Posts Tagged "resource extraction"
Anti-mining activist killed and Ecuadorean partners harassed on eve of Lima meetings
December 4, 2014
What was supposed to be a celebratory launch for KAIROS partner Acción Ecológica’s delegation to the People’s Summit and COP20 meeting in Lima, Peru turned into a nightmare as delegation members were detained and harassed and news came in of…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Latin America
Making the invisible visible: The Wayuu in Guajira face a humanitarian crisis
December 2, 2014
The Wayuu people are one of 43 Indigenous groups in Colombia facing extinction. In this blog, Wayuu leader Matilde Lopez speaks with KAIROS’ Rachel Warden and Audrey Huntley from No More Silence about the threats facing her people.
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Pull Together with Indigenous Nations Challenging the Flawed Review Process for the Northern Gateway Pipeline
November 4, 2014
Join in solidarity with eight First Nations from British Columbia who have been granted leave by the federal Court of Appeal to apply for a judicial review of the government’s decision to allow the Northern Gateway Pipeline. Given the landmark…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights
Momentum builds to make Canada Open for Justice
October 23, 2014
Since the Open for Justice Campaign launched a year ago, 90,000 Canadians have taken action in support of Canadian mining accountability overseas, and there have been more than 65 meetings with Members of Parliament in ridings across the country. This…
Post filed in: Corporate Accountability, Ecological Justice
Mining oversight bill defeated by government, despite widespread public support
October 3, 2014
KAIROS Canada is disappointed that the Extractive Sector Ombudsman bill, Bill C-584, did not pass second reading in the House of Commons on October 1. More than 90,000 Canadians voiced their support for such an Ombudsman through the Open for…
Post filed in: Corporate Accountability, Ecological Justice
In Memory of the life of Adolfo Ich Chaman-
September 26, 2014
Today, five years later, KAIROS joins the family of Adolfo Ich Chaman- , his community and human rights and solidarity groups in Guatemala and in Canada in commemorating Adolfo Ich’s life and demanding justice. Angelica Choc, Adolfo’s wife, has called…
Post filed in: Latin America
Urgent Action – Ask MPs to support the Ombudsman bill
September 26, 2014
This is a crucial moment in the Open for Justice campaign to win greater accountability from the Canadian mining, oil and gas industry. Find out how you can join this urgent action!
Post filed in: Corporate Accountability, Ecological Justice
Development Free of Fear by Rev. Desmond Jagger-Parsons
September 9, 2014
Rev. Desmond Jagger-Parsons, BA LLB MDiv, is the Head of the Philippine Learning Tour, a delegation organized by KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives, with representatives from KAIROS member churches, CUPE, MiningWatch Canada and Indigenous people in Canada. Rev. Jagger-Parsons is…
Post filed in: Asia-Pacific
Northern Gateway decision a turning point in indigenous relations
July 16, 2014
In announcing its approval for the Northern Gateway pipeline, the federal government said that Enbridge “has more work to do to engage with aboriginal groups.” This passing off of responsibility to the pipeline’s sponsor does not release the government from…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights
KAIROS leads Philippines Learning Tour to Mindanao communities impacted by Canadian mining
July 15, 2014
Toronto, ON – KAIROS Canada is organizing a tour to the Philippines to learn more about how Canadian mining operations are impacting communities in that country. Ten representatives from KAIROS, the United Church of Canada, the Christian Reformed Church in…
Post filed in: Asia-Pacific, Indigenous Rights, Media Releases
Support Grassy Narrows
July 11, 2014
Today’s Supreme Court decision affirming Ontario’s right to log on Grassy Narrows treaty land is a disappointment, but the First Nation’s fight to protect its traditional territory and waters, as well as the right to hunt, fish, and trap, continues.
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
New Resource! Watershed Discipleship Workshop
July 10, 2014
Want to take some time in your church or community to explore the call to Watershed Discipleship? Our new 3 hour workshop can help! It includes biblical and personal reflection, reflection on the issues facing your watershed, and the opportunity…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Tar Sands Healing Walk Videos
July 10, 2014
Two videos by Allan Lissner on the Tar Sands Healing Walk.
