Media Releases
How my trip to Egypt for COP27 brought me a deeper connection to my land, my culture and myself
December 1, 2022
I wasn’t sure COP27 was for me, until key experiences showed me I belonged. I have never been good at saying no. So when I heard of an opportunity to attend this fall’s UN COP27 climate summit, I jumped at…
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KAIROS is restructuring!
November 4, 2022
As those who have walked along with us for many years know, KAIROS has a long and rich history of being a joint-venture ecumenical program administered by the United Church of Canada. Ten participating member denominations and religious organizations are involved in…
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Une délégation de partenaires autochtones, jeunesse et femmes du Canada et du Sud se rend à la COP27
October 31, 2022
KAIROS et Pour l’amour de la création envoient 10 délégués en Égypte pour demander que leurs voix soient entendues Ottawa (territoire algonquin non cédé), le 26 octobre 2022. – KAIROS et Pour l’amour de la Création (FLC) envoient 10 délégués à la Conférence…
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Delegación de representantes indígenas, de jóvenes y de mujeres de Canadá y del Sur Global rumbo a la COP 27
October 31, 2022
Con el auspicio de KAIROS y la iniciativa For the Love of Creation, un grupo de 10 personas se dirige a Egipto para exigir que se les escuche (Ottawa: terrritorio del Pueblo Algonquin) – KAIROS y la iniciativa For the…
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Indigenous, youth and women delegates from Canada and Global South head to COP27
October 31, 2022
KAIROS and For the Love of Creation are sending 10 delegates to Egypt to demand their voices be heard (Ottawa: Unceded Algonquin Territory) – KAIROS and For the Love of Creation (FLC) are sending 10 delegates to the United Nations…
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Presentación de delegación a COP 27 de Canadá y Sur Global el 3 de noviembre
October 27, 2022
Participantes de delegación de KAIROS y For the Love of Creation se presentarán en un seminario virtual de dos horas para amplificar su mensaje exigiendo ser parte de la toma de decisiones que afectan el clima y las personas. (Ottawa:…
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Le 3 novembre, pleins feux sur les délégués du Canada et des pays du Sud à la COP27
October 27, 2022
La délégation de 10 membres de KAIROS et de Pour l’amour de la création est présentée dans un webinaire de deux heures pour mieux faire entendre la revendication des organismes d’obtenir une place à la table de décision sur le climat…
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KAIROS Blanket Exercise goes global in Australia, Sept 28
September 15, 2022
Internationally coordinated Blanket Exercise at World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit) – An internationally coordinated participatory exercise that highlights the impacts of colonization from Indigenous peoples’ perspectives will be presented…
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Prier, plaider, apprendre, réfléchir : 4 événements pour le mois du climat
August 24, 2022
Décoloniser l’action climatique pour souligner le mois de l’action climatique de KAIROS en septembre (Toronto – Traité No13 avec les Mississaugas de Credit) – Pour le mois de l’action climatique de KAIROS en septembre, nous présentons quatre événements en ligne, pour…
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Pray, advocate, learn, reflect: 4 events announced for climate month
August 24, 2022
Media Advisory: Decolonizing climate action to underscore KAIROS Climate Action Month this September (Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit) – Four online events designed to help people pray, advocate, learn and reflect, particularly on the theme…
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Decolonizing climate action to underscore KAIROS Climate Action Month
August 3, 2022
4th annual event covers 5 themes in 5 weeks with rich supply of resources & actions (Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit) – Decolonizing climate action will underscore KAIROS’ 4th annual Climate Action Month, which launches…
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MEDIA RELEASE: KAIROS’ Empowering Temporary Foreign Workers during COVID-19 project will fund migrant justice program partners to September 30, 2022
May 11, 2022
(Ottawa – unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabek (original) People’s) – The Government of Canada has extended the successful KAIROS-run Empowering Temporary Foreign Workers during COVID-19 (ETFW) project until September 30, 2022. The Government of Canada has provided an additional…
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Bills introduced to protect people and the planet warrant all-party support
March 29, 2022
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Des projets de loi présentés pour protéger les personnes et la planète méritent l’appui de tous les partis
March 29, 2022
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L’événement ONU virtuel de KAIROS mettra en lumière le rôle clé des femmes dans la paix et le développement durable, 22 mars
March 8, 2022
8 mars 2022 (Journée Internationale de la Femme) Toronto – Traité no 13 avec les Mississaugas du Crédit QUOI L’intersection des conflits, de la crise climatique et de l’injustice économique et du rôle puissant des femmes dans la paix et…
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KAIROS virtual UN event to spotlight women’s key role in peace and sustainable development, March 22
March 8, 2022
March 8, 2022 (International Women’s Day) Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit WHAT The intersection of conflict, the climate crisis and economic injustice and women’s powerful role in peace and sustainable development, will be the focus…
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MEDIA RELEASE: On COP26 eve, For the Love of Creation online Fall Symposium will join people of faith to take climate action
