Barefoot man given fellow rider’s shoes
A bus driver has had his faith in people restored after witnessing a rider wearing plastic bags instead of shoes given a surprising gift this holiday weekend — a stranger’s own shoes and socks.
Tag Archives: Faith
Fraser Health to ‘respect’ religious views on vaccines
A measles outbreak has reached roughly 320 diagnosed cases this week, Fraser Health reported Monday, making it the worst of its kind in B.C. history.
Saanich people launch campaign to restore traditional landmark names
The name of Vancouver Island’s Saanich nation – WSÁNEC, as they spell it – means “emerging people.” And today, a remarkable re-emergence of traditional names is occurring in the peninsula they call home.
A People’s Geography of BC
Renaming of Saanich mountain latest in campaign to reclaim indigenous landmarks.
Idle No More Conducts Pow Wow Grand Entry in Continent’s Largest Mall
Mobilized by online social media, a good 3,000 people showed up for an Idle No More flash mob at the West Edmonton Mall, staging a full-scale Grand Entry, the ceremonial procession that opens pow wow gatherings.
Happy New Year: Stories of 2012
Here’s a look back over some of my key stories of the last year.
Gwaii Haanas legacy pole honours preservation, protest to save Haida Gwaii rainforest
The first monumental pole in 130 years is being raised in 2013 – and renowned carver Jaalen Edenshaw is hard at work creating a celebration of cooperation and protection.
Spiritual Leaders Vow to Defend Mother Earth from Oil Sands and Pipelines With Spiritual Declaration
Indigenous spiritual leaders from across the continent have launched a declaration to protect Mother Earth from the impacts of development in Canada’s oil sands mega-project.
Schüssler Fiorenza’s ‘kyriarchy’ pits courage and creativity against Empire
By coining a word encompassing all oppressions and injustices 20 years ago, one Catholic woman offered anarchists, feminists and theologians alike tools for change.
Russell Means Begins His Final Journey as Family and Supporters Gather for First of Four Memorials
Russell Means is making his final journey on the Oglala Lakota territory beginning today. He was led by a riderless horse and the traditional Bigfoot Riders to his memorial service.
