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Houselessness in Regina: An Update

 

Florence Stratton, a well-loved community activist outlines the causes of the current rise in people who are no longer housed. In this flourishing province, hundreds survive on the street and many people are on the edge of being without a place to live. WHY? How could governments reduce houselessness? What can communities do about housing insecurity? What can we do to alleviate the suffering of those living “on the street”?

October 10th  is World Homeless Day, a time to advocate for improved policies and funding that could help prevent and end ‘houselessness.

Democracy: Is Voting enough

We proudly claim Canada is a democracy with citizens as the foundation. It is citizens that have a vote and can demand their voice be heard. As Canadian citizens, do we practice all our democratic responsibilities? Do we insist democracy be  maintained by enforcing laws and demanding public policies be re-shaped so that all have equal opportunities?   International Democracy Day (September 15) reminds us that every citizen has an important role. Jane Knox reflects on our concept of Democracy and invites discussion.

Allyship Into the Future

Melody Wood is the Special Projects Team Lead at the Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan and the Board Chair for OUTSaskatoon.  Melody discusses allyship for upcoming dates and anniversaries and how we can all work together for a better future.

Steps on the Path to Truth and Reconciliation

On May 27, 2018, Rodger Linka spoke to the Regina Unitarians about his role in adjudication of claims of harm resulting from the Indian  Residential Schools era.  It was decided to defer publishing this podcast until now. Here are some of Mr. Linka's observations while participating in this process. He presently practices law under Rodger W. Linka Law Office.

Icelandic Immigrants Impact on Unitarianism

Speaker: Jamie Struthers

What influenced the evolution of Unitarianism on the prairies?  Hear about the history and influence on Unitarianism of Icelandic Immigrants on the prairies during 1940 – 1970.

Regina Pride

Speaker: Mirtha Rivera

What is Regina Pride? What has it meant for the gender and sexually diverse community? How has it made a  positive difference in southern Saskatchewan? Speaker Mirtha Rivera, co-chair, speaks about the history and impact  of Regina Pride on the community.

Promises and Trust

 

Speaker: Joanne Green

How does our Unitarian Fellowship covenant influence our relationships within our community? When we value respect, empathy, diversity and trust, we encourage an actively open and inclusive community. Today’s talk considers how feeling safe in a community allows us to be our real selves.

Meaning in This Moment

Speaker: Rev. Anne Barker

Rev. Anne Barker says: “Life is always changing, around us and within us. Familiar structures and supports seem to be shifting – whether by choice or necessity or forces beyond our control.

What does it mean to be a Unitarian at this moment? And what does our Unitarian faith offer, to help us in these transitional times?”

We include a few more elements than usual of our Sunday service.

Advancing Indigenous Water Security

Speaker: Dr. Margot Hurlbert

Dr. Margot Hurlbert, a settler woman living in Treaty 4, shares her learning as an ally with Indigenous people advancing water security.

Dr Hurlbert is the Canada Research Chair on Climate Change, Energy and Sustainability Policy,

Easter and the Unitarian Universalist perspective

Jamie Struthers shares his thoughts about Easter and Unitarians, followed by discussion.