One Day’s Pay

One Day's Pay is a grassroots campaign encouraging settlers and non-Indigenous Canadians to donate a day’s pay (or what they can afford) to Indigenous-led projects, movements, organizations, and nations. Launched on September 30, 2021, Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the initiative seeks to address the legacy of residential schools by prompting meaningful action beyond reflection. Over three years, the campaign has raised nearly $750,000.

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21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act

This virtual pilgrimage, led by Rev. John Borthwick from St. Andrew's in Guelph, offers a reflective journey through the book 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Bob Joseph. The series aims to deepen understanding of the historical and ongoing impacts of the Indian Act on Indigenous peoples in Canada.

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Season of Creation

Season of Creation fosters ecumenical unity among Christians by inviting 2.2 billion believers worldwide to collectively reflect on their relationship with the Creator and the natural world. Held from September 1st to October 4th, this period serves as a time for spiritual renewal and encourages participants to engage in environmental action, reinforcing the importance of stewardship for our planet.

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Me and White Supremacy

"Me and White Supremacy" by Layla F. Saad is a powerful book that began as a month-long Instagram challenge in 2018 and quickly evolved into a global movement. The book, a New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestseller, is designed as a 28-day challenge that guides readers through self-reflection on their white privilege and the ways they may unknowingly perpetuate white supremacy.

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Kairos

KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives, is an organization that unites Canadian churches and religious organizations in an ecumenical response to the biblical call for justice, kindness, and humility, as outlined in Micah 6:8. Through a deep-rooted Christian identity, KAIROS works with partners worldwide, including Indigenous, migrant, and diaspora communities, to advocate for social and ecological justice.

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Revolutionary Impact with Brian McLaren

Our churches could play a revolutionary role in addressing our world’s most pressing problems. We can lead the way in caring for the planet. We can address the needs of the poor. We can become agents of peace. And we can stand for the dignity of all people, beginning with the most vulnerable. In this eight-week intensive, we will help your congregation develop a vision and a plan for organizing your congregation to be a community of spiritual activists (aka disciples), engaging in good work for the common good, inspired by faith, hope, and love.

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Anti-Racism Course with Salem Debs

The Anti-Racism Course with Selam Debs is a comprehensive 12-week program designed for individuals and businesses to dismantle unconscious bias, address systemic racism, and center the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and racialized (BIR) communities. With a focus on both self-awareness and activism, the course provides essential tools for developing an anti-racist lens, promoting equity, and engaging in social justice efforts.

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40-Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism

The "40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism: Faith-Based Ideas" is a resource from The United Church of Canada designed to guide children through faith-based learning about anti-racism. This resource offers various activities that blend Biblical teachings with practical exercises to foster understanding, empathy, and social justice awareness among young learners. Through interactive and reflective activities, children explore topics like diversity, privilege, and systemic racism, all within a supportive faith context.

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For The Love of Creation

For the Love of Creation is a Canadian national initiative that unites faith communities and organizations to promote climate justice through education, reflection, action, and advocacy. This collaborative effort emphasizes Indigenous self-determination and youth empowerment, aiming to mobilize faith-based responses to the climate crisis.

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