Archive for September 2016
International solidarity with women in defense of land and the environment in latin america
September 29, 2016
Angélica Choc with photo of Adolfo Ich; Photo: mimundo.org KAIROS joins over eighty organizations from Canada, the US, Europe and Guatemala, in signing the following statement expressing international solidarity with women defenders in Latin America, and all people who are…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage
KAIROS stands with Organizacion Femenina Popular (OFP) in Colombia
September 29, 2016
KAIROS stands with the Popular Feminist Organization (OFP), our partner in Colombia, as they prepare for the plebiscite on October 2 when Colombians will vote on the recently signed final Peace Accord. The OFP is currently working and praying for…
Post filed in: Latin America
MEDIA ADVISORY: BC-Yukon KAIROS urges municipal leaders to vote to halt Site C dam construction
September 27, 2016
At the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention, September 26-30, BC-Yukon KAIROS is urging that municipal leaders support resolution B31. Resolution B31 reads as follows: Whereas the proposed 60 meter high dam project at Site C on the Peace River…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, Media Releases
KAIROS Times: September 2016
September 23, 2016
Read the September 2016 issue.
Post filed in: KAIROS Times E-Newsletter
The Harvesting Freedom Caravan is coming to Toronto on September 25, 2016 at 7:30 a.m.
September 23, 2016
If you want to support migrant justice please come to the Food Terminal in Toronto at 7:30 AM on Sunday, September 25 and welcome the Harvesting Freedom Caravan. Yes, you read right, it is at 7:30 AM! But don’t worry,…
Post filed in: Migrant Justice
Blanket Exercise unfurls Indigenous history for Saskatoon leaders
September 22, 2016
The City of Saskatoon recently hosted a blanket exercise for a group of community leaders. (Submitted by Neal Kewistep) ‘Often there’s a lot of guilt and shame that comes up,’ says activity leader The City of Saskatoon is using blankets…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
MEDIA RELEASE: KAIROS online info-hub to aid inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women
September 21, 2016
(Toronto, ON) – On a day when Indigenous and non-Indigenous people gather to remember missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG), KAIROS Canada launches the MMIWG Information Hub on kairoscanada.org, offering resources and updates related to the national inquiry…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Indigenous Rights, Media Releases
Spirited Reflection: Building for peace by Pam Peters-Pries
September 15, 2016
On September 21, the world will celebrate the International Day of Peace, established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. The theme for this year’s Day of Peace is “The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace”. The UN’s…
Post filed in: Spirited Reflections
Site C legal challenge on UNDRIP anniversary shows Indigenous rights are a long ways away
September 13, 2016
Nine years ago today, on September 13, 2007, the United Nations took an important step towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples when the General Assembly voted 144-4 to adopt the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. While 11 countries…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, Op Eds, UNDRIP Blog Updates
Letter to the Globe & Mail editor: Carbon credit protest
September 9, 2016
Carbon credit protest The deal between the Ontario, Quebec and Mexican governments to purchase carbon offsets was made despite the strong objections of Mexico’s indigenous people, who are adamantly opposed to selling carbon credits (Provinces Sign Greenhouse Gas Agreement With…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Understanding the impact: the KAIROS Blanket Exercise at Algoma University
September 8, 2016
Algoma U students, staff and faculty take part in emotional history lesson: The KAIROS Blanket Exercise, a first at Sault school Shirley Horn, Algoma University chancellor, and Craig Chamberlin, Algoma University president, took part in an interactive Blanket Exercise dealing…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
Truth and reconciliation in Nova Scotia’s classrooms, a progress report
September 6, 2016
KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – When the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee (TRC) on the horrible legacy of residential schools was released late last year Premier Stephen MacNeil confirmed his commitment to implement its recommendations. KAIROS, a Canada-wide ecumenical movement…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
