The story of the twentieth century was finding out just how big and powerful we were. And it turns out that we're big and powerful as all get out. The story of the twenty-first century is going to be finding...
The story of the twentieth century was finding out just how big and powerful we were. And it turns out that we're big and powerful as all get out. The story of the twenty-first century is going to be finding...
You are invited to begin your Lenten reflection by participating in an online webinar which will center on the themes of the Synod: ecological justice and Indigenous rights. It will expose participants to what happened at the Synod from the point...
An Online Story-telling Series The MCEC Truth and Reconciliation Working Group presents a year-long online story-telling series centred on covenants made, broken and renewed. This series will include Indigenous and Mennonite Settler voices, shining light on the history of broken...
Join KAIROS' MERE Hub from February to June 2021 for a monthly virtual film club (screening and discussion) on the gendered impacts of resource extraction. February's film is "As Long as the Waters Flow" and will be hosted by Connor...
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The story of the twentieth century was finding out just how big and powerful we were. And it turns out that we're big and powerful as all get out. The story of the twenty-first century is going to be finding...
Manitoba / NW Ontario KAIROS REGIONAL ONLINE GATHERING 2021 This gathering is centered on Treaties 1 and 2 Territory, ancestral land of the Dakota, Anishinaabe, Ojibway, Ojibway- Cree, Cree, Dene and the homeland of the Metis Nation. We are hosting...
This webinar is an introduction to the Empowering Temporary Foreign Workers during Covid-19 project, including conversations and a Q&A session with: Lori Ransom Interim Executive Director of KAIROS Francine Burke of the Durham Region Migrant Workers Ministry Peter Ciallella of...
The story of the twentieth century was finding out just how big and powerful we were. And it turns out that we're big and powerful as all get out. The story of the twenty-first century is going to be finding...
The Doctrine of Discovery was a Papal decree in 1493 used as a legal and moral way to justify the colonial dispossession of Indigenous Nations of their lands and waterways, and to promote Christian domination and superiority. In this session, Tina Stevens will present how the Doctrine of Discovery has shaped Canadian laws and the treatment of Indigenous Peoples.
This session –The Importance of Indigenous Land-based Healing- is open to Indigenous registrants only. Tracey Whiteye will talk about meaningful ways to heal from the land and promote well-being within ourselves and our communities.
Manitoba / NW Ontario KAIROS REGIONAL ONLINE GATHERING 2021 This gathering is centered on Treaties 1 and 2 Territory, ancestral land of the Dakota, Anishinaabe, Ojibway, Ojibway- Cree, Cree, Dene and the homeland of the Metis Nation. We are hosting...
Join us to discuss:
*Services for Temporary Foreign Workers, in particular migrant farm workers
*Increasing awareness amongst Temporary Foreign Workers of health and safety precautions related to COVID-19
*Services and benefits available during the pandemic
*Gaps in existing supports and services within the current COVID-19 context
Strengthening capacity of the network to accompany Temporary Foreign Workers in accessing services and benefits, and to exercise their rights
This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Throughout the 1960s, Indigenous children were forcibly removed or ‘scooped’ from their homes, communities, and families to be adopted into mostly non-Indigenous, middle-class families. Many of the Survivors were left with deep emotional and physical scars as well as loss of family and culture. In this session - The 60s Scoop -- Tracey Whiteye will describe the systemic discrimination at the heart of this government policy as well as how Survivors are regaining their cultures, languages, and identity as Indigenous peoples.
On Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 at 6:00PM CST – 8:00pm CST, join us to hear from Bob Joseph and Natalia Atz Sunuc as they share their personal journeys of Reconciliation and how, as Global Citizens, we can move toward making...
Manitoba / NW Ontario KAIROS REGIONAL ONLINE GATHERING 2021 This gathering is centered on Treaties 1 and 2 Territory, ancestral land of the Dakota, Anishinaabe, Ojibway, Ojibway- Cree, Cree, Dene and the homeland of the Metis Nation. We are hosting...
Hearing different perspectives on the federal bill to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Hear speakers Mary-Ellen Turpel-Lafond (Aki-Kwe), Sylvia McAdam (Saysewahum) and Brenda Gunn, all lawyers and professors, share different perspectives on the federal bill...
Join KAIROS’ MERE Hub on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00pm EST for the second installment of its virtual film club on the gendered impacts of resource extraction. Hosted by members of the Latin American Network of Women Defenders of Social...
Manitoba / NW Ontario KAIROS REGIONAL ONLINE GATHERING 2021 This gathering is centered on Treaties 1 and 2 Territory, ancestral land of the Dakota, Anishinaabe, Ojibway, Ojibway- Cree, Cree, Dene and the homeland of the Metis Nation. We are hosting...
Presented by Simcoe County KAIROS World Water Day became a UN observance day in 1993. It seeks to focus attention on the global water crisis. On 22 March every year, people and organizations mark World Water Day by taking action...
This webinar will discuss mental health services for temporary foreign workers, and gaps in services, with guest speakers: Eliseo Martell and Stephanie Mayell. We will also hear from temporary foreign workers on their experiences and what supports are needed. Join...
There is a fundamental difference between the principles of Eurocentric worldview colonial structures of child welfare practice and standards versus Indigenous practice of caring for Indigenous children and families. In this session, Child Welfare & Practice Standards, Tina Stevens and Tracey Whiteye will share the importance of Indigenous worldview guiding principles and values that are based on the best interest of the community – a community that includes children, families, and all the other people around the child.
An Online Story-telling Series The MCEC Truth and Reconciliation Working Group presents a year-long online story-telling series centred on covenants made, broken and renewed. This series will include Indigenous and Mennonite Settler voices, shining light on the history of broken...
The United Nations declared March 24th as the International Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims. On this day, we acknowledge that the right to the truth includes knowing the full and...
In this session, Métis Teachings, Gloria Thomson will present the evolvement of the Métis as a distinct People and share the impact of that history as it affected her and her family.
A Good Friday Virtual Walk for Justice YouTube Live: https://youtu.be/eliBhGGmcrU Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/simcoekairos/live/ A virtual peace and justice observance of solidarity with all members of the human family. Simcoe County Kairos is honoured to bring you this year’s Ecumenical Good Friday Walk for...
As we begin the second year of COVID-19 restrictions on farms, this webinar explores how to better support temporary foreign workers’ freedom of movement, including providing information on a worker’s ability to travel and their responsibility to do so safely as well...
For years, Indigenous people have experienced systemic racism, violence, and discrimination. The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls brought attention to the disturbing numbers of missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada. At the same time, research into violence experienced by Indigenous men shows disturbingly high numbers. In this session, Missing & Murdered Indigenous People, Tracey Whiteye will discuss the violence faced by Indigenous people and some of the concrete ways that we can all help to stop it.
A community conversation on Indigenous-led climate action and land protection. The online event will be moderated by Niigaan Sinclair, with Kakeka ThunderSky, Sadie-Phoenix Lavoie, Ellen Gabriel, and Leah Gazan. When: April 7th @ 6:00 pm CDT Register for the Zoom...