KAIROS and Québec Native Women public forum on Women of Courage at the Quebec national event of the TRC
April 16, 2013
Women of Courage forum: Gendering reconciliation As part of the Québec National Event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, KAIROS is honoured to co-sponsor this public forum with Québec Native Women. Here is the poster (PDF). If you are in…
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A reflection for Earth Day – by John Lawson
April 15, 2013
John is a United Church of Canada minister working in Guelph, Ontario. He is currently engaged in exploring what church might look like outside of church buildings (Risingspirit.ca). John has been passionate about delighting in God’s creation and care for…
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KAIROS Times: March 2013
April 15, 2013
Read the March 2013 issue.
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Keystone Debate is Heating Up
April 9, 2013
While ecologists and Indigenous peoples are increasing pressure on President Obama to deny a permit to the Keystone XL pipeline, Canadian government and oil industry executives are lobbying hard for its acceptance. This bulletin updates KAIROS’ analysis of the debate…
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A Trip to Damascus – by Sarah Chapman
April 8, 2013
Sarah Chapman is a young adult, ordained minister of the United Church of Canada. She is currently ministering at Willowdale United Church in Toronto, Ontario. In October 2012, she had the opportunity to attend Re:Generate: An inter-generational gathering, hosted by…
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Care, Discipleship, and Gratitude – by Miriam Spies
April 2, 2013
Miriam Spies, an M.Div student at Emmanuel College and candidate for ordained ministry in the United Church of Canada, completed her Contextual Education internship at KAIROS in the 2012-13 school year. As this time came to a close, she shared…
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“Process Water” Spill at Suncor – More Bad News for Canada’s Water
March 26, 2013
On Tuesday, March 26, Suncor announced that there had been a leak of “process water” (water used in the chemical process of separating bitumen from tar sands) at its tar sands plant north of Fort McMurray. What does this mean…
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Reflection on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21, 2013
Patricia Burton Williams reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan as an example of ‘loving the other’ in a racially divided society.
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Update on the Situation of the OFP
March 19, 2013
A few weeks ago we wrote to you with grave concerns about the safety and security of the leadership and families of the Popular Feminist Organization (OFP), our partner in Colombia. KAIROS and the OFP are grateful for your response,…
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Time to Refocus Our Approach to Climate Change: KAIROS Policy Briefing Paper No. 35
March 19, 2013
KAIROS’ newest policy briefing paper, “Time to Refocus Our Approach to Climate Change,” which highlights some of the feasible actions we can take to curb greenhouse gas emission beginning with cancelling plans for new tar sands pipelines, is now available.
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A Journey to Justice – By Glen Davis
March 19, 2013
Theological Reflection – Sunday March 24, 2013 A Presbyterian minister, Glen Davis recently retired from the faculty of the Vancouver School of Theology where he served as Director of Presbyterian Formation. He previously spent 15 years working with the Korean…
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Shamrock, Cross and Eagle Feather – By Mardi Tindal
March 11, 2013
Theological Reflection – Sunday March 17, 2013 Mardi Tindal served as the 40th Moderator of The United Church of Canada, 2009-2012. She continues to write, speak and offer retreats for the healing of soul, community and creation (see marditindal.com). She…
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Bottled Water Free Day, March 18
March 11, 2013
KAIROS, its companions and communities, and many of its member churches and organizations have long advocated for the right to clean water. Now, as a part of this commitment, we are inviting you to join in a national day of…
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Sermon in honour of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2013
March 8, 2013
A Sermon in honour of International Women’s Day by Henriette Thompson, Public Witness Coordinator for Social Justice for the Anglican Church of Canada and a member of the Board of KAIROS.
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Women’s Days greetings from the UN CSW
March 8, 2013
Happy International Women’s Day! This year I had the opportunity to spend Women’s Day and a few days leading up to it at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the United Nations in New York City. This…
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Fasting – By Father Richard Renshaw
March 4, 2013
Fasting is an ancient and widespread practice in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Patriarchs, prophets, kings all fasted. Jesus too is depicted as fasting. Richard Renshaw reflects on the practise of fasting as we continue our journey through Lent.
