Earlier this year, in two separate decisions, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled on the significance of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples for Canadian law and policy. Recently, the Coalition for the Human Rights of…
August 21, 2024 — Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
The UN Forum on Sustainable Development Goals – “A high sense of urgency is the strongest motivation we have.”
August 1, 2024
“Unless we act now, the 2030 Agenda will become an epitaph for a world that might have been.”António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General From July 10-16, I had the opportunity to participate in the UN High Level Political Forum (HLPF) on…
Post filed in: Corporate Accountability, Ecological Justice, Gender Justice, Human Rights
OFP & KAIROS grieve and denounce the assassination of one of their leaders and colleagues
July 2, 2024
On June 27, KAIROS learned from the Organización Femenina Popular (OFP), our partner in Colombia, that their colleague, leader and community organizer, Yoli Maria Toloza Cardoza in Puerto Wilches, was assassinated in her home. They wrote: “On June 27 at…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Environmental Racism legislation passes into law!
June 28, 2024
At long last, legislation to address environmental racism has been passed into law! Bill C-226 passed third reading in the Senate on June 13 and received Royal Assent on June 20. The bill is an Act respecting the development of…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Read KAIROS WPS’ six transformative years – At a Glance
June 24, 2024
Français – Español It was a remarkable 6-year journey that involved more than 36,000 (mostly women) participants and had significant outcomes. Funded by the Government of Canada and donations from member churches and Canadians, the Women of Courage: Women, Peace…
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Enriching gathering in Mi’kma’ki feeds the work of KAIROS Indigenous Rights Circle and Partners
June 5, 2024
In April, KAIROS Indigenous Rights Circle (KIRC) held enriching meetings and site visits at Millbrook First Nation in Mi’kma’ki. The three-day gathering was held at the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre which houses several displays of Mi’kmaw history and culture….
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A Miracle Story of Repatriation
June 5, 2024
On our first day of the KAIROS Indigenous Rights Circle meeting on Millbrook First Nation in Truro, Nova Scotia, April 3, we listened in awe to the story of Heather Stevens, Manager of the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre, recounting the…
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Uphold inherent sacredness to end the cycle of violence: the heart of the Canadian Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage
June 5, 2024
“A belief in the sacredness of life and that all people deserve to live in dignity and safety is what brings us here today,” said Leah Reesor-Keller, KAIROS’ Transitional Executive Director, in her opening remarks during the press conference on…
Post filed in: Human Rights, Palestine Israel Conflict, Social Justice
A season of connection, a season of change – Indigenous Peoples Month Reflection
June 5, 2024
Summer solstice quickly approaches. This is a time of great meaning for Indigenous Peoples. The day isn’t simply a day to mark the longest day of the year, the beginning of summer and the time for barbeques and beaches. Like…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, Spirited Reflections
KAIROS’ unionized staff go national!
June 5, 2024
Local 4557 has represented KAIROS’ workers (non-management) since the organization’s beginning. KAIROS’ and the Local’s first collective agreement was ratified in April 2003. CUPE – which stands for the Canadian Union of Public Employees – is Canada’s largest union, representing…
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A big win and possible win for migrant workers
June 4, 2024
KAIROS celebrates Canada’s announcement that it will offer permanent residency to migrant caregivers upon arrival in Canada, while holding its breath in anticipation of an announcement of a regularization program for people who are undocumented. Permanant residency for migrant caregivers…
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Strengthening Voices for a Just Transition – Saskatoon Community Dialogue
June 4, 2024
On May 25, KAIROS hosted the first of four community dialogues on just transition at the Wanuskewin Centre in Treaty 6 Territory and the homeland of the Métis. The dialogue was convened as part of KAIROS’ Strengthening Voices for a Just…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Just Transition
Lara’s spirit walks on
May 30, 2024
By Luke Stocking Lara’s spirit walks on (catholicregister.org)
Post filed in: Palestine Israel Conflict
Christian leaders urge Canada to end cycle of violence in Israel and Palestine
May 23, 2024
In January, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take measures to prevent acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip. The government of Israel is not following this order. Since the ICJ’s ruling, about 9,000 Gazans have been killed,…
