Sacred space, sacred journey
Upon entering, I was asked to remove my shoes, as this was now considered sacred ground. I had gone to Carleton University’s Art Gallery to see a commemorative art installation…
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What’s in a word?
This week’s blog post was written by Sue Eagle, who is MCC Canada’s Indigenous Neighours Program Co-coordinator alongside Miriam Sainnawap When I attend Indigenous events or meetings, I listen for…
Acknowledging treaty and territory
This week’s guest writer is Steve Plenert, peace program coordinator for MCC Manitoba. “I just think it’s annoying.” That’s how my conversation with someone from church ended one Sunday after…
The closing of the TRC: in seven parts
This week’s guest writer is Eileen Klassen Hamm, program director for MCC Saskatchewan. The photos were taken by Alison Ralph of MCC Canada during KAIROS’ Time for Reconciliation gathering and…
New learnings in a familiar place
By Rebekah Sears In April I had the pleasure of visiting the Maritimes as part of my work with the MCC Ottawa Office. As a Maritimer myself, it was a…
Solidarity, resistance, recovery: Thoughts on a Mother’s Day walk
I chose to spend a portion of Mother’s Day this year participating in the Sisters in Spirit walk that honours and remembers missing and murdered Indigenous women. It was a…
The Metis, the Museum and the Mennonite
Today’s guest blog is written by Steve Plenert, peace program coordinator for MCC Manitoba. The new Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) opened to considerable fanfare a few weeks ago…
Lessons from Sandra
Every two weeks I visit Sandra at the provincial Women’s Correctional Centre west of Winnipeg. When I arrive, I lock my belongings and outer clothing in a locker, pass through…
Peace and Justice Notebook 