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KAIROS Times, October 2024
October 7 – lament, pray, act for peace in Palestine and Israel

In the lead up to October 7, KAIROS will share messages, calls to action and acts of love from our allies and partners in the Palestine and Israel in solidarity with the victims of the escalating armed conflict that began that day.
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Indigenous women leaders and human rights defender delegation from Ecuador say no to Free Trade Agreement

“This is why we say No!” is the call to action has mobilized four courageous Indigenous women leaders and human rights defenders from Ecuador to come to Canada, September 28 to October 6. They take this journey to share their concerns about the impacts of a Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ecuador on their livelihoods and rights.
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Orange stands for resilience. Honouring the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, by Connor Sarazin

In 1973, school authorities took six-year-old Phyllis Webstad’s orange shirt, which she wore proudly on her first day of “school,” and replaced it with an institutional uniform. This one act made a significant and lifelong impression on young Phyllis when she entered the St. Joseph Mission Residential School outside of Williams Lake, B.C. The loss of her orange shirt symbolizes the stripping away of culture, freedom, dignity and humanity of Indigenous children over many generations.

I wear orange on this day, not in sadness, but proud of the strength, resilience and determination of my ancestors.
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Now available! KAIROS’ 2022-2023 Annual Report – “not just an organization but a movement” 

KAIROS is pleased to release its 2022-2023 Annual Report, which showcases two years of notable milestones and actions that have meaningfully engaged hundreds of thousands of participants in Canada and globally, despite the challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Be part of KAIROS across the country

Join a regional gathering in person or online.

Meet others who share your passion for justice. Hear stories and wisdom, shared in many ways. Take action.

Oct 5: Sorrento, BC

Oct 19: Winnipeg, MB

Oct 26: Edmonton, AB

Nov 26: Online only, Eastern time
Details and registration!
KAIROS and member churches call on Canada to support the peace process in the Philippines

KAIROS and  the heads of The United Church of Canada, The Anglican Church of Canada, The Evangelical Church in Canada, Development and Peace, The Presbyterian Church in Canada and The Philippine Independent Church have sent a letter to Minister Joly urging The Government of Canada to take concrete steps towards supporting the peace negotiations between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). 

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This November, light Candles for COP

For the Love of Creation’s Candles for COP campaign will be held this year from November 15-17. Visit the FLC website for information on how to organize your own local event and see what other events are being planned on the interactive map.
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KAIROS mourns the passing of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick

KAIROS joins countless others in mourning the loss of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Cathy Merrick who died suddenly after collapsing outside Winnipeg court on September 6.

In 2022, Merrick was appointed as the first female Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and was re-elected this past July. Prior to that, she served as the Chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation.
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Global institute convenes leaders in Kenya to reimagine a just economy

KAIROS’ Beth Lorimer participated in the Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics, and Management for an Economy of Life (GEM) from August 19-31 in Limuru, Kenya. GEM School offered a unique space where participants were engaged with the intersections of theology and economics.
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Take Action

KAIROS actions to build a better world, such as e-petitions, letters to elected officials and advocacy events are housed on the KAIROS Advocacy page. 
Take action today!
 
KBE new model roll out enters Phase 2 in October

We are excited to share that we'll be entering Phase 2 of our KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) Program rollout in late October. This next phase marks a significant step in our ongoing efforts to enhance and expand this powerful educational tool.

In Phase 2, we'll be extending invitations to experienced facilitators who have been conducting KBEs for five or more years. We're particularly interested in teams that have one or two members requiring additional training. This approach enables us to leverage current expertise and partnerships while ensuring that every team member receives the necessary training.

Looking ahead, we're planning a full program launch in winter 2025. This timeline allows us to thoroughly implement and refine our new framework, ensuring that when we fully launch, the KBE will be partnership-driven and Indigenous-led. Our goal remains to offer an educational experience that is not only historically accurate and culturally sensitive but also deeply engaging and transformative for all participants.

We're grateful for your continued support and enthusiasm for the KAIROS Blanket Exercise. Together, we're working towards a future of greater understanding and reconciliation.

With humility and gratitude,

The KBE Team

Call for Submissions: Aim to Inspire
As a key part of KAIROS’ commitment to faithful action for ecological justice and human rights, we are seeking new Spirited Reflections to help inspire our constituents and others. Read more.

For more information, visit our websites: www.kairoscanada.org and www.kairosblanketexercise.org.
 
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