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Media Release:Canadian church leaders walk to Parliament Hill for sustained Gaza ceasefire, May 22
May 21, 2024
(Unceded Algonquin Territory [Ottawa, ON]) – In a call for a lasting and just peace in the Middle East, leaders from several national churches will converge on Parliament Hill on May 22, at the end of a Week of Action…
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Communiqué de Presse:Des dirigeant·e·s d’Églises canadiennes marchent vers la Colline du Parlement pour réclamer un cessez-le-feu durable à Gaza, le 22 mai
May 21, 2024
(Territoire algonquin non cédé [Ottawa, ON]) – Dans un appel à une paix juste et durable au Moyen-Orient, des dirigeantes de plusieurs Églises nationales convergeront vers la Colline du Parlement le 22 mai, à la fin d’une semaine d’action qui…
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Avis aux médias: Les responsables d’églises nationales se réunissent demain sur la Colline du Parlement
May 21, 2024
(Territoire algonquin non cédé [Ottawa, ON]). Partout au Canada, des congrégations et des communautés de foi se mobilisent pour une paix juste en Palestine et en Israël en participant à des pèlerinages locaux – en marchant ou en roulant ensemble…
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Media advisory: National church leaders gather on Parliament Hill tomorrow
May 21, 2024
(Unceded Algonquin Territory [Ottawa, ON]) – Across Canada, congregations and communities of faith are mobilizing for a just peace in Palestine and Israel by participating in local pilgrimages – walking or rolling together for all or part of 41 kilometres,…
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Avis aux médias: Les dirigeants des Églises nationales délivrent un message de paix sur Gaza à la Tribune de la presse nationale, le 22 mai
May 16, 2024
(Territoire algonquin non cédé [Ottawa, ON]). Des dirigeants d’Églises canadiennes se rendront sur la Colline du Parlement le 22 mai pour exhorter les parlementaires à soutenir la construction d’une paix durable en Palestine et en Israël. Ils font partie d’un…
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Media advisory: National church leaders deliver peace message on Gaza at National Press Gallery, May 22
May 16, 2024
(Unceded Algonquin Territory [Ottawa, ON]) – Canadian church leaders will arrive on Parliament Hill on May 22 to urge Parliamentarians to support sustainable peacebuilding in Palestine and Israel. They are part of a cross Canada movement of churches calling for…
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Media release: Canadian church leaders walk to Parliament Hill for sustained Gaza ceasefire, May 22
May 8, 2024
(Unceded Algonquin Territory [Ottawa, ON]) – In a call for a lasting and just peace in the Middle East, leaders from several national churches will converge on Parliament Hill on May 22, at the end of a Week of Action…
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Communiqué de Presse: Des dirigeant·e·s d’Églises canadiennes marchent vers la Colline du Parlement pour réclamer un cessez-le-feu durable à Gaza, le 22 mai
May 8, 2024
(Territoire algonquin non cédé [Ottawa, ON]) – Dans un appel à une paix juste et durable au Moyen-Orient, des dirigeant·e·s de plusieurs Églises nationales convergeront vers la Colline du Parlement le 22 mai, à la fin d’une semaine d’action qui…
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Remembering our Stolen Sisters, May 5
May 1, 2024
Time passes. Each second, tick, tick, tick. Time, a system of existence from the past, through the present and into the future. I will understand if you never forgive me. Forgive me for not being able to find you. One…
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Avis aux médias : Les dirigeantes des églises nationales amènent les pèlerinages pour le cessez-le-feu à Gaza sur la Colline du Parlement le 22 mai
May 1, 2024
(Territoire algonquin non cédé [Ottawa, ON]). Partout au Canada, des congrégations et des communautés de foi se mobilisent en faveur d’une paix juste en Palestine et en Israël en participant à des pèlerinages locaux, en marchant ou en roulant ensemble…
Post filed in: En français, Media Releases, Middle East
Press Advisory: National church leaders bring Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimages to Parliament Hill on May 22
May 1, 2024
(Unceded Algonquin Territory [Ottawa, ON]) – Across Canada, congregations and communities of faith are mobilizing for a just peace in Palestine and Israel by participating in local pilgrimages – walking or rolling together for all or part of 41 kilometres,…
Post filed in: Media Releases, Middle East
KAIROS reviews Budget 2024
April 23, 2024
While the federal government offered some good news in Budget 2024, which it announced on April 16, it also presented disappointments for KAIROS’ program areas. We are told that Budget 2024 is an attempted balancing act of spending increases…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Indigenous Rights, Migrant Justice
