Canada must address hate, but not with anti-terrorism laws
The following open letter was sent to the leaders of Canada’s political parties As organizations and individuals with expertise in anti-racism, law, and/or human rights, we write to express our deep concern about the use of anti-terrorism powers to address the threat of White supremacism. The growth, proliferation, and emboldening of White supremacist and far-right … read more
Faith voices support Bill C-15
This article was published in The Hill Times, February 15, 2021 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission, in Call to Action No. 48, specifically called upon all faith communities “to formally adopt and comply with the principles, norms, and standards of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a framework for reconciliation.” … read more
This is what we fought for: open letter supports Bill C-15
Below is an open letter from Indigenous activists, scholars and leaders who have been deeply engaged in the long struggle to advance the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. As many of these individuals are our long-time partners we are sharing their words to help amplify their message. For more than two decades, … read more
Get to Know Thee, Friend: A 12 part series for our 90th anniversary
Brew some tea and join Canadian Friends Service Committee on the last Thursday of every month this year for an online evening of discussion, sharing, and Friendship. Our series Get to Know Thee, Friend is a chance to meet Friends from across Canada and learn about their experience with Friends and with service work. Register … read more
CFSC’s office in Friends House Toronto. We are located on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Petun, and most recently the Mississaugas of the Credit River. This land has been the site of
human activity for 15,000 years and is the subject of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum, a
sacred treaty between the Haudenosaunee and the Anishinaabek.
