KAIROS decries recent raids and massacre in the Philippines
March 10, 2021
KAIROS is deeply concerned about the escalating human rights crisis and ongoing impunity in the Philippines. We join partners in the Philippines and civil society organizations in Canada and around the world in condemning the recent raids and massacre, now known as the Bloody Sunday raids….
Post filed in: Asia-Pacific, Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Urge full funding for women peacebuilders
March 8, 2021
Happy International Women’s Day!International Women’s Day, March 8, is observed throughout the world as a day of action for women, a time to reflect on and celebrate advances in gender equality, as well as to raise awareness of the work left to be done. …
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Local delegation to deliver global Anglican leaders petition, March 8, to Vancouver mining company
March 7, 2021
Anglican Bishops worldwide urge ReconAfrica to halt oil drilling in sensitive Kavango Basin, NamibiaWhat A small delegation representing KAIROS Canada will attempt to deliver a petition on behalf of 34 Anglican Bishops worldwide to mining company, ReconAfrica (Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd.) at its Vancouver headquarters on March 8 urging it to halt…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, Media Releases
Statement from KAIROS BC-Yukon on Site C Dam
March 4, 2021
“The decision violates Indigenous peoples’ rights, represents a blatant disregard for reconciliation, and ignores the fact the project is economically unsound and environmentally harmful.” KAIROS Statement on Site C Dam, Dec. 14, 2017February 26, 2021, was a sad day for all…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, Regional News
Tell Canada’s leaders to redress environmental racism
March 2, 2021
A National Strategy to Redress Environmental Racism (Bill C-230) was introduced in the House of Commons on February 26, 2020, by Lenore Zann, the MP for Cumberland-Colchester, and moved forward to second reading on December 8, 2020. The debate at second…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Women Resisting Extractivism Film Club: March 16, 7PM EST
February 28, 2021
Join KAIROS’ MERE Hub on Tuesday, March 16 at 7:00pm EST for the second installment of its virtual film club on the gendered impacts of resource extraction. Hosted by members of the Latin American Network of Women Defenders of Social and Environmental Rights, Nancy Fuentes (Grufides,…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Indigenous Rights
Seeking new participants in the Prairies North Region
February 25, 2021
Are you interested in justice for Indigenous peoples, land defenders, migrants, women and the Earth? Are you intrigued by the idea of networking with others on local and international issues of peace, justice and equity? Are you looking for a…
Post filed in: Regional News
KAIROS continues to call for corporate accountability
February 25, 2021
The Government of Canada has concealed from the public a report outlining how it can grant the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Business Enterprise (CORE) the autonomy and powers to investigate allegations of human rights abuses at the overseas operations of Canada-based companies. Global News reported…
Post filed in: Corporate Accountability, Ecological Justice
KAIROS Women of Courage partners at the CSW65
February 25, 2021
March 8 is the annual International Women’s Day (IWD), observed throughout the world as a day of action for women, a time to reflect on and celebrate advances in gender equality, as well as raising awareness of the work left to be done. This year’s campaign…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Spirited Reflection: Live your truth
February 25, 2021
We have dealt a lot over the last 12 months. It has turned out to be a year of rapid change, deep transformation, and a battle of the mind. Many issues and big headline stories from COVID to Trump. Friends and families isolated and…
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Request for collaboration for supporting temporary foreign workers
February 23, 2021
The Request for Collaboration is now closed due to overwhelming response. Thank you for your interest.For those who have already submitted a request we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Post filed in: Migrant Justice
MEDIA RELEASE: Faith groups unite for Canadian climate advocacy campaign
February 18, 2021
For the Love of Creation’s faith-in-action campaign will run until October 2021 Unceded Algonquin Territory [Ottawa, ON]: February 17, 2021—A coalition of 35 Canadian churches and faith-based organizations have come together for an unprecedented, months-long campaign of personal environmental action coupled with federal climate advocacy. For the Love of Creation’s faith-in-action…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Media Releases
History of migrant workers’ outreach at Carlisle/Kilbride United Churches
February 18, 2021
Every year they arrive from Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean islands. Our migrant workers come to our shores to labour in our local nurseries and crop farms to provide the workforce so essential to the economy…
Post filed in: Migrant Justice, Regional News
