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...

Sacred Water – Northwest Ontario and Manitoba KAIROS Fall Gathering

St. Émile Cathlic Church 556 St. Anne's Rd, Winnipeg

This is a hybrid event. You can attend in person or online. Either way, please register. If you are attending in person and have any food allergies, please contact Debby at: Dcoombs.dandy@mymts.net. Suggested donation for those attending: $20 or what...

In-FUEL-enza

Online, EASTERN Time Zone

Please join us for an evening of reflection on climate justice on October 25th. A video presentation prepared by KAIROS Guelph will be followed by insights on the climate emergency and actions for healing from special guests Elizabeth Snell and...

Activating Hope: Faith and the Climate Crisis

Grace Presbyterian Church 1009 15 Ave SW, Calgary

This will be a hybrid event. Attend online or in-person at Grace Presbyterian Church (1009 – 15Th Avenue SW, Calgary). Register: https://secure.kairoscanada.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=315 9:00 am (MDT) – LEARNING EVENT What does hope look like in a time of climate chaos? How...

Voices to COP27 / Des voix à COP27 / Voces a la COP27

Online, EASTERN Time Zone

Le français suit Sigue en español Voices to COP27 KAIROS and For the Love of Creation are co-sponsoring a delegation to COP27, the United Nations international climate conference. Join us online for a conversation with the delegates, just before they...

KAIROS takes its Blanket Exercise to COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

COP27 Civil Society Climate Justice Hub, Sanar Hotel, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

COP27 Parallel Event – KAIROS Blanket Exercise: Centering Indigenous History and Leadership in Climate Action. The COP27 Civil Society Climate Justice Hub, Sanar Hotel, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. NOTE: Times are in Cairo, Egypt Time

Vigil For The Earth

Human Rights Monument 220 Elgin Street, Ottawa

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Candles for COP27

First Met Victoria 932 Balmoral Road, Victoria

Join this candlelight walking vigil to support the COP 27 climate conference taking place in Egypt, November 6-18. The vigil will start on the steps of First Met church, walking around a short distance along Quadra, Pandora and Blanshard and...

Free

KAIROS presents – COP27 Event – Global South Perspectives on Climate Justice, Peace and Conflict, and Gender Equality at the Canadian Pavilion in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

The Canadian Pavilion, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

Co-sponsored by KAIROS Canada and the Equality Fund, this event will highlight how governments and the private sector can collaborate with civil society in a decolonial and feminist approach to peace and climate justice action. NOTE: Times are in Cairo,...

Voices from COP27 | Voix de la COP27 | Voces de la COP27

Online, EASTERN Time Zone

Le français à suivre Espagnol à suivre KAIROS and For the Love of Creation co-sponsored a delegation to COP27, the United Nations international climate conference. Join us online for a conversation with the delegates just after they return from Egypt....

Dec 16: Stop the Deportations! Status for All!

Minister Marco Mendicino's Office 511 Lawrence West, Toronto

One year ago, Prime Minister Trudeau promised regularization (permanent resident status for undocumented people), and permanent resident status for migrant workers and students. A year later, migrants are waiting, while deportations continue. Deportations of people like Fatumah Najjuma, a 28...

Status For All: Letter Delivery to Minister Dominic LeBlanc

Minister Dominic LeBlanc's Office 328 Main St Suite I, Shediac

14 federal Ministers in the Cabinet Committee on Economy, Inclusion and Climate “B” are set to debate regularization – permanent resident status for undocumented people – sometime in December. They will decide who and how many people will be included,...

Commemorating International Migrants Day

In front of CBC 700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver

Commemorating International Migrants Day by calling on federal and provincial governments to ensure regularization of all undocumented people and full and permanent immigration status for all. On December 16, 2021, Prime Minister Trudeau promised to regularize undocumented people and give...

Alberta: International Migrants Day Film Screening and Panel

Virtual event

FILM: In the shadow of Gold Mountain Followed by a panel discussion. A year ago Prime Minister Trudeau promised to regularize undocumented people and ensure permanent resident status to migrant students and workers. One year later, deportations, abuse, and exploitations...

Public Debate: Campaign for the Regularization of Non-status Migrants

Université de Montréal - 3200 Rue Jean-Brillant, Montreal, QC H3T1N8 CA 3200 Rue Jean-Brillant, Montreal

> In person: Université de Montréal (3200 Rue Jean-Brillant, room B-4290) > Register for Zoom and Facebook Livestream link SPEAKERS Nina Gonzalez (Immigrant Workers Centre: IWC) Samira Jasmin (Solidarity Across Borders: SAB) Michel Pilon (Réseau d’aide aux travailleuses et travailleurs...

Jonathan Maracle Free Concert in Kitchener, Ontario

54 Benton St, Kitchener,ON 54 Benton ST, Kitchener

“Many Voices, One Heart” community concert with Jonathan Maracle. Jonathan is a Mohawk from the Tyendinaga Territory and is a tremendously talented musician, songwriter, storyteller and presenter. He is the founder of Broken Walls and has traveled across Canada and...

Free

Everybody Needs a Home

All Saints Kingsway Church 2850 Bloor St West, Toronto

EcuLinks Etobicoke & KAIROS Toronto West invite you to join us for "Everybody Needs a Home", a presentation and discussion on homelessness and the need for affordable housing, and on what we can do. Wednesday February 1, 2023 at 7-8:30...

Free

FAITH PERSPECTIVES ON ECOLOGICAL JUSTICE AND CONSERVATION WEBINAR

Online

This panel discussion will be moderated by Sabrina Chiefari, Creation Care Animator, Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto and feature: Areej Riaz, Climate Programs Manager, EnviroMuslims Rev. Michelle Singh, Executive Director, Faith & the Common Good Agnes Richard, MLSM Canada...

Free