Oct. 30, 2013 IIRP Blogger Robert Koehler Hope flows from Hollow Water… Chicago Journalist Robert Koehler writes about the experiences of the Hollow Water First Nations Reserve in eastern Manitoba. Elder Burma Bushie and former crown Rupert … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2013
Offensive, again…
October 29, 2013 by
Oct. 29, 2013 Toronto Star – Editorial Whipping cash-starved native schools into shape won’t work - Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt unveils a punitive plan to whip aboriginal schools into shape The heavy-handed plan has sparked … [Read more...]
Statistical nonsense?
October 27, 2013 by
Oct. 27, 2013 CTV News A Visual Breakdown of Crimes Committed in Canada Here are a few stats on crime and on the crime severity index in Canada. So you thought the big cities lead the way? This sort of reporting will certainly make you … [Read more...]
Halifax citizens’ conversation about safe and healthy communities, Nov 2nd
October 24, 2013 by
Halifax Citizens' conversation Halifax details, visually friendly … [Read more...]
Spiritual Roots of RJ
October 23, 2013 by
Oct. 23, 2013 High Banks Entertainment, Ltd Spiritual Roots of Restorative Justice A 24 minute video that offers a multi-faith view of restorative justice and the tenets of faith that support the RJ approach. The video, published in October … [Read more...]
Victims and life without parole?
October 22, 2013 by
Oct. 22, 2013 Globe and Mail – Sean Fine Victims to get louder voice in legal system, Justice Minister says Here’s a preview of the crime legislations following the speech from the throne. Peter MacKay intends to change legislation around … [Read more...]
Tough or mean?
October 18, 2013 by
Oct.18, 2013 CBC Radio Are the Conservatives tough on crime, or "mean spirited" in their approach to corrections? Retired Director General for Corrections Mary Campbell’s assessment of the Harper tough-on-crime policies was reported following … [Read more...]
What comes after pain?
October 18, 2013 by
Oct. 18, 2013 Live @U of T What Comes After Pain? The F Word: The Forgiveness Project Exhibition is in Hart House’s main hall and seeks to explore ideas around how forgiveness, reconciliation and conflict resolution impact positively in … [Read more...]