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Rewriting Canadian History

Presenter: Richard Jack

Richard Jack attempts to examine our eurocentric view to the indigenous reality that occurred. A brief look at the many resources that are becoming available to correct the often-false mythologies that have been perpetuated. Many of the issues raised will require a lifetime study by all who are seeking justice and reconciliation.

Water Song: unlearning colonial geographic boundaries towards alignment with watersheds and reconciliation

Guest Speaker and Facilitator: Dodie Ferguson

We join in a sharing circle and talk about how to apply Reconciliation Calls to Action into Reconcili-Action.  We will focus on the importance of water in indigenous culture, the ties to land stewardship (spiritually, past/present/future) & why this should matter to tdhe citizens of Southern Saskatchewan in particular.  For more information see https://www.kairoscanada.org/water-song-unlearning-colonial-geographic-boundaries-towards-alignment-watersheds-reconciliation.

A Therapeutic Approach to Criminal Justice

Presenter: James A.T. Struthers Q.C.

James Struthers is the legal director of Legal Aid Saskatchewan in Regina. He provides an overview of several innovative alternative court initiatives in operation in Saskatchewan which attempt to meet the needs of offenders and victims in non-conventional ways.

 

Compassion: Love in Action

Presenter: Terry Fehr

This presentation, the second in a series, invites the listener to explore personal and political notions of compassion and the individual and collective benefits of compassionate living.

 

International Women’s Day Service: RISK

Guest Minister: Rev. Fulgence Ndagijimana

Rev Fulgence Ndagijimana reflects on the risks women have taken to make a difference in someone’s life, especially someone more vulnerable, marginalized, misunderstood, or ignored. Or maybe the “risk” was to speak up for themselves; to organize with neighbours, or to talk with others to build support for a motion that would improve the culture of their group.

Intergenerational Caring: Reflection and Discussion

facilitated by Carol Porter

In our last two services we looked at two aspects of growing older. Today, we will reflect on

how the generations connected to create the Grannies for Grannies and what we could learn

from their successes. How do we enhance our care for each other and our elders, children

and friends? What systems do we have in place to protect the vulnerable in our society?

Elder Abuse: What Is It and Who Can Help?

Presented by Gerri Wood and Marj Thiessen

Violence towards older adults is a serious social issue. It is estimated that between 4 and 10 % of seniors in Canada experience some kind of abuse and that abuse often remains hidden or goes undetected. One in five Canadians believe they know of a senior who might be experiencing some form of abuse. Seniors from all walks of life are vulnerable to abuse and it is happening in communities across Canada. This presentation outlines some basic information about elder abuse using role play and discussion.

Love – A Four Letter Word

Presenter: Terry Fehr

This is the first in a four-part series that explores the manifestation of spirit in real life. In it we are invited to ask ourselves what love is, what hinders our loving and how we might shift our perspective to bring more love into the world.

 

Ethical Investing and Divesting: Do They Work?

 Presenter: Joanne Green

The concept of ethical investing has been around for a few decades. If you have some money to invest, does it really work to buy ethical funds? In the last decade a movement to encourage/push institutions to divest themselves of investments in oil or weapons. Can the actions of many push institutions or mutual fund managers to make different decisions?

Serving with Spirit

Guest Speaker: Joan Carolyn, Congregational Development Lead for the Canadian Unitarian Council

Do you wish that you experienced your participation in your congregation as an expression of ministry, not primarily an obligation to do your part? In the words of Howard Thurman, “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”