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates, Video Playlists & Photo Albums
The world wants Canada to be open for justice
July 10, 2014
Canadian and international organizations press for law reform to hold Canadian mining companies accountable for human rights abuses overseas. Check out our latest policy briefing paper.
Post filed in: Corporate Accountability, Ecological Justice, Media Releases
Historic Supreme Court Decision Enriches Us All
June 27, 2014
Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision recognizing the Tsilhqot’in Nation’s Aboriginal title is an important step towards reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada.
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
Northern Gateway Approval: Reconciliation Postponed
June 19, 2014
Late in the day on June 17, with little fanfare but much anticipation among Indigenous communities, the environmental sector, and the oil industry, the federal government approved construction of the Northern Gateway pipeline. The government has, in the decision, placed…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
Calling All Nations: CONVERGENCE 2014
June 6, 2014
As the Federal government prepares to announce its decision on the Northern Gateway bitumen export pipeline, KAIROS affiliated persons in British Columbia will be joining a walk for healing and reconciliation on Sunday in Vancouver. KAIROS urges anyone in the…
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
The Glorious New Brunswick Shale Gas Rebellion of 2013
June 6, 2014
KAIROS has recently undertaken a research project on the Indigenous right to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) regarding proposed resource extraction projects on Indigenous lands. Willi Nolan is a member of the reference group for this project and she…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
Fort Chipewyan: Time for Treaty Renewal
June 5, 2014
A crucial fur trade hub in the 1700s, Fort Chipewyan is once again at the centre of resource extraction issues that are shaping Canada’s future, except this time there’s a treaty relationship to consider.
Post filed in: Indigenous Rights
We Do Have Choices
June 2, 2014
On the flight to Fort Chip, Jennifer Henry reflects on our energy choices. What will sustain life?
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights
It’s Time To Decarbonise
June 2, 2014
Indigenous activist Winona LaDuke energized the As Long As the Rivers Flow conference with a compelling challenge to learn from Indigenous knowledge and wisdom.
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights
We Are All Connected
June 1, 2014
Archbishop Desmond Tutu believes transformation is possible if we all work together.
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights
KAIROS to meet Archbishop Tutu at conference spotlighting Indigenous rights and oilsands
May 22, 2014
Toronto –KAIROS Canada will travel to Fort McMurray to meet Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the As Long As the Rivers Flow: Coming Back to the Treaty Relationship in Our Time conference, May 31-June 1. Archbishop Tutu says climate change is…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, Media Releases
Video Blog: Ana Guadalupe Matzir Miculax at UNPFII – Guatemala, mining, ‘buen vivir’ and FPIC
May 22, 2014
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates
KAIROS Delegates at the UNPFII – intro video blogs!
May 19, 2014
Delegate Alma Brooks arrived early with us and Ana Guadalupe from Guatemala and Mila from the Philippines have been here for the first week so we were able be begin our orientation. We have also had the opportunity to film…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, UNDRIP Blog Updates
The Moral and Financial Case for Divesting from Fossil Fuels: Briefing Paper #38
May 5, 2014
The movement is growing for withdrawing investments from oil, natural gas and coal companies that contribute to climate change, and among the churches in Canada Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church in Toronto has shown leadership. The latest KAIROS Briefing Paper -…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
An Expression of Solidarity in Response to the Death of Merilyn Topacio Reynoso
May 1, 2014
In this expression of solidarity in response to the fatal attack against Merilyn Topacio Reynoso, a young Guatemalan activist, KAIROS affirms its commitment to intergenerational work and youth activism, and to working for a world where young people have the…
Post filed in: Latin America
APPEAL FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION: Call for justice for the victims of extrajudicial killings in the Philippines
April 16, 2014
According to KARAPATAN, the national alliance of human rights organizations in the Philippines, 169 men and women had been victims of extrajudicial killings under the current government of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III (July 2010 to December 2013.) From…
Post filed in: Asia-Pacific, Indigenous Rights, UNDRIP Blog Updates