TORONTO: KAIROS Blanket Exercise

The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an interactive learning experience that teaches the Indigenous rights history we’re rarely taught. See http://www.kairosblanketexercise.org for more information. This event is sponsored by the Aboriginal Rights Solidarity Group from Trinity St. Paul's, Bloor St. and...

TORONTO: KAIROS Blanket Exercise public event at York University

Interested in Reconciliation? Come and learn the true history of Canada. Co-sponsored by the Centre for Aboriginal Student Services, York University. “Education is what got us here and education is what will get us out.” Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair of...

TORONTO: Leap into a Green Economy with Good Jobs for All!

The event is co-hosted by Unifor Sam Gindin Chair in Social Justice and Democracy, Ryerson University. Located on the 7th floor, Cara Commons The Good Jobs for All Coalition (GJFA) is an alliance of community, labour, social justice, youth and...

TORONTO: Education for Reconciliation

Join Toronto Urban Native Ministry and the Toronto Centre/East KAIROS Group for an evening with special Guest Speaker Jonathon Hamilton Diabo, Director of First Nations House at the University of Toronto. The theme for the evening is Education for Reconciliation,...

TORONTO: Interested in Reconciliation? Join us for a KAIROS Blanket Exercise

Interested in Reconciliation? Join us for a KAIROS Blanket Exercise in collaboration with the Native Students’ Association (UofT). Elder Andrew Wesley will open the event. Light refreshments to start; pizza to follow exercise. Please register, space is limited: bit.ly/1RTDAuF KAIROS...

TORONTO: The Political Economy of Truth and Reconciliation

The publication of the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) is a momentous event. Its hundreds of pages put into full display the Residential School system, one of the key mechanisms establishing the colonial-settler reality of what is...

TORONTO: The Pass System at OISE

March 24, 2016, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education ROOM 5-210/220 FREE SCREENING! RSVP to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pass-system-at-oise-tickets-22977750069 From the Northwest Resistance of 1885 and for over 60 years, the Canadian Government denied many Indigenous peoples of the prairies the basic freedom...

BARRIE: Good Friday Ecumenical Walk for Justice

The Good Friday Walk for Justice is a walk for social justice that honours the social and economic justice mission of the church. As Jesus stood against the domination systems of his time, so we acknowledge those who are poor,...

TORONTO: Good Friday Walk for Justice, Focus on Water

Jennifer Henry, Executive Director of KAIROS, will be the speaker at the closing station of the annual Ecumenical Good Friday Walk for Justice in downtown Toronto. All are welcome. http://www.goodfridaywalk.ca On the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the New...

OTTAWA: Indigenius Art, Music & Fashion Show

Come celebrate our third annual event. We will be hosting this years event to continue to share the message of what RECONCILIATION means from a youth perspective. This is UN1TY Entertainments call to action! Come be part of this all...

OTTAWA: Right Relations Reception after press conference

In Call to Action 48, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) calls on churches and faith groups to "adopt and comply with the principles, norms and standards" of the UN Declaration as a framework for reconciliation. On Wednesday...

TORONTO: The Pass System Documentary

From the Northwest Resistance of 1885 and for over 60 years, the Canadian Government denied many Indigenous peoples of the prairies the basic freedom to leave their reserves, all the while knowing there was no basis in law for the...

PARIS, ON – Grand River Stewardship Workshop

Grand River Stewardship Workshop Welcome by Ava Hill Six Nations Elected Chief Presentations: Know Your Watershed History Paul General Six Nations Wildlife & Resources Manager We All Are Water Watchers Arlene Slocombe Executive Director, Wellington Water Watchers Reconciliation InThe Watershed...

NEWMARKET: Homelessness in York Region: The Invisible Reality

Presented by KAIROS York Region A lively forum of community leaders exploring the issue of homelessness, and making recommendations on solving the problem. Come and join us to learn more about this critical issue. A short film will be shown,...

OTTAWA: Paris Climate Conference and After?

An evening with: STEVEN GUILBEAULT Co-founder of Équiterre GENEVIEVE TALBOT Research and Advocacy officer, Development and Peace April 5, 2016 at 7 pm St. Paul University Amphitheatre (G1124) 223 Main Street, Ottawa Join us at 5 pm for a viewing...

After the Sands: Energy & Ecology Security for Canadians

Tickets are FREE! Gordon Laxer is coming to KW to give a public lecture on his new book, After the Sands: Energy and Ecological Security for Canadians (http://www.douglas-mcintyre.com/book/after-the-sands). Impeccably researched, After the Sands is critical reading for anyone concerned about...

WEBINAR: Meeting with your Representatives – Campaign Training III

The months ahead will be critical in building political will to ensure that all children learn the history and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Political engagement is crucial. Cheryl McNamara, media coordinator at KAIROS, will guide you through how...

CHARLOTTETOWN: Migrant Workers Rights Forum: Equal in Dignity, Equal in Rights:

Equal in Dignity – Equal in Rights: Migrant Workers Rights Forum This forum aims to build relationships of solidarity between transnational migrant workers, local community organizations, faith groups, labour groups, and national migrant worker rights organizations. Change is coming. On...

MONTREAL: Blanket Exercise Facilitator Training in French & English

When: Saturday, April 9th, 2016 – 11:30 – 4:30 (IN FRENCH) Sunday, April 10th, 2016 – 11:30 – 4:30 (IN ENGLISH) Where: Student’s Society of McGill University Madeleine Parent Room 3600 McTavish Street This is your chance to become a...

EDMONTON: Decolonizing Histories, Decolonizing Hearts

KAIROS Blanket Exercise Facilitator Training 9:30-12:00 noon The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an interactive learning experience that teaches the Indigenous rights history we’re rarely taught. Come and experience the exercise through the lens of becoming a facilitator! Sharing Circle on...