Keepers of the Water – vigil of lament & thanksgiving

Church of the Holy Trinity 19 Trinity Square, Toronto, ON, Canada

The Sixth Annual Keepers of the Water vigil of lament and thanksgiving A confluence of Christian and Indigenous traditions to bless the sacred gift of water and mourn human complicity in polluting this gift. This annual service has emerged from...

DPCM Indigenous Awareness Series

Davenport Perth Community Ministry 1900 Davenport Road, Toronto, ON, Canada

Tuesday - Film Screening of NFB Angry Inuk and Panel Discussion featuring Joshua Stribbell, Toronto Inuit Association, Refreshments by NishDIsh Wednesday - KAIROS Blanket Exercise followed by Talking Circle

DPCM Indigenous Awareness Series

Davenport Perth Community Ministry 1900 Davenport Road, Toronto, ON, Canada

Tuesday - Film Screening of NFB Angry Inuk and Panel Discussion featuring Joshua Stribbell, Toronto Inuit Association, Refreshments by NishDIsh Wednesday - KAIROS Blanket Exercise followed by Talking Circle

Toronto- KBE – Reconciliation with Diaspora Communities

The KAIROS Blanket Exercise; The Indigenous rights history we've never been taught! Reconciliation with Diaspora Communities Event The Blanket Exercise is based on participatory popular education methodology and the goal is to build understanding about our shared history as Indigenous...

Saskatoon-Indigenous & Newcomer Friendships-Community Café

Indigenous & Newcomer Friendships Community Café Thursday, February 1, 6:00–9:00 pm Saskatchewan Intercultural Association (601b 1st Ave N, Saskatoon) Local storytellers speak on their identity, their relationship with Canada and what reconciliation means to them For registration please go to:...

Saskatoon-Indigenous&Newcomers:Sharing our common Ground

Indigenous and Newcomer Friendships Sharing Our Common Ground Friday, February 2, 9:30 am–4:00 pm Saskatoon Indian & Metis Friendship Centre (168 Wall Street, Saskatoon) Newcomer and Indigenous communities share experiences and make connections through the KAIROS Blanket Exercise and group...

Climate Change Film

East Plains United Church 375 Plains Rd. East, Burlington, ON, Canada

Discussion after to be led by Lisa Kohler

Canada’s Deadly Diplomacy and Mining Justice in Mexico

More than eight years since the murder of Mariano Abarca, an outspoken community leader in Chiapas, Mexico, his son and a group of Mexican human rights defenders will visit Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto from February 5 to 9. Mariano led...

Impunité des minières au Mexique: exposition et panel

Impunité des minières au Mexique : la diplomatie canadienne au banc des accusés Table-ronde sur le rôle de la diplomatie canadienne dans l'implantation de projets miniers au Mexique et dans les Amériques Bien que le rôle des ambassades canadiennes ne...

Toronto: Flourishing Life for All: voices for climate change

Mary Ward Centre 70 St. Mary Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

FLOURISHING OF LIFE FOR ALL: How are we called to be a prophetic voice for action on climate change? Keynote Speaker: Heather Eaton is a professor at Saint Paul University. She has a PhD in ecology, feminism, theology and religious...

Canada’s Deadly Diplomacy and Mining Justice in Mexico

More than eight years since the murder of Mariano Abarca, an outspoken community leader in Chiapas Mexico, his son, and a group of Mexican human rights defenders are coming to Canada in search of justice. Mariano led his community's struggle...

Thunder Bay – Indigenous and Newcomer Friendships

DFC Experience! February 27 to March 1 Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School (315 Edward St N, Thunder Bay) Join students from 23 remote communities in Northern Ontario and friends in Thunder Bay. Experience the culture, and discover what Indigenous students...

Thunder Bay – Indigenous and Newcomer Friendships

DFC Experience! February 27 to March 1 Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School (315 Edward St N, Thunder Bay) Join students from 23 remote communities in Northern Ontario and friends in Thunder Bay. Experience the culture, and discover what Indigenous students...

Thunder Bay – Indigenous and Newcomer Friendships

DFC Experience! February 27 to March 1 Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School (315 Edward St N, Thunder Bay) Join students from 23 remote communities in Northern Ontario and friends in Thunder Bay. Experience the culture, and discover what Indigenous students...

Regina – Kairos Blanket Exercise Facilitator Training

KAIROS Blanket Exercise Facilitator Training in Regina Part 1: Friday March 2, 6pm-9pm Part 2: Saturday, March 3, 9am-1pm *attendance at both parts is mandatory Location: Living Spirit Centre, 3018 Doan Dr, Regina *Light refreshments will be offered at both...

Indigenous & Multicultural Friendship Gathering

Cloverdale Community League 9411 97 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Indigenous & Newcomer Friendships For a Just & Inclusive Community Ininiwak éko Ká Oski Takosikik Ototémitowina ta kawisk mámawi kistapicik Talakayan ng mga Katutubo at Bagong dating para sa Makatarungang Pagsasamahan sa Canada Puentes de amistad entre indígenas e inmigrantes...

