Annual report and exciting updates

Details: Published on Tuesday, 01 December 2020 05:16; Written by editor

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Our Annual Accountability Report is here

The days have gotten shorter and there’s snow on the ground in many parts of Canada, so you know what that means: it’s time to reflect back on the past year at CFSC. Our Annual Accountability Report hits the highlights of what was a year full of unexpected challenges as well as many successes in our work for justice and peace.

Please read the report and make a donation to support justice and peace. You can also see our 2019-2020 audited financial statement here (PDF).

Debunking myths and calling on faith bodies to support implementation

A newly updated resource is here to explain why so much of what is circulating in the media and on social media about the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is, to put it politely… wrong. All sorts of misinformation is out there, but the handout (PDF) is here to help.

CFSC has also joined with a number of faith houses and faith-based organizations across Canada to support legislation that would provide a framework to implement the UN Declaration in Canada. The legislation is set to be tabled by the federal government by the end of 2020.

Faith houses and groups across Canada have been influential in calling for this and we need to ensure that it passes. What can you do to help? Have your Monthly Meeting, congregation, or faith group add its name to the list of supporters at: https://www.faithinthedeclaration.ca/show-your-support

New from our Psychology Today blog: These four steps will help when you’re stuck

Looking for some inspiration for your social change work? Check out our most recent blog post for Psychology Today. Experts suggest that these four steps will make change more likely: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/are-we-done-fighting/202011/these-4-steps-will-help-when-you-re-stuck

Find out more about our work helping peace skills to spread and register for free workshops: https://quakerservice.ca/register

New book on Vietnam war resisters coming to Canada

Yes! To Canada, When Grampa Refused to Fight in The Vietnam War is a new book by Friend Roger Davies featuring stories of people who chose to refuse conscription in the US by moving to Canada. Many did this for reasons of conscience and were supported upon arrival by, among others, Canadian Friends.

The book features beautiful watercolour illustrations as well as reflections from different voices, including Friends Dick Cotterill and Tony McQuail. It is appropriate for those 10 and older. To find out more and order visit r0 | Manage email preferences