Archive for 2014
Plenty for all – by Michael Shapcott
July 28, 2014
Despite the gap between the rich and poor, Michael Shapcott studying at Trinity College, University of Toronto, shows that Jesus tells us from the miracle of the loaves and the fishes that there is plenty for all
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
Northern Gateway decision a turning point in indigenous relations
July 16, 2014
In announcing its approval for the Northern Gateway pipeline, the federal government said that Enbridge “has more work to do to engage with aboriginal groups.” This passing off of responsibility to the pipeline’s sponsor does not release the government from…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights
Current Violence and Military Action in Israel and Palestine
July 15, 2014
Jennifer Henry, Executive Director of KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives, has issued a statement in response to the ongoing violence and military action in Palestine and Israel.
Post filed in: Middle East
Kairos Times: July 2014
July 15, 2014
Read the July 2014 issue.
Post filed in: KAIROS Times E-Newsletter
KAIROS leads Philippines Learning Tour to Mindanao communities impacted by Canadian mining
July 15, 2014
Toronto, ON – KAIROS Canada is organizing a tour to the Philippines to learn more about how Canadian mining operations are impacting communities in that country. Ten representatives from KAIROS, the United Church of Canada, the Christian Reformed Church in…
Post filed in: Asia-Pacific, Indigenous Rights, Media Releases
Support Grassy Narrows
July 11, 2014
Today’s Supreme Court decision affirming Ontario’s right to log on Grassy Narrows treaty land is a disappointment, but the First Nation’s fight to protect its traditional territory and waters, as well as the right to hunt, fish, and trap, continues.
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
New Resource! Watershed Discipleship Workshop
July 10, 2014
Want to take some time in your church or community to explore the call to Watershed Discipleship? Our new 3 hour workshop can help! It includes biblical and personal reflection, reflection on the issues facing your watershed, and the opportunity…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Tar Sands Healing Walk Videos
July 10, 2014
Two videos by Allan Lissner on the Tar Sands Healing Walk.
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates, Video Playlists & Photo Albums
The world wants Canada to be open for justice
July 10, 2014
Canadian and international organizations press for law reform to hold Canadian mining companies accountable for human rights abuses overseas. Check out our latest policy briefing paper.
Post filed in: Corporate Accountability, Ecological Justice, Media Releases
A ‘Dead’ God and Redistributive Justice by Evans Rubara
July 7, 2014
Evans Rubara reminds us that Just as with rain and snowfall, our work towards an equitable society, though often slow and filled with discouragements, results in the slow trends of change and our work is not in vain.
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Spirited Reflections
Christ’s yoke is easy and burden light when pitching truth to power by Jim Davis
June 30, 2014
Pitching truth to power.
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
Historic Supreme Court Decision Enriches Us All
June 27, 2014
Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision recognizing the Tsilhqot’in Nation’s Aboriginal title is an important step towards reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada.
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
Why We All Should Care About Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
June 25, 2014
In her article “Why everyone should care about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program”, writer Harsha Wallia links current and historical Canadian complicity in local and global resource extraction on Indigenous lands to the exploitation of racialized labour. She connects colonialism…
Post filed in: Asia-Pacific, Indigenous Rights, Migrant Justice
Unlikely Disciples: Reflection for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul by Mary Ruddy
June 23, 2014
The Spirit of God works though the weaknesses and strengths of unlikely persons like us to witness the Gospel.
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
Northern Gateway Approval: Reconciliation Postponed
June 19, 2014
Late in the day on June 17, with little fanfare but much anticipation among Indigenous communities, the environmental sector, and the oil industry, the federal government approved construction of the Northern Gateway pipeline. The government has, in the decision, placed…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
Moving from Cheap to Costly Justice by Jeff Metcalfe
June 16, 2014
This reflection points to the costliness of justice when confronting the violence within ourselves, and our families and personal histories.
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
KAIROS Times: June 2014
June 15, 2014
Read the June 2014 issue.
Post filed in: KAIROS Times E-Newsletter
How Can Canada Help End Sexual Violence in Conflict?
June 10, 2014
On June 11-13, survivors of sexual violence will gather with governments and civil society groups for the first ever Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, hosted in London by the UK Government. Over the past year, more than…
Post filed in: Africa, Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Embracing God’s Springtime at Pentecost — by Marian Noll
June 9, 2014
This reflection asks us to notice God in our everyday lives through creation at this season by Sr. Marian Noll, OSU, Canadian Religious Conference
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
Calling All Nations: CONVERGENCE 2014
June 6, 2014
As the Federal government prepares to announce its decision on the Northern Gateway bitumen export pipeline, KAIROS affiliated persons in British Columbia will be joining a walk for healing and reconciliation on Sunday in Vancouver. KAIROS urges anyone in the…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
The Glorious New Brunswick Shale Gas Rebellion of 2013
June 6, 2014
KAIROS has recently undertaken a research project on the Indigenous right to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) regarding proposed resource extraction projects on Indigenous lands. Willi Nolan is a member of the reference group for this project and she…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
Fort Chipewyan: Time for Treaty Renewal
June 5, 2014
A crucial fur trade hub in the 1700s, Fort Chipewyan is once again at the centre of resource extraction issues that are shaping Canada’s future, except this time there’s a treaty relationship to consider.
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
Video Blog: Joan Carling at the UNPFII
June 3, 2014
Several of the Honouring Indigenous Women’s Wisdom delegates spoke on May 21 at From Canada to Guatemala to the Philippines: Honouring Indigenous Women’s Wisdom, a KAIROS-Horizons panel that was an official side event at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
Why I Love the Corporation: A reflection for Pentecost by Luke Stocking
June 3, 2014
This reflection by Luke Stocking of Development and Peace looks at how the Body of Christ since the first Pentecost is a Spirited “corporation” for God acting in the world.
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
We Do Have Choices
June 2, 2014
On the flight to Fort Chip, Jennifer Henry reflects on our energy choices. What will sustain life?
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights
It’s Time To Decarbonise
June 2, 2014
Indigenous activist Winona LaDuke energized the As Long As the Rivers Flow conference with a compelling challenge to learn from Indigenous knowledge and wisdom.
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights
We Are All Connected
June 1, 2014
Archbishop Desmond Tutu believes transformation is possible if we all work together.
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights
Coming Back to the Treaty Relationship
June 1, 2014
In his opening remarks at the “So Long as the Rivers Flow” conference in Fort McMurray, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adams frames a way forward in the renewal of Treaty 8.
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights