When you tell someone you are going to Alaska, the usual response is either, “Oh man, that’s amazing. I went there on a cruise once,” or, “Why? It’s so cold.” Once I correct them and explain that I am...
Before participating in Hearts Exchanged, I had done mostly "head learning" about reconciliation—building a personal library, studying relevant government and First Nations reports, as well as the...
But the Lord Almighty will be exalted by his justice, and the holy God will be proved holy by his righteous acts. - Isaiah 5:16 Escalating Conflict and Military Tensions in the Middle East In recent...
In 1995 Cree politician, Elijah Harper, called for a sacred assembly. He saw the rising tensions and violence between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples across Canada and realized that the solution...
In January, I had the honour of joining a gathering in Winnipeg to commemorate the Sacred Assembly, first called by Elijah Harper in 1995. That original gathering drew Indigenous leaders, churches...
For Sandra Pronteau, the story of Grassy Narrows is not distant or abstract. It is deeply personal. Sandra is Cree–Métis, originally from northern Manitoba, and a survivor of the Sixties Scoop. She...
While living in Alberta and working at the University of Alberta in Edmonton I came across the origin of universal health care in Canada. It was an Indigenous idea. Indigenous people in Canada have...
A look back at our top Do Justice articles of 2025 (ranked by pageviews) gives us a meaningful glimpse into the conversations that shaped our year. As you revisit these standout pieces, our hope is...
When I began the journey of reclaiming my Indigenous heritage, many of the Elders who mentored me, told me to start learning beadwork as a place of entry. The craft quickly took on a life beyond mere...
Looking for some justice-themed books that would make great Christmas gifts for the bibliophiles in your life? Here are some recommendations from our CRC and World Renew staff. Have A Beautiful...
THEY KNEW!!!! I recently joined a Zoom call with Daniel, a member of the Grassy Narrows Solidarity Group. What he shared was heartbreaking, but not new. It was a reminder of a truth many Canadians...
Like many Canadians, I have grown increasingly concerned about the level of poverty in our country—and I imagine that Americans are feeling the same. Poverty is all around us; it is enough to step...