October 27, 2021
(Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit) – For the Love of Creation presents its online Fall Symposium, Saturday, October 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., inviting people to deepen their understanding of the climate emergency and advocacy from a faith…
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MEDIA RELEASE: KAIROS to celebrate 20 years of spirited action for justice, October 26-28
October 22, 2021
(Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit) – KAIROS invites its network, member churches and partners to KAIROS Gathering: 20 years of spirited action for justice, a three-day online event held October 26 to 28 in celebration of KAIROS’ 20th anniversary. WHAT KAIROS Gathering: 20 years of spirited action for justice will feature a daily plenary session, anchored by a panel…
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Communiqué de presse : Le projet de renforcement des travailleurs migrants de KAIROS reçoit un nouveau financement fédéral
October 1, 2021
Le gouvernement du Canada injecte 1,896 M$ dans le projet de KAIROS pour le renforcement des travailleuses et travailleurs migrants pendant la COVID-19 (Ottawa – territoire non cédé des peuples Algonquins Anishnaabek Le gouvernement du Canada a accordé à KAIROS Canada une subvention de 1 896 308 millions de dollars pour poursuivre son projet de renforcement…
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Comunicado de prensa: Proyecto para empoderamiento de trabajadores migrantes de KAIROS recibe nuevos fondos del gobierno federal
October 1, 2021
El Gobierno de Canadá otorga $1.896 millones para proyecto Empoderamiento de Trabajadores Extranjeros Temporales durante COVID-19 (Ottawa – territorio no cedido del Pueblo Indígena Algonquin Anishnaabek) – El Gobierno de Canadá le ha otorgado a KAIROS Canadá un monto de $ 1,896,308 para continuar su exitoso…
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MEDIA RELEASE: Indigenous Grandmothers shut out of resource development consultations: report
September 27, 2021
New Atlantic-based report offers witness accounts of discrimination and harm against Indigenous communities by extraction projects (Ottawa – Unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabek (original) People’s) – Resource projects in Atlantic Canada (Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq territories) discriminate against and harm Indigenous women, even…
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MEDIA RELEASE: KAIROS Climate Action Month poised to empower Canadians for transformational change
September 1, 2021
3rd annual event covers 5 themes in 5 weeks with rich supply of resources & actions (Ottawa – unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabek (original) People’s) – Empowering Canadians during a climate emergency will underscore KAIROS’ 3rd annual Climate Action Month, which launches September 1 and coincides with the Season of Creation, September 1…
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Communiqué de presse: KAIROS célèbre ses 20 ans d’action ardente pour la justice
June 30, 2021
Ottawa (ON), le 1er juillet 2021. – Le 1er juillet, KAIROS : Initiatives œcuméniques canadiennes pour la justice aura 20 ans. À cette occasion, l’organisme lance une série de réflexions et de célébrations qui culmineront avec un événement jeunesse le 24 octobre et le…
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Media Release: KAIROS celebrates 20 years of spirited action for justice
June 30, 2021
(Ottawa, ON) – KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives turns 20 on July 1, launching a series of reflections and celebrations that will culminate with a youth event on October 24 and the KAIROS 20th Anniversary Virtual Gathering, October 26 to 28. In…
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Media Release: Brazilian phase of KAIROS online gender justice and mining hub launches May 31
May 27, 2021
International panel event kicks off MERE Hub’s Brazilian phase WHAT: KAIROS Canada launches Brazilian Phase of MERE Hub with the international panel event, Women Defending Land and Water in Brazil. English-Portuguese simultaneous interpretation will be provided. Mother Earth and Resource Extraction (MERE) Hub is a living digital resource hub developed for and…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Latin America, Media Releases
KAIROS supports temporary foreign workers at Toronto Pearson Airport
May 18, 2021
New offering part of the federally funded Empowering Temporary Foreign Workers during COVID-19 project (Ottawa, ON) – KAIROS is adding airport support services to its Empowering Temporary Foreign Workers (ETFW) during COVID-19 project to welcome, inform and assist arriving migrant workers on COVID-19 quarantine measures, vaccinations, and additional supports. Funded by the Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, KAIROS’ ETFW…
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Press Advisory: KAIROS launches new KBE Teaching & Sharing Circles series, May 18
May 13, 2021
Indigenous presenters lead online interactive sessions to foster reconciliation WHAT KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) Teaching & Sharing Circles Summer Series – Following a successful winter series, which began January 19, KAIROS’ KBE Teaching & Sharing Circles continue this spring and summer from May 18 to July 20. The interactive Zoom sessions are designed to foster positive relationships…
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Local delegation to deliver global Anglican leaders petition, March 8, to Vancouver mining company
March 7, 2021
Anglican Bishops worldwide urge ReconAfrica to halt oil drilling in sensitive Kavango Basin, Namibia What A small delegation representing KAIROS Canada will attempt to deliver a petition on behalf of 34 Anglican Bishops worldwide to mining company, ReconAfrica (Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd.) at its Vancouver headquarters on March 8 urging it…
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