MEDIA RELEASE: Federal funds aid KAIROS and partner support to agriculture workers
February 17, 2021
$2.1M in funding to assist temporary foreign workers who are affected by COVID (Ottawa, ON) – KAIROS Canada is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada has awarded it $2.18 million to support and to assist temporary foreign workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on the agricultural sector. Funded by the Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program, this project targets the Maritimes and…
Post filed in: Media Releases, Migrant Justice
Ecumenical Forum for Peace pens open letter to Colombian President
February 16, 2021
“The escalation of the armed conflict and the expansion of violence in addition to the health crisis are putting some human groups and communities at serious risk of extinction—t heir survival is in peril. All this is aggravated by the systematic murder of ethnic…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Latin America
This is what we fought for: An open letter in support of #UNDRIP
February 10, 2021
An open letter in support of implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous PeoplesFor more than two decades, Indigenous leaders and human rights advocates fought to have the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adopted by…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
Experiential KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) goes virtual
February 10, 2021
KAIROS launches “impactful” online KBE (Ottawa, ON) – KAIROS Canada launches its virtual KAIROS Blanket Exercise (vKBE) after six months of development, offering participants an alternative to the in-person KBE during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Hosted on the Zoom platform, the vKBE has incorporated new interactive and engaging elements that visually and emotionally demonstrate the history of Indigenous peoples in…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, Media Releases
Dr. Sherry Pictou on indigeneity, feminism, and resource extraction
February 5, 2021
“I have been working with KAIROS through the MERE project in advocating for accountability and [for a more substantive, authoritative role for] the recently appointed Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, a position that basically remains advisory. My concern is this:…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
NEW! Backgrounder: Self Determination & Free, Prior and Informed Consent
February 3, 2021
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
KAIROS 2021 Wish List
February 3, 2021
As Canada continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that we are in a ‘kairos’ moment. In that spirit, KAIROS Canada wishes the following in 2021… That the Canadian government, provinces and territories:Work with Indigenous family members and survivors, gender-diverse people, and Indigenous nations and…
Post filed in: Calls To Action, Ecological Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Indigenous Rights, Migrant Justice
KAIROS regional gatherings continue
February 1, 2021
Each online event is hosted and presented by people in the region. Everyone is welcome! Check out what’s happening next: Manitoba / NW Ontario KAIROS Regional Online Gathering 2021This gathering is centered on Treaties 1 and 2 Territories, ancestral land of…
Post filed in: Regional News
KAIROS supports Global Launch of Investigate PH
February 1, 2021
Investigate PH is an independent, international investigation on human rights violations in the Philippines KAIROS joins churches and civil society organizations and leaders from around the world in participating in InvestigatePH, an independent global initiative concerned with the current state of human rights situation in…
Post filed in: Asia-Pacific, Gender Justice/Women of Courage
NEW Resource: Understanding Bill C-15 (UNDRIP)
January 29, 2021
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
Ecumenical letter to Minister Garneau calls on Canada to respond to escalating human rights violations in the Philippines
January 29, 2021
KAIROS, the Anglican Church of Canada and the United Church of Canada, in solidarity with partners, the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) and the Ecumenical Voice for Human Rights and Peace in the Philippines (EcuVoice), have written a letter to the Minister…
Post filed in: Asia-Pacific, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Indigenous Rights
Trailblazer: Fridays for Future Canada
January 27, 2021
“I show up to strike, because I am steadfast in my belief that we will achieve a just and equitable world.” Aminah Attar, FFFTO In August 2018, in the weeks leading up to a Swedish election, then 15-year-old Greta Thunberg started a school strike…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Share your story on COVID’s impact on Education for Reconciliation
January 25, 2021
KAIROS needs your help. We would love to hear your answers to the following questions to guide our plans to fully realize Education for Reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (TRC) Call to Action 62. If you are able to please respond to the following (as a teacher, parent or student). We would love to hear from you! Please forward this to…
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