Archive for 2015
Mining industry dialogue puts the spotlight on Indigenous rights
March 8, 2015
On April 13, KAIROS facilitated an ecumenical dialogue in Toronto with the Mining Association of Canada and several of its member companies. Given our ongoing work on reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, KAIROS used the opportunity to discuss Indigenous…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
A tribute to Dick and Helen Peters
March 6, 2015
Our dear and long time friends Dick and Helen Peters have announced their retirement from KAIROS Prairies/North. Read some tribute messages here from those who worked with them over the years.
Post filed in: Regional News
Fasting for imagination to solve the climate crisis by Jennifer Henry
March 5, 2015
Click above to read Jennifer Henry’s blog post on rabble.ca about her decision to fast for climate justice today (March 5)
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Spirited Reflections
The Calling Lake Blanket Exercise
March 4, 2015
Last month in Calling Lake, community members wove their oral history and unique perspectives into the Blanket Exercise. Storyteller, hunter, trapper and respected member of the Calling Lake community, Brian Cardinal, reflected on this process in a powerful story.
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
Up for Debate – help put women’s rights on election radar
March 4, 2015
Up for Debate is an alliance of more than 120 community groups, women’s organizations and allies from across Canada, including KAIROS that is committed to making gender justice and women’s human rights key issues in the upcoming federal election.
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Climate Action: From the Personal to the Political
March 3, 2015
As the global community looks towards the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris this December, people continue to raise awareness and seek political change at the personal, local and national levels. And KAIROS is a part of that.
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Remembered Wellness by Jim Sinclair
March 2, 2015
Jim Sinclair of the United Church of Canada helps us remember in this Lenten season those who, out of their ability to forgive, remain committed to demanding justice and inspiring hope.
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
Hungry for change: Today I fast for the planet
February 28, 2015
KAIROS staff member Connie Sorio is fasting for the planet today as part of the 365 Rolling Fast for the Climate. Click above to read more about her decision in her blog post on rabble.ca
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Keeping the Promise by Willard Metzger
February 17, 2015
Willard Metzger, a Mennonite, reminds us that God is part of a preserving covenant with all creation.
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Spirited Reflections
KAIROS Times: February 2015
February 11, 2015
Read the February 2015 issue.
Post filed in: KAIROS Times E-Newsletter
The Day of the Lord May Not Be What You Expect by Heather McCance
February 11, 2015
Heather MCance of The Anglican Church of Canada suggests that we may need to reexamine our expectations of “The Day of the Lord”.
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
Groundbreaking Study on Free, Prior and Informed Consent
February 5, 2015
KAIROS announce the launch of our Guatemalan partner CEIBA’s report on its unique and inspiring experience with community consultations on Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC). You can read and download the resource here.
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
Canada Can #DoBetter2015
February 5, 2015
The Canadian Council for International Co-operation is inviting Canadians to consider what it would mean for Canada to do better in 2015. KAIROS Executive Director Jennifer Henry calls on Canada to #DoBetter2015 by implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights…
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Freedom. Speech. Stones. “Tell Them to Stop.” by Marianna Harris
January 29, 2015
Marianna Harris of the United Church of Canada reflects on how even stones cry out for justice.
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
God’s Economy of ‘Enough for All’ by Anne Morris
January 19, 2015
Anne Morris, an Anglican, lays out how the economy where God reigns in justice and peace is Enough for All.
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
KAIROS’ Executive Director joins faith leaders in yearlong climate fast chain
January 19, 2015
Press Release: Jennifer Henry, KAIROS Canada’s Executive Director, will join faith leaders, politicians and environmentalists on March 5 for the 365 Rolling Fast for the Climate. The fast began on December 1 at the United Nations climate conference in Lima,…
Post filed in: Media Releases
A Call for Courageous Justice by Ida Kaastra-Mutoigo
January 19, 2015
Ida Kaastra-Mutoigo of the Christian Reformed Church in North America channels God’s voice in telling us to not hold our assets, family and work relationships so tightly that we can’t hear God’s call to us to do justice and love…
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
A call to forgive by Huda Kandalaft
January 19, 2015
Huda Kandalaft of the Presbyterian Church in Canada challenges us to forgive even as prophet Jonah forgave those of Nineveh he did not want to encounter.
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
The Water that Connects All Life by Jennifer Henry
January 15, 2015
Jennifer Henry reminds us that we are invited to immerse ourselves as Christ did in our own watersheds to connect ourselves with both the pain and transformation of being one with creation.
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Spirited Reflections
