Kaniekeha:ke social worker Wanda Gabriel on trauma
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Kanieke’ha:ke social worker Wanda Gabriel on trauma
CFSC holds in the Light all affected with the news of 215 children found in unmarked graves at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.
Wanda Gabriel is a professor of social work at McGill University and a citizen of Kanehsatà:ke, Kanieke’ha:ke nation. Watch a new five minute video of Professor Gabriel discussing intergenerational trauma, its impacts for Indigenous peoples, the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and Bill C-15.
In addition to the video of Professor Gabriel, this page includes other important resources on trauma, truth and reconciliation.
CFSC talks peace and polarization on US radio
Northern Spirit Radio, based out of Wisconsin, hosted CFSC's Peace Program Coordinator Matthew Legge for an hour-long conversation about issues ranging from societal polarization to neuroplasticity.
How do we make peace spread like a virus instead of perpetuating fear, hate, and injustice? Have a listen to the conversation between host Mark Helpsmeet and Matthew Legge for some inspiration: https://northernspiritradio.org/spirit-action/spreading-peace-virus
Would you like to practice your peace skills in an interactive group setting? Join our free workshops!
Join our small dynamic team! CFSC seeks Finance Assistant
CFSC is hiring a part-time (17.5 hours/week) Finance Assistant based out of our national office in Toronto. If you are passionate about peace and social justice and have the gifts and skills required, we welcome your submission. Find out more information about the job and how to apply at https://quakerservice.ca/jobs. The deadline is 9 am Eastern on July 7th.
Calling on Canada to step up for children's rights
As we've written about previously, CFSC is deeply disturbed by the Israeli military's arrests and subsequent grave mistreatment of hundreds of Palestinian children each year. A new coalition called Canada, Stand Up For Children’s Rights is inviting you to r0 | Manage email preferences
