Visit the Mount of Olives where the Passion Story of Easter begins!

Online, EASTERN Time Zone

Join Canadian Friends of Sabeel (CFOS) on Saturday, April 2nd at 12pm EDT / 7pm Palestine time, for a virtual tour of the Mount of Olives! The Mount of Olives is mentioned in the Old and New Testaments and is...

Free – $15

PEI Solidarity with Migrant Workers

Online, ATLANTIC TIME

Join an inter-faith discussion about migrant worker solidarity in PEI. Take faithful action and learn how to support migrant workers in your area! This event is offered in partnership with the Cooper Institute. Register at: https://secure.kairoscanada.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=287

Decolonizing Ourselves: Exploring the Spirit of Land Acknowledgements

Online, Central Standard Time (Saskatchewan Time)

We welcome you to attend two online workshops (May 3 & 5) created and presented by Dr Rose Roberts (PhD) and Dr Stryker Calvez (PhD), Cree and Métis experts who have presented land acknowledgement workshops at the University of Saskatchewan...

Ring of Fire Threatens the Breathing Lands

Online, EASTERN Time Zone

Indigenous Communities impacted by the Ring of Fire mining projects in northern Ontario call the carbon-rich peat lands the "breathing lands." Please join us for a special online presentation on the threat to the Breathing Lands posed by the Ring...

Waiting to exhale: Ecological justice for the earth’s lungs

Online, EASTERN Time Zone

The Amazon, the Congo Basin, and the Boreal Forest are often described as the planet’s lungs- these regions absorb enormous amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and breathe out oxygen.  Their protection is crucial in mitigating climate change.  Canadian...

Free

The Court Case of the Creatures: author reading

Online, Central Standard Time (Saskatchewan Time)

Enjoy a lively reading from author and KAIROS-kin, Bob Haverluck, as he introduces us to his latest book, the Court Case of the Creatures, "a seriously whimsical story of the watery earth's day in court." A delightful compliment to Reconciliation...

Faithful Disobedience: a witness to the climate crisis

Online, EASTERN Time Zone

"Alouette Sisters" Ruth Walmsley, Catherine Hembling, and Janette McIntosh will share their experience of engaging in spiritually rooted non-violent civil disobedience. The three were arrested in the Fall of 2021 for acting to stop the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion and...

Virtual KAIROS Blanket Exercise (English only)

Online, EASTERN Time Zone

Developed in collaboration with Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers and educators, the KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) is an interactive and experiential teaching tool that explores the historic and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the land we now know as...

$35

Saskatoon: KAIROS Meet-n-Greet

St. Andrew's College, Saskatoon 1121 College Dr, Saskatoon

Come have a chat with Shannon from KAIROS national. Hear about For the Love of Creation and plans for COP27. . Join us on the east lawn at St. Andrew’s College; we’ll go inside if the weather is poor. ....

Edmonton: KAIROS Afternoon Tea

Come for an outdoor, informal KAIROS gathering in Edmonton. All are welcome. Thursday, July 21 3:00 PM  A backyard garden near Rundle Park, Edmonton Join us for a chat with Shannon from KAIROS national and learn more about For the...

Calgary: Faith, Climate & Conversation

Grace Presbyterian Church 1009 15 Ave SW, Calgary

Are you interested in faith-based environmental action? Join us for a community networking opportunity on Thursday, July 28th (5-7pm) to meet with other like-minded folks as well as representatives from The Calgary Alliance for the Common Good,  Faith & the Common...

Canadian Ecological Justice Bills Letter Writing (English only)

Online, EASTERN Time Zone

Decolonizing climate policy means changing the deeper, systemic factors that cause ecological injustices and human rights violations. During KAIROS Climate Action Month 2022, supporters are called on to advocate for the Canadian federal government to pass several private members’ bills....

Along Her Banks with Artist and Knowledge-keeper Mary Anne Caibaiosai

Stanley Park Optimist Natural Area 19 Crestview Place, Kitchener

Join Mary Anne Caibaiosai, Water-walker, knowledge-keeper, artist and educator along the banks of the Grand River. She will share knowledge gained from completing a four-year journey with the All Nations Grand River Water Walk, and the collective hope for these...

