Archive for 2013
Prophets: patterns and examples – By Jane Orion Smith
May 7, 2013
Jane Orion Smith serves as the General Secretary of Canadian Friends Service Committee (Quakers). She served on the Board of Directors of KAIROS (2000-2010), including as Chair and as Treasurer.
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
MEDIA ADVISORY: KAIROS Celebrates 40 Years of Ecumenical Social Justice Activism
May 7, 2013
Photo Opportunities (Toronto) For Immediate Release May 1, 2013 WHO: KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives WHAT: Ecumenical worship service to launch year long activities in celebration of 40 years of ecumenical social justice activism. A reception will follow the worship…
Post filed in: Media Releases
Take action: Ask the government to clearly identify Israeli settlement products sold in Canada
May 6, 2013
(Support for a United Church of Canada action) The United Church of Canada is inviting the ecumenical and justice community to write to the Foreign Affairs and Trade ministers, asking for proper identification of Israeli settlement products in Canadian stores…
Post filed in: Middle East
Changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers Program do not address the vulnerability of migrant workers in Canada
May 1, 2013
On Monday, April 29 the Government of Canada introduced changes to the temporary foreign workers program (TFWP). KAIROS welcomes some of the changes announced by the federal government, such as the decision to remove the provision that allowed employers to…
Post filed in: Migrant Justice
KAIROS Times: May 2013
May 1, 2013
Read the May 2013 issue.
Post filed in: KAIROS Times E-Newsletter
Be Not Afraid – By John Dillon
April 29, 2013
KAIROS’ Economic Justice Program Coordinator John Dillon reflects on speaking out against injustice in the face of fear. KAIROS is celebrating 40 years of speaking out for justice through it’s predecessor coalitions. Join us on May 8th at Church of…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Spirited Reflections
Mining in Mexico … Through Canadian Eyes
April 25, 2013
In February 2013, KAIROS network member Janette McIntosh (who is also a Presbyterian appointment to and co-chair of our Ecumenical Circle of Collaboration on Sustainability) represented KAIROS on a delegation to mining-affected communities in Mexico. Her thoughtful reflections on this…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
United Church Launches Petition to Regulate Canadian Mining Companies Overseas
April 25, 2013
As a result of decisions taken at its 41st General Council in August 2012, the United Church of Canada has launched a petition campaign to encourage “the regulation of Canadian mining companies and their practices abroad.” Please consider acting on…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
AVIS AUX MÉDIAS: KAIROS et Femmes autochtones du Québec coparrainent un forum à la Commission de vérité et réconciliation du Québec
April 24, 2013
À l’attention des journalistes et des rédacteurs dans le domaine de la religion et des affaires autochtones et étrangères (Québec/Toronto) Pour publication immédiate 24 avril 2013 QUI : KAIROS : Initiatives œcuméniques canadiennes pour la justice et Femmes autochtones du…
Post filed in: En français
MEDIA ADVISORY: KAIROS and Quebec Native Women Co-Host Forum at Quebec Truth and Reconciliation Commission
April 24, 2013
Attention: Aboriginal Affairs, Religion and Foreign Editors and Reporters (Quebec/Toronto) For Immediate Release April 24, 2013 WHO: KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives and Québec Native Women featuring France Robertson: Coordinator of the Joliette Native Friendship Centre Vernie Yocogan-Diano: Igorot nation,…
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KAIROS Earth Day Action to Protect Water!
April 22, 2013
Earth Day greetings from KAIROS! Today, as we honour creation, KAIROS asks you to join us in advocating with your MP for the protection of Canada’s waters, and for right relationship with Indigenous peoples. Omnibus bills C-38 and C-45 have…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
An Act of Justice for Today – By Dorothy Corrigan
April 22, 2013
Dorothy Corrigan is a Presentation Sister and a former secondary school administrator. Dorothy holds a Masters in Educational Administration from Ottawa University, a Masters in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University, Chicago, and a certificate in spiritual leadership from The Institute…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Spirited Reflections
Le nouveau BlackBerry 10 est-il net de conflits?