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Alternative Mining Indaba 2013
February 27, 2013
Ian Thomson, KAIROS Program Coordinator for Ecological Justice through Corporate Accountability, represented KAIROS at the Alternative Mining Indaba, held February 3-5 in Cape Town, South Africa. Here, he shares his reflections and news from the Indaba (Zulu for ‘meeting’), including…
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Fig Tree and Burning Bush – By Sr. Brenda Pedddigrew, RSM
February 25, 2013
Theological Reflection – Sunday March 3, 2013 Sr. Brenda Peddigrew, RSM is a Sister of Mercy of NL. Her ministries have included teaching high school, vocation and initial formation work, pastoral counselling, and adult faith education for the Archdiocese of…
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Is the new BlackBerry 10 conflict free?
February 23, 2013
This article first published in ‘rabble‘ Much of Canada is abuzz with news of Research in Motion’s launch of the new BlackBerry 10 smartphone. Canadians are understandably both proud of the Waterloo-based RIM, and anxious about its future. Many Canadians…
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Building two bridges: Speech by Dr. Cindy Blackstock
February 22, 2013
Dr. Cindy Blackstock is the Director of The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. She gave this speech at a national event in support of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. KAIROS , over 20 national organizations, and…
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Witness history unfold in funding case against the federal government
February 22, 2013
An historic case is before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society and the Assembly of First Nations filed a human rights complaint in 2007 alleging that the federal government is racially discriminating against…
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Looking ahead through art: Giniigaaniimenaaning stained glass window for the House of Commons
February 20, 2013
In November 2012, the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, unveiled a stained glass window commemorating the legacy of former Indian Residential Schools. Métis artist Christi Belcourt’s original artwork, entitled Giniigaaniimenaaning (Looking Ahead) was transformed into stained…
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A Sikh reflection on residential schools and Idle No More
February 20, 2013
The Idle No More movement has sparked many thoughtful, creative reflections from all corners of Canadian society; it has also sparked racist and even violent reactions. These make continued engagement and reflections from all peoples on Turtle Island and beyond…
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A Reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent — by Rev. Amanda Currie
February 19, 2013
Theological Reflection – Sunday February 24, 2013 The Rev. Amanda Currie is the minister at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Saskatoon, SK and the clerk of the Presbytery of Northern Saskatchewan. In 2012 she worked on the “Churches Listening to…
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KAIROS Partner Acción Ecólogica Recognized for its Ecological and Community Work
February 14, 2013
KAIROS partner Acción Ecólogica in Ecuador received the prestigious international award, Georgescu-Roegen, for its 25 years of work in defense of nature, the rights of communities and local economies. The prize was granted by the president of the Intergovernmental Panel…
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Proclaim the Year of the Lord’s Favour – a reflection by Mary Lysecki
February 12, 2013
Theological Reflection – Sunday February 17, 2013 The Reverend Mary Lysecki is the rector at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church in Winnipeg, MB. Mary is currently a member of the national church’s Healing Response Committee; is the Anglican representative on…
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A Lenten Journey to Justice for the Earth and its People
February 7, 2013
As Lent approaches, KAIROS invites you to reflect your imprint on the earth and all who share it with us.While we have not produced a Lenten resource this year, some “vintage” KAIROS resources can, in the spirit of sustainability, be…
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Mise à jour sur la campagne Vérité, réconciliation et équité : ils comptent pour nous!
February 6, 2013
En ce début d’année 2013, le mouvement Finie l’apathie! (Idle No More) continue de fournir l’occasion d’engager des conversations à propos des droits des Autochtones et de notre commun avenir. Simultanément la Commission de vérité et de réconciliation (CVR) poursuit…
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