Reconciliation in Thunder Bay: Moving Forward Together

Reconciliation in Thunder Bay: Moving Forward Together March 22, 1:00–4:00 pm Location: Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School - Gymnasium (315 Edward St N, Thunder Bay) Learn about reconciliation efforts in Thunder Bay and be part of the conversation! Participate in...

Prophets of today: Tolerance and truth

Université Saint-Paul / Saint Paul University 223 Main, Ottawa, ON, Canada

FREE event, no registration required: Location: Saint Paul University, 223 Main Street Laframboise (L120) Ottawa, ON 9:30 Welcome: Mme. Chantal Beauvais, Rector Saint Paul University and Leonardo Rego OMI, Director of the JPIC OMI Lacombe Office 9:40 Prayer 9:50 Moderator:...

Lenten Pilgrimage for Reconciliation

Brantford, ON Brantford, ON, Canada

Sponsored by KAIROS Niagara Take this opportunity to visit the site of Canada’s last standing Residential School. The school is currently closed for renovations but there will be a tour of the Museum of the Woodland Centre followed by prayer...

Kairos Blanket Exercise

Participate in the KAIROS Blanket Exercise Explore the 500 year relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples through an experiential activity and conversation. This activity will have an emphasis on the Quebec context. If you are planning to attend, registration is...

Barrie Ecumenical Good Friday Walk for Justice

Simcoe County KAIROS will hold its fourth annual Good Friday Walk for Justice in downtown Barrie on March 30th. Similar walks are held in Toronto and other urban centres. Assembling at Barrie City Hall at 1:00 pm, the walk is...

Good Friday Walk for Justice

Church of the Holy Trinity 19 Trinity Square, Toronto, ON, Canada

The Ecumenical Good Friday Walk for Justice, 39th annual. March 30, 2018, 2 p.m. An annual Toronto tradition, exploring contemporary crucifixions of the impoverished, the vulnerable and the exploited at the hands of corporations, government, and the mechanisms of control....

Edmonton: Global Migration and Caregivers in Canada

Migrante Alberta, University of Alberta Community Service Learning and Alberta Public Interest Research Group present a forum on Global Compact on Migration: The effects to migrant caregivers in Canada The Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently announced that they...

Lethbridge: Kairos Migrant Justice Conversation

Westminster Neighbourhood Association 411 16 St N, Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Join us for conversation and action around: The local and regional issues affecting migrant workers including migrant caregivers Building relationships of solidarity and accompaniment Connecting with other groups and organizations For more information and to register contact: Wendy, KAIROS: (403)...

Kairos Blanket Exercise at Starfields

First Met Victoria 932 Balmoral Road, Victoria, BC, Canada

The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an interactive learning experience that teaches the Indigenous rights history most Canadians never learned in school. Developed by KAIROS with assistance from Indigenous elders, it's been offered thousands of times across Canada and now you...

Canadian Book Tour with the Rev. Dr. Naim Ateek

CFOS - Canadian Friends of Sabeel Montreal, QC, Canada

A book and speaking tour with the founder of the Palestinian liberation theology movement, Rev. Dr. Naim Ateek! Co-founder of the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre, Rev. Ateek is a former Canon of St. George’s Cathedral in Jerusalem. For three...

Listening Learning and Living Into Reconciliation

Lansing United Church 49 Bogert Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada

Please indicate your interest in attending at Eventbrite http://bit.ly/2CqLVHz Come and experience a weekend of indigenous history, culture, food and art. This event is hosted by a committee from both Lansing and Cummer Avenue United Churches as a part of...

Orangeville: A Feast of Gifts – Neighbour to Neighbour

High Country United Church 346255 15th Sideroad, Mono, Orangeville, ON, Canada

Kairos presents: A Feast of Gifts - Neighbour to Neighbour Location: High Country United Church (346255 15 Sideroad, Mono, ON L9W 4R9) on Saturday, April 21 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. What is a feast of gifts? It's an...

Toronto: Blue Scarf Earth Day Walk

Toronto, ON Queen's Park, Toronto, ON, Canada

Blue Scarf Earth Day Walk 2018: Protecting & Connecting with our Food, Land, Water Join us for a walk through central Toronto, learning and sharing with the community about our commitment to the Blue Scarf values. This year's specific themes...

Colombian Women & the Path to Peace

Multi-Faith Centre University of Toronto 569 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada

Public event with the Popular Feminist Organization of Colombia, a KAIROS partner Friday, May 4, 2018, 6 – 8 p.m. (with refreshments) University of Toronto, Multi-Faith Centre, Main Activity Hall 569 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 2J7 Panel and Discussion with:  •...