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April 1 2021  “Solidarity is not sharing the crumbs from our table, but making room for everyone at the table.”Pope Francis Some of the earliest accounts of the followers of Jesus tell of the way they lived after the Resurrection... (read more) January 27, 2021  This Newsletter serves to keep our Social Justice Reps and interested Vincentians up to date regarding advocacy issues. It suggests specific actions individual Vincentians can take to help our neighbours in need achieve a better life.
(read more)January 25, 2021  While February is Black history month and a great time to read about the rich black history here in Ontario and Canada, we should also recognize the many difficulties and challenges faced by the black community in striving to reach a level of equality with all Canadians.
(read more)January 16, 2021  In response to the current discussions at our National Council level regarding systemic racism in Canada, the ONRC formed a Systemic Racism Working Group (SRWG) to discuss this issue and how it affects racialized persons, especially those living in poverty.
(read more)         April 24, 2021  Join us on Saturday, April 24 from 10 – 11:30 am when we will hear from guest speaker, Leroy Hibbert, who will speak about diversity, inclusion and respecting human differences. During this conversation participants will gain insight into the complexities of race, racism, cultural misconceptions, microaggressions, and unconscious proclivities. ...(read more)  The Vincentimes February 2021 April 1, 2021 
Please share this monthly news with all Vincentians. Topics: Spiritual Matters; Webinars/Meetings; Social Justice National Council; Articles; (read more) March 21  "Prayer in action is love, and love in action is service" (Mother Teresa) This was the inspiration to this event and that we should serve and to give love unconditionally to everyone in need.... (read more) February 8  Celebrating the strength and resilience of the black community in Southwestern Ontario.This year's programs will take place online using Zoom...(read more) February 1  North of 60 will be happening this summer. Only Heaven knows if the problems we encountered last summer may prevail for the summer of 2021. HOWEVER, I bought the “Forever Optimist“ t-shirt and I have already begun reaching out to our Inuit leaders to share our plans...(read more) |
