Category: Social Justice Issues

Blog, Indigenous Issues & Perspectives, Social Justice Issues

“The Challenge of Our Time” – Speaking on youth suicide & self-determination

“Natan Obed is the president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the national voice of Canada’s 60,000 Inuit. He is originally from Nain, the northernmost community in Labrador’s Nunatsiavut region, and now lives in Ottawa. For ten years he lived in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and worked as the director of social and cultural development for Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., the organization that represents the rights of Nunavut Inuit. He … Continue reading “The Challenge of Our Time” – Speaking on youth suicide & self-determination

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Cultivating Hope & Optimism in an Uncertain World, Social Justice Issues

Feeling Anxious About the Future? You’re Not Alone

This article was originally posted here. St. Mike’s alumnus Dr. Simon Appolloni is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto’s School of the Environment. His current research interest lies in understanding and utilizing pedagogies of hope that build resilience within students as they navigate paths toward sustainability. Simon has maintained his pre-doctoral volunteer work within the environmental-social justice not-for-profit sector. You’ve been hearing and … Continue reading Feeling Anxious About the Future? You’re Not Alone

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Blog, Human Trafficking, Social Justice Issues

One Child – Children & Youth Preventing Child Sex Slavery

This talk was part of a series of presentations on Feb 24, 2021 at ‘Extending Our Embrace’ – an event sponsored by the Office of Interreligious Dialogue for the Archdiocese of Toronto. Cheryl’s talk is at the 33:45 minute mark of the video. One Child website: https://www.onechild.ca/ Continue reading One Child – Children & Youth Preventing Child Sex Slavery

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Blog, Prophetic Voices, Social Justice Issues

Marcus Borg: The Battle Over Jesus Today

Marcus Borg asks, “What Jesus was killed for?” Borg states: “We have to remember that Jesus didn’t simply give his life but that he was killed, and he was killed because he was a social prophet who challenged the domination system. If we only recall the idea of Jesus offering up his life for the sins of the world, we lose track of what Jesus … Continue reading Marcus Borg: The Battle Over Jesus Today

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Blog, Inter-faith, Social Justice Issues

Learning How to See with Brian McLaren: Christians & Sikhs as Neighbours (Part 2)

Brian McLaren speaks with Sikh civil rights activist & author Valerie Kaur on season 3 episode 4,”Christianity as Neighbour (Part 2)”, of “Learning How to See with Brian McLaren”. The transcript for this podcast episode is available here. Continue reading Learning How to See with Brian McLaren: Christians & Sikhs as Neighbours (Part 2)

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Anti-Semitism, Blog, Inter-faith

Learning How to See with Brian McLaren: Christians & Jews as Neighbours (Part 1) Interview with Rabbi Hill Jacobs

Brian McLaren converses with Rabbi Jill Jacobs on “Christianity as a Neighbour” on season 3 episode 3, “Christianity as Neighbour (Part 1)”, of “Learning How to See with Brian McLaren”. The episode description includes the following: “Antisemitism, theology, empire – this week’s episode invites us to examine our histories and faith traditions with an honest lens. Explore a different perspective of Christianity with Rabbi Jill … Continue reading Learning How to See with Brian McLaren: Christians & Jews as Neighbours (Part 1) Interview with Rabbi Hill Jacobs

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Blog, Islamophobia

Who’s Afraid of Muslims?

MAY 20, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT Meet Rachel Pieh Jones How can we counter fear and stereotypes about Islam among Christians? Join us to celebrate the recent launch of two new books that build bridges between cultures and bring together two faiths all too often at odds. In Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination, Jordan Denari Duffner makes the case that … Continue reading Who’s Afraid of Muslims?

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Economic Justice, Social Justice Issues

Local, living economies for a Just Transition

In 2021 some of the most powerful voices in our economy — oil executives, corporate bankers, and politicians across the divide — are calling for decisive action against climate change. Is this the end of climate change denial?  As we navigate this changing landscape, the Climate Justice Alliance warns us to be wary of “false solutions” to the crisis. These are approaches that “extract and further concentrate … Continue reading Local, living economies for a Just Transition

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