Peace, Indigenous Neighbors
Manitoba
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… help people encounter the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada on an emotional and intellectual level. More than 30 … “I’m thankful to have been part of this,” said Froese. “I can’t imagine how painful it was [to have land and family … said Moar. “Telling our story. That’s hope.” Across Canada, MCC’s Indigenous Neighbours program seeks to bolster …
Landing page
… refugees who have no prospect of returning home can start a new life in Canada. Sponsors make a one-year commitment to provide a … sur la migration et les réfugiés … Refugee sponsorship in Canada … Migration programs in the U.S. … What causes people …
Climate Change
Canada, Manitoba
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… In much of Canada, hydroelectric power is touted as a clean, green … plague coal-fired or nuclear power plants. Nearly 60% of Canada’s power is generated by hydroelectric means, but in a … plants. Even technologies that appear green on the surface can have far-reaching impacts that disrupt the long-term …
Justice and Equity
Ontario
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… published in 1986 as Part 1: Reconciliation Begins in Canada in MCC Peace Section Newsletter, Volume 16, Number 1. … practices which were used on the land we now call Canada and around the world among Indigenous communities long … “therapeutic value.” One of his first responses was, “That can’t be done,” Yantzi recalls. Yet the face-to-face meeting …
Peace
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), Republic of Korea (South Korea)
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… used are sanctions that punish — and the systems in place can withstand them. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea … for policies that run counter to the professed ideals of Canada or the U.S. It simply allows a door to be opened for … brothers and sisters also." If Christians in the U.S., Canada, South Korea and other sanctioning nations desire to …
Disaster response
Ukraine, Uganda, Syria
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… there wrote to their sisters and brothers in the U.S. and Canada. “Dear Brethren, help us, we are perishing,” they … In Uganda, for instance, community members tell of how MCC canned meat arrived in a time when children and the elderly … MCC’s meat canning program began, more than 21 million cans of meat have been sent to dozens of countries around the …
Education
Resource
… to your congregation at no cost to your church. These can be tailored for weekend worship gatherings, retreats, … between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Blankets arranged on the floor represent land and … to the story and experience of Indigenous people in Canada and the challenges and opportunities this provides for …
Disaster response
Ukraine
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… MCC U.S. and Rick Cober Bauman, executive director of MCC Canada. … 70 … 22 … 32 … A prayer for Ukraine …
Food
Uganda
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… calf in 2018 and began producing milk that Mary’s children can drink and that Mary can use to make yogurt, cheese and butter. She kept the calf … third litter of 10, she took sewing lessons. … … Now she can sew clothing for her family, including a fourth child …
Education
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… and the resilience of Indigenous communities in Canada. This is an interactive activity with time for shared … on social media, gender stereotypes and active bystanders. Can be adapted for youth or adults. … Custom presentation …
British Columbia
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… among the thousands who were helped by MCC and came to Canada in the 1920’s. Little did they know that the … churches. And little did they know that when they came to Canada, they would be displacing indigenous people, that 100 … lives – locally and globally. “I had to learn over time, I can’t just point my finger at them. I need to respect them …