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Indigenous Wisdom: Living in Harmony with Mother Earth – Policy Briefing Paper #39
October 16, 2014
This summary of our longer study on how the ancestral wisdom of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas can guide us as we face unprecedented challenges from climate change and related ecological crises is now available as a Briefing Paper….
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
KAIROS Thanksgiving Message 2014
October 10, 2014
KAIROS Thanksgiving Video Message: thriving with resilience, gratitude and faith 5 yrs after CIDA cut
Post filed in: Executive Director, Spirited Reflections
In Memory of the life of Adolfo Ich Chaman-
September 26, 2014
Today, five years later, KAIROS joins the family of Adolfo Ich Chaman- , his community and human rights and solidarity groups in Guatemala and in Canada in commemorating Adolfo Ich’s life and demanding justice. Angelica Choc, Adolfo’s wife, has called…
Post filed in: Latin America
KAIROS network shows solidarity for partners in the Middle East
September 11, 2014
“In this moment, we must all don the robe of humanity. It is a time to stand together as Canadians, Palestinians, Arabs, Muslims, Jews, Israelis and Christians as one soul. We must show that none is ignored or considered unworthy…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Middle East
KAIROS Times: September 2014
September 10, 2014
Read the September 2014 issue.
Post filed in: KAIROS Times E-Newsletter
Development Free of Fear by Rev. Desmond Jagger-Parsons
September 9, 2014
Rev. Desmond Jagger-Parsons, BA LLB MDiv, is the Head of the Philippine Learning Tour, a delegation organized by KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives, with representatives from KAIROS member churches, CUPE, MiningWatch Canada and Indigenous people in Canada. Rev. Jagger-Parsons is…
Post filed in: Asia-Pacific
People’s Climate March
September 3, 2014
Government leaders from across the globe will be meeting in New York City on September 23 for a one-day United Nations climate summit. The People’s Climate March precedes it on September 21 and will send out a massive, united call…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Press Statement: The Rock Hard Truth—Philippine Learning Tour raises concerns about mining-related human rights violations in the Zamboanga peninsula
August 6, 2014
At a press conference at the Iglesia Filipina Independiente in Pagadian City, Philippines Learning Tour (PLT) members Rev. Desmond Jagger-Parsons, Chair of the KAIROS Board, and Linda Wilson, a member of Idle No More, present a joint statement at the…
Post filed in: Media Releases
Rapport Annuel 2013: pour la justice, par la foi
July 29, 2014
“Lors de la liturgie de clôture de Éléments de justice, la Rencontre intergénérationnelle de KAIROS en 2013, la communauté avait à marcher vers une série de quatre endroits à l’extérieur. À chaque point de rencontre, nous nous concentrions sur un…
Post filed in: En français
Support those affected by ongoing violence in Gaza
July 28, 2014
A number of KAIROS’ member churches are accepting donations to provide direct support to those affected by ongoing violence in Gaza.
Post filed in: Middle East
Current Violence and Military Action in Israel and Palestine
July 15, 2014
Jennifer Henry, Executive Director of KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives, has issued a statement in response to the ongoing violence and military action in Palestine and Israel.
Post filed in: Middle East
Kairos Times: July 2014
July 15, 2014
Read the July 2014 issue.
Post filed in: KAIROS Times E-Newsletter
KAIROS leads Philippines Learning Tour to Mindanao communities impacted by Canadian mining
July 15, 2014
Toronto, ON – KAIROS Canada is organizing a tour to the Philippines to learn more about how Canadian mining operations are impacting communities in that country. Ten representatives from KAIROS, the United Church of Canada, the Christian Reformed Church in…
Post filed in: Asia-Pacific, Indigenous Rights, Media Releases
New Resource! Watershed Discipleship Workshop
July 10, 2014
Want to take some time in your church or community to explore the call to Watershed Discipleship? Our new 3 hour workshop can help! It includes biblical and personal reflection, reflection on the issues facing your watershed, and the opportunity…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Tar Sands Healing Walk Videos
July 10, 2014
Two videos by Allan Lissner on the Tar Sands Healing Walk.
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates, Video Playlists & Photo Albums
The world wants Canada to be open for justice
July 10, 2014
Canadian and international organizations press for law reform to hold Canadian mining companies accountable for human rights abuses overseas. Check out our latest policy briefing paper.
Post filed in: Corporate Accountability, Ecological Justice, Media Releases
Historic Supreme Court Decision Enriches Us All
June 27, 2014
Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision recognizing the Tsilhqot’in Nation’s Aboriginal title is an important step towards reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada.
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
Why We All Should Care About Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
June 25, 2014
In her article “Why everyone should care about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program”, writer Harsha Wallia links current and historical Canadian complicity in local and global resource extraction on Indigenous lands to the exploitation of racialized labour. She connects colonialism…
Post filed in: Asia-Pacific, Indigenous Rights, Migrant Justice
Northern Gateway Approval: Reconciliation Postponed
June 19, 2014
Late in the day on June 17, with little fanfare but much anticipation among Indigenous communities, the environmental sector, and the oil industry, the federal government approved construction of the Northern Gateway pipeline. The government has, in the decision, placed…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
KAIROS Times: June 2014
June 15, 2014
Read the June 2014 issue.
Post filed in: KAIROS Times E-Newsletter
How Can Canada Help End Sexual Violence in Conflict?
June 10, 2014
On June 11-13, survivors of sexual violence will gather with governments and civil society groups for the first ever Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, hosted in London by the UK Government. Over the past year, more than…
Post filed in: Africa, Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Calling All Nations: CONVERGENCE 2014
June 6, 2014
As the Federal government prepares to announce its decision on the Northern Gateway bitumen export pipeline, KAIROS affiliated persons in British Columbia will be joining a walk for healing and reconciliation on Sunday in Vancouver. KAIROS urges anyone in the…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
The Glorious New Brunswick Shale Gas Rebellion of 2013
June 6, 2014
KAIROS has recently undertaken a research project on the Indigenous right to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) regarding proposed resource extraction projects on Indigenous lands. Willi Nolan is a member of the reference group for this project and she…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
Fort Chipewyan: Time for Treaty Renewal
June 5, 2014
A crucial fur trade hub in the 1700s, Fort Chipewyan is once again at the centre of resource extraction issues that are shaping Canada’s future, except this time there’s a treaty relationship to consider.
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
Video Blog: Joan Carling at the UNPFII
June 3, 2014
Several of the Honouring Indigenous Women’s Wisdom delegates spoke on May 21 at From Canada to Guatemala to the Philippines: Honouring Indigenous Women’s Wisdom, a KAIROS-Horizons panel that was an official side event at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
What do migrant workers say?
May 27, 2014
Recent news about problems with the Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP) has largely ignored the voices of those most affected – migrant workers and their families. KAIROS is concerned that the federal government’s response to flaws with…
Post filed in: Migrant Justice
Video Blog: KAIROS ED Jennifer Henry summarizes her experience at UNPFII 2014
May 23, 2014
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
KAIROS to meet Archbishop Tutu at conference spotlighting Indigenous rights and oilsands
May 22, 2014
Toronto –KAIROS Canada will travel to Fort McMurray to meet Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the As Long As the Rivers Flow: Coming Back to the Treaty Relationship in Our Time conference, May 31-June 1. Archbishop Tutu says climate change is…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, Media Releases
