Archive for August 2013

The Nation to Nation Bike Tour: Relationships

August 28, 2013

As we ride along the St. Lawrence River, a guiding force of nature flowing beside us, it is a reminder of what we are all doing here, of our inherent rights and inherent responsibilities as human beings. It comes up…

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The Nation to Nation Bike Tour: Understanding through the Blanket Exercise

August 28, 2013

Back at our starting destination on Thompson Island in Akwesasne, we experienced the KAIROS Blanket Exercise for ourselves. The impact this exercise had on us was overwhelming. It became clear to us what we had to do — the public…

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The Nation to Nation Bike Tour: The Roots of Governance

August 22, 2013

Nation to Nation tour members were given a thorough introduction to the history and current situation of governance in Akwesasne, while looking at the importance of the struggle to maintain their sovereignty. Hear from Shara Francis-Hearne of the Mohawk Council…

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The Nation to Nation Bike Tour: Public Perspectives

August 13, 2013

The latest from the Nation to Nation Bike Tour comes from participant Michelane Gliddy of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation, who reflects on community engagement and the Blanket Exercise workshops that the group has been presenting as public events along the…

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Brenda Sayers visits KAIROS National Office to discuss Canada China FIPA

August 12, 2013

You are cordially invited to join KAIROS, the Council of Canadians and Brenda Sayers at the KAIROS office in Toronto as she makes her cross country FIPA community sharing tour. Brenda holds the portfolio for Hupacasath First Nation’s  court case challenging the…

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Global Burning and the Christ Fire: A Riff on Luke 12:49-56 by Steve Heinrichs

August 12, 2013

“The crowds in Jesus’ day must have been a heck of a lot smarter than we are.” Steve Heinrichs, Director of Indigenous Relations at Mennonite Church Canada, reflects on the signs of time times and what we are called to…

Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Spirited Reflections

MEDIA RELEASE: KAIROS and Otesha Youth Bike Tour Builds Bridges of Understanding

August 8, 2013

The KAIROS and Otesha Nation to Nation Bike Tour is on a roll through southeastern Ontario building bridges of understanding and respect between communities and Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth through dynamic educational activities and public events. Click through to read…

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Loving thy Neighbour in an Age of Consumerism – by Daniela Gunn-Doerge

August 8, 2013

“I’d like to think of myself as a kind and goodhearted person, as I think most would. But what does it mean to love my neighbor and serve others when I find contradictions in my behaviour every step of the…

Post filed in: Spirited Reflections

Nation to Nation Bike Tour: the Movie

August 8, 2013

A video has been produced capturing the beginning of the Nation to Nation Bike Tour, the team’s formative stay in Akwesasne. It allows us to see some of the cultural experiences and speakers who prepared the team for their indigenous…

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Akwesasne Photo Journal

August 8, 2013

We’ve dug up some photos to give a clearer picture of the Nation to Nation Team’s four and a half days in Akwesasne, getting to know each other and being hosted and enlightened by the community members who came forward…

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Akwesasne Photo Journal

August 7, 2013

     

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Mise à jour KAIROS sur la question des ressources financières

August 6, 2013

Depuis quelques années KAIROS a dû faire face au défi posé par la diminution de ses ressources financières. Diverses raisons expliquent la situation : l’arrêt dramatique du financement de l’ACDI, des coupures dans les contributions des membres à la suite de…

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Update from KAIROS

August 2, 2013

A message from Executive Director Jennifer Henry about some changes that KAIROS will be experiencing in the coming months as we continue to be a faithful ecumenical response to the call to “do justice, and to love kindness, and to…

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