Free

Meet the COP27 Delegation

Online, EASTERN Time Zone

This is the moment you have all been waiting for - come meet the KAIROS/For the Love of Creation COP27 delegation! Delegates include KAIROS Women, Peace and Security global partners, Indigenous partners from Turtle Island, and youth from Canada. Each...

Toronto: Peace Walk moves to support Migrant Rally

Christie Pits Park 750 Bloor St W, Toronto

The Blue Scarf group planning a Peace Walk to mark the United Nations International Day of Peace has elected to shift our plans and join in solidarity with migrant workers for the Toronto - Rights, Regularization, Status for All! rally...

Learn about what’s really happened with Indigenous Peoples through Canada’s history

Martin Luther Church, 2379 Lake Shore Blvd West, Toronto, ON M8V 1B7 2379 Lake Shore Blvd West, Toronto

ECULINKS Etobicoke and KAIROS Toronto West are offering the opportunity to hear and live Canadian history to the present through the eyes of Indigenous peoples. A KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) will be on September 24, 2022, at Martin Luther Church, in...

$15.

Taking it to the next level: Decolonizing Climate Action

Online, EASTERN Time Zone

The final event of KAIROS Climate Action Month 2022 builds on the month’s learnings and asks people to consider how to apply what we’ve learned to our own lives and to climate action. It is meant to truly set our...

Sitting With the Truth

50 Kent Street, Kitchener, ON

Sitting with the Truth is a journey of pain, resilience and apology. Along the way, you will hear stories from survivors and staff of Mennonite-run residential schools. This self-directed learning opportunity includes a facilitator who will be available to answer...

Reconciliation Through Justice: Housing

Star of the North Retreat Centre 3A St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert

Star of the North Retreat Centre continues to work out its commitment to reconciliation by providing space for listening, learning, & healing. We will continue to learn from Indigenous elders, artists, & healers. Our Aurora Living program will work through...

Ottawa: Acknowledge the Truth Walk

Grounds of the War Museum 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa

Join Algonquin Spiritual Advisor, Artist and Human Rights activist Albert Dumont, and walk with optimism and confidence that the National Capital Commission will rename the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway to the Kichi Zibi Parkway. Bring your water bottle, wear...

Remember Me: A National Day of Remembrance

Parliament Hill Ottawa

A day led by children and youth. Memorializing the children who didn't come home from school, honouring school survivors and their families, honouring survivors of Indigenous child apprehension programs, Eagle Feather Ceremony for survivors, performances by children, guest speaker Autumn...

Intergenerational March to commemorate Orange Shirt Day

Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre 1985 Learners' Way, Vancouver

Join us for an intergenerational march to commemorate Orange Shirt Day. Members of the UBC community, families and those in solidarity are welcome to participate. The march aims to be educational and supportive to the Indigenous community on campus and...

Survivor Stories and Panel Discussion

Winnipeg Art Gallery 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg

Hear from residential school survivors, Betty Ross and Marlene Gallagher as they recount their experiences and watch videos. Panelists include Dr. Sean Carleton, Elder Betty Ross, and Marlene Gallagher. Open to the public. Refreshments available. General admission fees will be...

Admission to Winnipeg Art Gallery required for non-Indigenous people

Truth and Reconciliation: Learning, Understanding and Healing

Gatehouse Grounds, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Gatehouse Grounds, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, 3101 Lake Shore Blvd West, Toronto

Public Gathering honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Etobicoke 2 -3 pm, Friday September 30, 2022 Gatehouse Grounds, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, 3101 Lake Shore Blvd West (near 14th St)-- street parking available, TTC -501 bus Led...

Free

Honouring the Seven Generations Feast

Madahoki Farm 4420 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa

In honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day observed on September 30th, the Sixties Scoop Network in partnership with Indigenous Experiences at Mādahòkì Farm cordially invite residential school survivors, day school survivors and 60’s Scoop survivors and their family members...

Free for survivors and their families, but please register.

Halifax/Online: Building Hope for Atlantic Canada: Water, Land, Air and Food for All

St Andrew's United Church, 6036 Coburg Rd., Halifax, NS St Andrew's United Church, 6036 Coburg Rd., Halifax

This is the KAIROS Atlantic annual Fall Gathering. It is a hybrid event, both in-person at St Andrew's United Church, 6036 Coburg Rd., Halifax, NS and on Zoom. Through presenters, questions, small and large group discussions, participants will be invited...