believe local Linux User Groups play a vital
>> role in  building inclusive technical communities, mentoring new
>> users, and advancing  open-source knowledge.
>>
>> Why Join the Linux Association of Canada?
>>
>> Membership for Linux User Groups is completely free, and partnership
>> offers several benefits, including:
>>
>> Inclusion in a national network of Linux and open-source communities
>> Opportunities for cross-promotion of events, meetups, and initiatives
>> Shared educational and technical resources
>> Collaboration on workshops, conferences, and community projects
>> Increased visibility through our website and social media channels
>> Opportunities for volunteer coordination and outreach
>> Support for advocacy and public awareness of Linux and open-source
>> technologies
>> Access to future partnership initiatives and community programs
>>
>> We welcome:
>>
>> Local Linux User Groups
>> Open-source clubs and meetups
>> Educational technology groups
>> Makerspaces and technical communities
>> Student Linux organizations
>> Community-driven open-source initiatives
>>
>> Our goal is not to replace or control local groups, but to help
>> connect and  strengthen them through cooperation and mutual support
>> while respecting each  group’s independence and identity.  We would be
>> honored to have your group join us as we work together to grow  the
>> Linux and open-source ecosystem across Canada.  If your organization
>> is interested in partnering or would like additional  information,
>> please reply to this message or contact us directly. We would be
>> happy to discuss collaboration opportunities and answer any questions
>> you may  have.  Thank you for everything your community does to
>> support Linux and open-source  technology.
>>
>>
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