Year: 2015

566. Resources for Those Helping Syrian & Other Refugees – December, 2015.

The Information Fair for Sponsors of Syrian Refugees brought out several hundred people to Toronto City Hall earlier this week. Many were eager to

565. Pride and Bargains at Native Christmas Craft Show – 2015

I’ve been going to the Native Canadian Christmas Craft Show for at least five years. Last Saturday, I noticed a welcome development from just

Will Syrian refugees be coming to your neighbourhood?  If so, how can you help? To find out, try asking your Toronto city councillor.  For

An information fair for sponsors of refugees will be organized by the City of Toronto’s Newcomer Office and Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants

562. Hosting a Family of Newcomers Like Syrian Refugees at Christmas – 2015

“I’d like to host a family of newcomers at Christmas,” wrote reader Tracey recently, “but can’t seem to find an organization that handles this.

561. Chanukah (Hanukkah) December 6-14, 2015

This Jewish festival commemorates the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the second century B.C. Also known as the Festival of Lights,

560. The Relevance of Islamic Identity in Canada – December 6, 2015

Book Launch: The Relevance of Islamic Identity in Canada. This collection of essays with contributions by Canadian scholars, novelists, journalists, artists, and activists, explores

We just received the poster for this Saturday’s event. It’s a new one for me.  I hope you see the information in time to

Thanks to Jenny Cafiso of Canadian Jesuits International and to others for telling us about this event.  The humanitarian response to the Syrian Crisis:

I neglected to tell you about the Lao festival earlier this month but there’s another one coming up soon. The Tuckbath of Boon Phra