Dec 15, 2022 New York Times – Phillip Atiba Goff The Root Cause of Violent Crime Is Not What We Think It Is This article is a must read for anyone who cares about the frustrating political context that condemns everyone to repeating what is … [Read more...]
Ripe Islamophobia…
December 12, 2022 by
Dec 12, 2022 Toronto Star – Shree Paradkar A four-year study has mapped out ‘The Canadian Islamophobia Industry’ - Report describes an ecosystem that comprises media outlets, Islamophobia influencers and more “Wilfrid Laurier professor Jasmin … [Read more...]
Layering…
November 30, 2022 by
Dec 1, 2022 Spring (BC) – Jeff Shantz Copaganda and layered policing: behind the Vancouver Police social safety net report The link offers an explanation of the current tensions and controversy around the police and the Downtown Eastside Residence … [Read more...]
Redemption…
October 31, 2022 by
Oct 31, 2022 Canadian Press - Joseph Brean Supreme Court declares parts of sex offender registry unconstitutional “A law cannot deprive the life, liberty, or security of the person of even one individual in a way that is inconsistent with the … [Read more...]
Copaganda…
October 11, 2022 by
Oct 11, 2022 Don’t be a copagandist - A Resource for Media on Covering “Crime” and Violence - Mia Henry, Lewis Raven Wallace, and Andrea J. Ritchie with research from No More Police: A Case for Abolition No one today denies the power of language … [Read more...]
On progress…
October 3, 2022 by
Oct 3, 2022 CBC News - Truth and Reconciliation Count Beyond 94 – Truth and Reconciliation in Canada The link is to a program tracking the responses to the 94 recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. “The site provides … [Read more...]
Slippage…
September 16, 2022 by
Sept 16, 2022 CBC News – Olivia Stefanovich Cindy Blackstock asks Human Rights Tribunal to reject $20B child welfare compensation deal - Blackstock says the fixed sum doesn't guarantee complainants a minimum amount In a surprising reaction to the … [Read more...]
To do’s…
August 6, 2022 by
Aug 5, 2022 Global News – Heidi Lee What comes after Pope Francis’ apology? Here’s what advocates say “Apologies to me are not about words. Most importantly, they’re about actions,” Blackstock, the executive director of the First Nations Child and … [Read more...]
New wine…
July 11, 2022 by
July 11, 2022 The Conversation (Queen’s) - Chief Mi’sel Joe, Dorothy Vaandering, Rosemary Ricciardelli, Sulaimon Giwa, Sylvia Moore Two-eared listening is essential for understanding restorative justice in Canada This is a timely reminder of the … [Read more...]