April 18, 2013
(Paru originellement dans Rabble.ca, le 23 février 2013) La nouvelle du lancement par Research in Motion de son tout nouveau téléphone intelligent BlackBerry 10 a parcouru le Canada à la vitesse de l’éclair. Les Canadiennes et les Canadiens sont à…
Post filed in: En français
KAIROS and Québec Native Women public forum on Women of Courage at the Quebec national event of the TRC
April 16, 2013
Women of Courage forum: Gendering reconciliation As part of the Québec National Event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, KAIROS is honoured to co-sponsor this public forum with Québec Native Women. Here is the poster (PDF). If you are in…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
A reflection for Earth Day – by John Lawson
April 15, 2013
John is a United Church of Canada minister working in Guelph, Ontario. He is currently engaged in exploring what church might look like outside of church buildings (Risingspirit.ca). John has been passionate about delighting in God’s creation and care for…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Spirited Reflections
KAIROS Times: March 2013
April 15, 2013
Read the March 2013 issue.
Post filed in: KAIROS Times E-Newsletter
Keystone Debate is Heating Up
April 9, 2013
While ecologists and Indigenous peoples are increasing pressure on President Obama to deny a permit to the Keystone XL pipeline, Canadian government and oil industry executives are lobbying hard for its acceptance. This bulletin updates KAIROS’ analysis of the debate…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights
A Trip to Damascus – by Sarah Chapman
April 8, 2013
Sarah Chapman is a young adult, ordained minister of the United Church of Canada. She is currently ministering at Willowdale United Church in Toronto, Ontario. In October 2012, she had the opportunity to attend Re:Generate: An inter-generational gathering, hosted by…
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
Care, Discipleship, and Gratitude – by Miriam Spies
April 2, 2013
Miriam Spies, an M.Div student at Emmanuel College and candidate for ordained ministry in the United Church of Canada, completed her Contextual Education internship at KAIROS in the 2012-13 school year. As this time came to a close, she shared…
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
“Process Water” Spill at Suncor – More Bad News for Canada’s Water
March 26, 2013
On Tuesday, March 26, Suncor announced that there had been a leak of “process water” (water used in the chemical process of separating bitumen from tar sands) at its tar sands plant north of Fort McMurray. What does this mean…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
Reflection on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21, 2013
Patricia Burton Williams reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan as an example of ‘loving the other’ in a racially divided society.
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
Update on the Situation of the OFP
March 19, 2013
A few weeks ago we wrote to you with grave concerns about the safety and security of the leadership and families of the Popular Feminist Organization (OFP), our partner in Colombia. KAIROS and the OFP are grateful for your response,…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Latin America
Time to Refocus Our Approach to Climate Change: KAIROS Policy Briefing Paper No. 35
March 19, 2013
KAIROS’ newest policy briefing paper, “Time to Refocus Our Approach to Climate Change,” which highlights some of the feasible actions we can take to curb greenhouse gas emission beginning with cancelling plans for new tar sands pipelines, is now available.
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
A Journey to Justice – By Glen Davis
March 19, 2013
Theological Reflection – Sunday March 24, 2013 A Presbyterian minister, Glen Davis recently retired from the faculty of the Vancouver School of Theology where he served as Director of Presbyterian Formation. He previously spent 15 years working with the Korean…
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
Shamrock, Cross and Eagle Feather – By Mardi Tindal
March 11, 2013
Theological Reflection – Sunday March 17, 2013 Mardi Tindal served as the 40th Moderator of The United Church of Canada, 2009-2012. She continues to write, speak and offer retreats for the healing of soul, community and creation (see marditindal.com). She…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, Spirited Reflections
Bottled Water Free Day, March 18
March 11, 2013
KAIROS, its companions and communities, and many of its member churches and organizations have long advocated for the right to clean water. Now, as a part of this commitment, we are inviting you to join in a national day of…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
Sermon in honour of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2013
March 8, 2013
A Sermon in honour of International Women’s Day by Henriette Thompson, Public Witness Coordinator for Social Justice for the Anglican Church of Canada and a member of the Board of KAIROS.
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Spirited Reflections