This week we’re sharing a new resource developed by OneSky Community Resources and the South Okanagan + Lived Experience group, in conjunction with the Downtown Churches for Social Justice. Details on different ways to support people living unhoused in our city are highlighted below: 7 Ways to Support People Living Unhoused in Our City: 1. BeContinue reading “7 Ways to Support People Living Unhoused in Our City”
Category Archives: Peace Justice and Environment
Displaced: Living in the Shadows: Screening and Discussion
“Displaced: Living in the Shadows” Screening and Discussion – Oct 26 – 6 pm (online) For Homelessness Action Week, members of the South Okanagan Lived Experience Council (SOLE) created a series of films to share their perspectives on living unhoused in our community. The Peace and Justice Committee is hosting a screening of the “Displaced: LivingContinue reading “Displaced: Living in the Shadows: Screening and Discussion”
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
This year marks the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, Turtle Island. It is an observance of Truth and Reconciliation and an opportunity to engage deeper with the process of reconciliation, recognizing that there is much work to be done. September 30 is also Orange Shirt Day, a day that was designated to commemorateContinue reading “National Day of Truth and Reconciliation”
Support for those impacted by the fire in Lytton, B.C.
Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc has generously opened their hearts and space to welcome all evacuees to their community at Moccasin Square Gardens on the reserve. They have said the best way we can help them is by providing gift cards. Kamloops United Church is collecting money for cards for gas, food and clothing. If you wouldContinue reading “Support for those impacted by the fire in Lytton, B.C.”
Community Refugee Sponsorship
Please consider helping a Penticton nurse raise funds to bring a refugee family to Canada. I am a Penticton nurse who has spent my career working with marginalized populations both in Canada and overseas. I met Luke and Nyalah at a refugee camp in South Sudan while working as a nurse with Doctors Without Borders.Continue reading “Community Refugee Sponsorship”
A Time for Mourning and Support
The horrific news that the remains of 215 children were found in a mass grave at the site of the Kamloops Residential School has created a sense of shock and deep grief for so many. We grieve with all who grieve in this time of sorrow. Hear are some prayers, resources and responses that mightContinue reading “A Time for Mourning and Support”
Take a Sacred Pause
For the Love of Creation, is a faith-based initiative for Climate action. They have created a resource for connecting with nature. Download the full document here.
Lent Book Study
21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Bob Joseph This year during Lent we are reading the book 21 Things You May Not Know about the Indian Act by Bob Joseph. This is a four-week, ecumenical book study with St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and Oasis United Church.Continue reading “Lent Book Study”
Upcoming Workshops
There are a number of workshops happening locally that might be of interest: Racist, Who Me? – The Kelowna Chapter of Amnesty International is putting on an online opportunity to explore the topic of racism in a safe and open environment, learn about what anti-racism activities are happening in BC. Nov 19. For more informationContinue reading “Upcoming Workshops”
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