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Algonquin College Embraces Indigenous Teachings

By Connor Sarazin March 12, 2021Articles

Jamie BramburgerPublishing date:Mar 12, 2021 The Pembroke Observer Five years ago, Algonquin College made history when it appointed an executive director of Truth, Reconciliation and Indigenization. The position that Ron…

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Experiential KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) goes virtual

By Connor Sarazin February 10, 2021Articles

KAIROS launches “impactful” online KBE (Ottawa, ON) – KAIROS Canada launches its virtual KAIROS Blanket Exercise (vKBE) after six months of development, offering participants an alternative to the in-person KBE during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Hosted on the Zoom platform, the vKBE has incorporated new interactive and…

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Women Resisting Extractivism Film Club

By Connor Sarazin January 26, 2021Articles, Upcoming Events

Join KAIROS’ MERE Hub from February to June 2021 for a monthly virtual film club on the gendered impacts of resource extraction. Participants will meet virtually for screenings and discussions…

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Indigenous Elders lead online interactive sessions to foster Reconciliation

By Connor Sarazin January 18, 2021Articles, Upcoming Events

by ahnationtalk on January 12, 2021 NationTalk KAIROS launches winter series of KBE Teaching & Sharing Circles, January 19 (Ottawa, Ontario) – Fostering positive relationships between Indigenous & non-Indigenous peoples through truth, sharing and open dialogue is the aim of…

Geraldine Robertson - Aamjiwnaang First Nation Elder

Remembering the life and legacy of Elder Geraldine Robertson

By Connor Sarazin January 14, 2021Articles

By Colin Graf Posted on January 11, 2021 In Anishinabek News AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION— Elder Geraldine Robertson, tireless advocate for survivors of the Canadian residential school system and recipient of the Order of…

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Indigenous Elders lead online interactive sessions to foster Reconciliation

By Connor Sarazin January 12, 2021Articles, Upcoming Events

KAIROS launches winter series of KBE Teaching & Sharing Circles, January 19 (Ottawa, Ontario) – Fostering positive relationships between Indigenous & non-Indigenous peoples through truth, sharing and open dialogue is the…

Spirit Bear’s film will be this Sunday at 3 PM Pacific / 6 PM Eastern Time

By Connor Sarazin September 24, 2020UncategorizedNo Comments

We are pleased to share that Spirit Bear's film will be shared this Sunday at 3 PM Pacific Time/ 6 PM Eastern Time, a virtual and free on line screening…

“Registration is Open” KAIROS Blanket Exercise Teaching & Sharing Circles

By Connor Sarazin September 22, 2020UncategorizedNo Comments

‘Building Positive Relationships between Indigenous & non-Indigenous Peoples’ Led by Indigenous Knowledge Keepers with extensive experience facilitating the KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE), these interactive Zoom-based sessions aim to build positive…

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MCC Connects with Supporters

By Connor Sarazin September 18, 2020UncategorizedNo Comments

September 9, 2020 | News | Volume 24 Issue 19Janet Bauman | Eastern Canada Correspondent “One bar of soap isn’t just a drop in the ocean of need. The ripples keep moving out in…

Indigenous curriculum key to Reconciliation in Canada

By Connor Sarazin September 11, 2020UncategorizedNo Comments

In 2018, KAIROS was encouraged by progress made by provincial and territorial governments in implementing the Truth and Reconciliation of Canada’s Call to Action 62.i (Education for Reconciliation). That year,…