Posts Tagged "climate justice"

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Montreal: Community Call-in, Storytelling to Reimagine & Regenerate

*Français plus bas* On September 14, 2019, Leap Montreal, Native Immigrant and La Métèque are organizing a sister event to Our Climate Voices and Loam’s Community Call-In: Storytelling to Reimagine & Regenerate, an event to inspire creative climate storytelling and…

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Montreal: Amazon Benefit Concert

A collective of individuals with the support and participation of Comité pour les droits humains en Amérique latine (CDHAL), Coletivo Brasil-Montréal (Brésil Brazilian Collective), Women of Diverse Origins / Femmes de diverses origines, Climate Justice Montreal and others **All proceeds…

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Webinar: Talking about anti-immigrant racism during the federal elections for Climate Justice Canvassers, Communicators & Activists

During this Federal Election, many of us will be talking about Climate related matters and the Green New Deal on the streets, in debates, over email and in our communication materials. With an increased focus on anti-immigrant racism from politicians…

What is Climate Action Month?

September 1, 2019

September is Climate Action Month at KAIROS. Through this month, we explore the climate crisis and highlight the work of our members and networks. On each day in September an event, blog post, environmental challenge – or some combination of…

Post filed in: Ecological Justice

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Barrie – Amnesty Book Club: The Right to be Cold by Shiela Watt-Coultier

The Right to Be Cold is a human story of resilience, commitment, and survival told from the unique vantage point of an Inuk woman who, in spite of many obstacles, rose from humble beginnings in the Arctic community of Kuujjuaq, Quebec—where…

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Multiple Cities: A Future for the Amazon, a Future for All

Join a workshop in your region to learn about Development and Peace’s new campaign For our Common Home: A future for the Amazon, a future for all. You will delve into the issues that are threatening the Amazon and its people, and learn…

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Saskatoon: Development & Peace Campaign Extravaganza: For Our Common Home

The D&P region of Saskatchewan – Keewatin Le Pas is inviting its members and the public to our Campaign Extravaganza on Saturday September 14th, 2019 at St. Thomas More College, U of S (1437 College Drive, Saskatoon). Beginning at 1:00…

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Webinar: Media 101 for youth climate organizers

With the September climate strikes fast approaching, you might be hoping to get more media attention for your events and raise awareness of your efforts to build the movement. We’re here to help! On September 10 at 4 p.m. PDT…

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3% Virtual Assembly

Ahead of the September 27 climate strike, 3% Project is organizing a free school-wide Virtual Assembly on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. The Virtual Assembly will provide youth-friendly, holistic education on climate solutions in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals…

Choose Life: Protecting our oceans in these times

August 22, 2019

This reflection from the Christian tradition is drawn from a sermon at the Church of the Holy Trinity Toronto on August 18, 2019. That sermon was based on four readings: “This day I call the heavens and the earth as…

Post filed in: Spirited Reflections

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Webinar: A future for the Amazon, A future for all

From October 6 to 24th, the Vatican will be holding a Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the theme Amazonia: New Paths for the Church and for an Integral Ecology. Why has Pope Francis placed a special focus on the Amazon? What does…

September is Climate Action Month

July 8, 2019

KAIROS is promoting September as Climate Action Month to explore the climate crisis and highlight the work of our members and networks. On each day in September, an event, blog post, environmental challenge – or some combination of all three!…

Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, Spirited Reflections

Participate in a Green New Deal for Canada

May 14, 2019

The pact for a Green New Deal is a collaborative attempt to make the climate emergency a political priority. This national call to action is supported by over 60 organizations, including KAIROS. The pact goes beyond tackling the climate crisis…

Post filed in: Ecological Justice

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Reconciliation in the Watershed – Winnipeg

A workshop to re-learn and re-vamp understandings of the environment through decolonizing our relationship with water. Our watersheds sustain our lives and connect us to those both near and far – but our actions have impacts on the environment beyond…

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A Faith-based Response to the Climate Emergency : Preparing for the International Rebellion for Climate Justice

Are you concerned about the threat of climate breakdown and the failure of our governments to prevent it? Are you interested in joining a non-violent faith-based response to the climate crisis? If so, please join members of Toronto faith communities…

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Reconciliation in the Watershed

A workshop led by KAIROS’ Ecological Justice Program Coordinator, Amelia Berot-Burns, that offers learning, listening, and action opportunities on local water issues. We seek to develop a connection with the watershed in which we live, on a path towards reconciled…

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Facing our environmental challenges in 2019

In an interactive presentation, Amelia Berot-Burns, KAIROS Ecological Justice Program Coordinator, will discuss important ecological justice topics in Canada in 2019 including climate change and carbon pricing, and will suggest ways to advocate effectively. Organized by KAIROS Toronto West

KAIROS joins Burnaby Mountain Trans Mountain pipeline protest, April 28

April 25, 2018

KAIROS Executive Director Jennifer Henry to stand in solidarity with members of T’sleil-Waututh, faith leaders and people of faith (Toronto, ON) – KAIROS Canada’s Executive Director, Jennifer Henry, will join members of Tsleil Waututh, faith leaders and other people of…

Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, Media Releases, UNDRIP Blog Updates

Carbon trading threatens Indigenous peoples

August 17, 2016

The federal government admits that Canada is not on track to meet its official targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, Environment Canada says the gap between actual emissions and the goal of trimming emissions to 30 percent below…

Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Op Eds