Archive for October 2019

In solidarity with the all eyes on Nestle campaign to ensure access to water

October 31, 2019

KAIROS stands in solidarity with the Wellington Water Watchers who are fighting to protect water as a human right with the All Eyes on Nestle Campaign. We encourage you to write a letter to the Minister of the Environment or…

Post filed in: Ecological Justice

Launching Mother Earth and Resource Extraction: Women Defending Land and Water

October 31, 2019

On November 25, 2019, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, KAIROS will launch the first phase of Mother Earth and Resource Extraction: Women Defending Land and Water. Mother Earth and Resource Extraction (MERE) is a living…

Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Latin America

Federal Court of Canada to hear challenge to designation of the U.S. as a safe third country for refugees

October 29, 2019

KAIROS supports the legal challenge against the flawed Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States of America, and would like to call its members, migrant and refugee rights’ advocates to join the rally on November 4th at 12:30 pm…

Post filed in: Migrant Justice

Reflexión: El Amazonas y yo

October 29, 2019

“Regresa ahora al lugar donde Dios te ha dado la responsabilidad. Recuerda la paz y el amor que hemos celebrado. Y no dejen de mostrar a todas las personas la nueva vida que ya está entre nosotros ”. -Bendición, Michael…

Post filed in: Spirited Reflections

Spirited Reflection: Message on the Amazon from Rome

October 28, 2019

“Return now to the place where God has given you responsibility. Remember the peace and love we have celebrated. And do not fail to show, to all people, the new life that is already among us.” Blessing, Michael Ingham, Bishop…

Post filed in: Spirited Reflections

Priorities for Canada’s 43rd Parliament

October 25, 2019

Canadians have elected a minority government. Collaboration is critical for the survival of Canada’s 43rd Parliament and is urgently needed to appropriately address mounting and systemic issues. Indigenous rights and wellbeing, the climate crisis, migrant justice, and support and protection…

Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Indigenous Rights, Migrant Justice

Acción Ecológica’s releases analysis of October 2019 mobilizations

October 24, 2019

Acción Ecológica, KAIROS partner organization in Ecuador has released their analysis of the mobilizations that occurred earlier this month and the events that led to these. In it, Acción Ecológica celebrates the organizing efforts and achievements of the Ecuadorian people,…

Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, Latin America

Cariboo region hosts eight Blanket Exercises in eight months

October 22, 2019

The Cariboo Region is pleased to have hosted eight KAIROS Blanket Exercise sessions for provincial government staff in Williams Lake, Quesnel and 100 Mile House over the past eight months. Participants included FLNRORD, MIRR, BCWS, BCTS and CSNR staff. The…

Post filed in: Indigenous Rights

Indigenous still waiting for vows to turn into action

October 21, 2019

Chrystal Désilets likes to remain hopeful when she hears promises flow from the mouths of would-be MPs on the campaign trail. But too often, particularly surrounding Indigenous issues, it becomes the same old story. There’s plenty of talk while her…

Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates

Spirited Reflection: One day every four years

October 17, 2019

(or. . . As a spiritually grounded millennial who grew up in the United Church – why vote?) It’s often said that people shouldn’t talk about religion or politics at family gatherings, at church meetings or on the campaign trail….

Post filed in: Spirited Reflections

Indigenous leaders reach deal with government of Ecuador

October 15, 2019

After almost two weeks of mass mobilizations, the people and Government of Ecuador reached a deal late Sunday night. In a dialogue aired live on national television and online, the President of Ecuador agreed to cancel Decree 883, the austerity…

Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, Latin America

Register for Covenant Chain Link and other KAIROS fall gatherings

October 10, 2019

You read about the spring regional gatherings in the coastal regions. Now, if you are in one of the three central regions, plan to attend a fall regional KAIROS gathering. The Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba (formerly Cambrian-Agassiz) KAIROS Region will…

Post filed in: Regional News

Spirited reflection: Let’s name that for which we are so thankful

October 10, 2019

What am I grateful for? Gratitude can be hard to find in the stress, pain and panic of our broken, aching world. I have long admired those who make time for a gratitude journal. There, sometimes online so others can…

Post filed in: Spirited Reflections

Acción Ecológica releases a statement on the government of Ecuador’s recent repression

October 8, 2019

“With the rise in fuel prices – and travel fares – the government forgives the environmental crimes of the true pollutants and puts the responsibility of climate change on the people.” Acción Ecológica, KAIROS partner organization in Ecuador, has released…

Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Latin America

Raising her voice: KAIROS calls on Canada to include grassroots women’s organizations in peace building policies and practice

October 8, 2019

This article was written by Kirsten Van Houten, Global Partnerships Coordinator @Kirsten Explores and Rachel Warden Partnerships Manager, KAIROS Canada @kairoscanada and published as a part of #WPSAdvice series on Oct. 6 on Women, Peace and Security-Network. A recent visit with our partners…

Post filed in: Asia-Pacific

Hot off the press: Women, Peace and Security year one at a glance

October 4, 2019

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Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage

We need more Canadian aid, not less

October 3, 2019

The planet is in crisis.  Over the last few weeks more than 6 million people, mostly youth, from around the world have mobilized under the message, “We want you to panic!”  Both the analysis of this crisis and the responding…

Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage

KAIROS Times: October 2019

October 3, 2019

Hot off the press! The October 2019 KAIROS Times Newsletter.

Post filed in: KAIROS Times E-Newsletter