If we believe in the inherent rights of Canada’s original people, how can we be moving ahead with Site C dam? If we are concerned about global warming and its impact on farming, how can we be planning to flood...
A public activity designed to build understanding and reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous communities is coming to Kingston’s Inner Harbour this summer. The interactive learning experience covers 500 years of history in 90 minutes – it is easy to understand, yet...
The World Social Forum (WSF) is an international gathering of civil society groups working for social, economic and ecological justice. Since its inception in 2001 in Porto Alegre Brazil, the WSF has brought together tens of thousands of participants engaging...
Este taller interactivo utiliza mantas, cobijas, colchas y frazadas en su desarrollo y te llevará en un viaje por la historia de la relación entre los pueblos indígenas, los europeos y otros inmigrantes desde el primer contacto a finales del...
Come to the Church of the Holy Trinity to participate in the KAIROS Blanket Exercise, an interactive learning experience that teaches the Indigenous rights history we're rarely taught. Blanket Exercise participants take on the roles of Indigenous peoples in Canada....
INDIGENOUS WOMEN leaders from the Philippines, Latin America and coast to coast in Canada will speak about the impacts of RESOURCE EXTRACTION on their communities and their critical role in DEFENDING COLLECTIVE RIGHTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT. HEAR from: Alma Brooks,...
Come to the Church of the Holy Trinity to participate in the KAIROS Blanket Exercise, an interactive learning experience that teaches the Indigenous rights history we're rarely taught. Blanket Exercise participants take on the roles of Indigenous peoples in Canada....
Migration for Development: Debunking the Neo-Liberal Myth behind labour export Co-sponsored by the International Migrants Alliance, Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants, MIGRANTE Canada and KAIROS. At this workshop speakers from various regions will discuss resource plunder, violation of migrants’ rights,...
Please join Canadian Jesuits International, the Mary Ward Centre, the Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice and Kairos: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives on Monday, August 15th, 2016, 7:00pm – 9:00pm for a discussion with Padre Melo, Director of Radio...
Toronto350 is one of many groups helping to fundraise for the Chippewas of the Thames court case. Come out to this Blanket Exercise that will be followed by a talking circle and a short presentation about the court case! #stopline9...
DO NOT MISS THIS CHANCE TO HEAR RAFEEF ZIADAH LECTURE ON THE POETRY OF RESISTANCE! SEPTEMBER 20! $10/$5 for tickets bought online here ---> http://bit.ly/2bCJRKC This lecture is cosponsored by Canadian Friends of Sabeel and Emmanuel College (of UofT). Rafeef...
Come experience the history of Indigenous peoples that is rarely taught. The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an experiential teaching tool to share the historical and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. ** Trigger Warning: The Blanket Exercise...
Want to stand in solidarity with Canada’s Indigenous Peoples? What is the story of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples? The Blanket Exercise: A Story of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples 3:00 – 4:30 pm Thurs Sept 29 King’s College Circle, northwest corner Please register...
CLIMATE CHANGE AND FAITH TOWN HALL - OCTOBER 1st, 12pm-3pm Mary Ward Centre As part of Canada's Climate Change Town Hall initiative, on October 1st we will be hosting a Climate Change and Faith Town Hall. We hope to create...
Come experience the KAIROS Blanket Exercise at St. Paul's Anglican, Minden! Lunch at noon, Blanket Exercise from 1pm-3pm For more information, please contact: parishofmindenkinmout@bellnet.ca 705-286-2541
Join the KAIROS Blanket Exercise for Truth and Reconciliation This is an interactive teaching tool that raises awareness and understanding of the Nation to Nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada Doors open 6:30 Start 7:00 P.M For...
The TRC Calls Churches to Action: Building Capacity for Restorative Solidarity Bartimaeus Institute, Oct 14-16, 2016 St. Andrew’s College, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Join us to explore how the Canadian TRC Report impacts Indigenous/Settler relations, and enjoins Christian communities to build right...
Come join us for a film screening of KANEHSATÀ:KE: 270 Years of Resistance, followed by a discussion with filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin and Katsi'tsakwas Ellen Gabriel. Location: Marion Hall, University of Ottawa 6:00 pm Doors Open & Refreshments 6:30 pm Screening...
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has said that “education is the key to reconciliation”. But education alone is not enough: it must be followed by actions. Come join us and learn about how you can bring Education ReconciliACTIONS to your...
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Subregional Gathering Co-sponsored by KAIROS Toronto West and Centre/East Committees Program 8:45 Registration 9:45 Refreshmentsnnon Neufeldt, KAIROS staff 9:15 Report on KAIROS National Campaign Shannon Neufeldt, KAIROS staff 9:45 Refreshments 10:00 "Exploring the Complicated World of First...
Experience the history of Indigenous Peoples that is rarely taught. The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an experiential teaching tool to share the historical and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. ** Trigger Warning: The Blanket Exercise walks...
Calling Everyone who attended the Turning Tables SCM Retreat and Everyone who wished they could make it! Come walk in High Park and learn about its flora and fauna with Jennifer Gordon. Continue or join the Reconciliation in the Watershed...
Shaping Solidarity in the Search for Social Justice The Center and Library for the Bible and Social Justice – Stony Point Center, Stony Point, New York Fifth Anniversary Conference – October 20-22, 2016 In the 21st Century, the work of...
We're bringing a Blanket Exercise training to Sudbury! It's a chance to become a facilitator of this powerful teaching tool that educates on our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. If you're not familiar with the Blanket Exercise you...
We're bringing a Blanket Exercise training to North Bay! It's a chance to become a facilitator of this powerful teaching tool that educates on our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. If you're not familiar with the Blanket Exercise...
Featuring Guest Speaker Tzazna Miranda Leal, Justice for Migrant Workers Organized and presented by: Maritime Conference - United Church of Canada, Breaking the Silence, KAIROS Canada, National Farmers Union – New Brunswick, No One is Illegal Fredericton, Cooper Institute, Fredericton...
A special event presented by KAIROS York-Durham: “In The Shadows of The Treaties” The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples states: “Treaties…and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between Indigenous peoples and States.”...
Remember the Children A Gathering to Remember the Children Who Did Not Come Home from the Brandon Indian Residential School Elders, Survivors, Ministers, and Community Members will lead the Service of Remembrance. There will be an opportunity for smudging, the...
A North-South Conversation: Voices of Indigenous Peoples Sunday, November 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham St. Organized by the Ontario Mapuche Support Group and supported by KAIROS this event invites people from Indigenous communities in...
