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Affirming Statement and Celebration

Formats: | Subjects: Homosexuality, Human Rights, Justice & Stewardship, Leadership, Spirituality | Audiences: All Ages, Church Boards, Congregation, Ecumenical groups, Education, Faith Development Groups, Presbyteries & Presbyterials, Social Justice Groups | Keywords: | Areas: Affirming

Where Our Treasure Is

Formats: Paper | Subjects: Environment, Human Rights, Justice & Stewardship, Mining, Social Justice, World Outreach | Audiences: Outreach Committees, Social Justice Groups | Keywords: divestment, gold, Goldcorp, Guatemala, investment, mining, pensions | Areas: Church in Action

Where Our Treasure Is Detailed overview of issues relating to gold mining in Guatemala and the United Church Pension investment. Prepared by the Mining the Connections Working Group of the Church in Action Committee of Maritime Conference.

Theological Reflection on Mining in the Philippines

Formats: PDF | Subjects: Asia, ECONOMIC ISSUES, Environment, Global Development, Human Rights, Mining, Philippines, Social Justice, Theology | Audiences: Adults, Bible Study Groups, Ecumenical groups, Education, Environmental groups, Interfaith Groups, Minister, Outreach Committees, Outreach Groups, Social Justice Groups, Ten Days Groups, World Outreach Committees | Keywords: justice, mining | Areas: Church in Action

Studying the Impact of Canadian Mining Interests in the Philippines. A Theological Reflection by Darlene Brewer.

Many Faces of Afghanistan: The Sweetest Embrace: Return to Afghanistan

AVEL Resource | Formats: DVD | Subjects: Afghanistan, Courage, Human Rights | Audiences: Adults, Faith Development Groups, Interfaith Groups, Men's Group, Social Justice Groups, Theology Students, Women's Groups, World Outreach Committees, Young Adults, Youth (16-21 yrs.) | Keywords: | Areas: AVEL

Many Faces of Afghanistan: The Sweetest Embrace: Return to Afghanistan (73 minutes, English sub-titles) The moving film follows Soorgul and Amir on a journey home to Afghanistan after 16 years in exile. Sent as school boys to neighbouring Tajikistan during the Soviet occupation of their country, they became stranded when Afghanistan fell into chaos and civil war. Together, the two young men journey through one of the world’s most harsh and beautiful landscapes. For one of them the journey ends in a joyful reunion. The other discovers a heartbreaking family secret hidden all these...

Many Faces of Afghanistan: A Dream for Kabul

AVEL Resource | Formats: DVD | Subjects: Afghanistan, Courage, ECONOMIC ISSUES, Hope, Human Rights, Justice & Stewardship, Leadership | Audiences: Adults, Faith Development Groups, Interfaith Groups, Men's Group, Outreach Committees, Social Justice Groups, Theology Students, Women's Groups, World Outreach Committees, Young Adults, Youth (16-21 yrs.) | Keywords: | Areas: AVEL

Many Faces of Afghanistan: A Dream for Kabul (81 minutes, French sub-titles) In 2001, Haruhiro Shiratori lost his only child in the attacks on the World Trade Center. Instead of isolating himself in grief, he decides to meet the Afghan people and help them prevent such attacks from happening again. A Japanese Don Quixote, he dreams of building a cultural centre for the children of Kabul. A Dream for Kabul charts Shiratori’s double effort – to advance a humanist project in the face of adversity while seeking reconciliation with his dead son.

Many Faces of Afghanistan: Afghan Chronicles; Good Morning Kandahar

AVEL Resource | Formats: DVD | Subjects: Afghanistan, Courage, Human Rights, Social Justice | Audiences: Adults, Faith Development Groups, Interfaith Groups, Outreach Committees, Outreach Groups, Social Justice Groups, Young Adults, Youth (16-21 yrs.) | Keywords: | Areas: AVEL

Many Faces of Afghanistan: Afghan Chronicles; Good Morning Kandahar Afghan Chronicles (52 min) In Kabul, the press group Killid Media is a real phenomenon, one in which women play a key role. This documentary follows the distribution of its magazines around the city, offering an inside view of the reconstruction of Afghanistan. This new publisher carries a message freed from the constraints of tradition. Yet despite the emergence of democracy, these achievements are still fragile. Good Morning Kandahar (50 min) Offering a fresh look at the Afghan war, Ariel Nasr sets out to take the pulse...

Earth Speaks…voices of ecological debt

AVEL Resource | Formats: DVD | Subjects: Central America, Environment, Global Development, Human Rights, Social Justice, South America, Stewardship | Audiences: Adults, Bible Study Groups, Environmental groups, Faith Development Groups, Interfaith Groups, Men's Group, Outreach Committees, Outreach Groups, Social Justice Groups, Stewardship Committees, Ten Days Groups, Women's Groups, World Outreach Committees, Young Adults, Youth (12-15 yrs), Youth (16-21 yrs.) | Keywords: | Areas: AVEL

Earth Speaks…voices of ecological debt DVD, 11 minutes In this short dvd program we see and hear a concise and informative introduction to the devastation caused by gold mining in Central and South America.

Sankofa: Histories and Heritages of Black Peoples in the United Church of Canada

AVEL Resource | Formats: DVD | Subjects: Canada, Cross-Cultural, Faith, Human Rights, Interfaith Dialogue, Ministry- Canada, Multiculturalism, Racism, United Church History/Structures | Audiences: Church Boards, Cross-Generational Groups, Ecumenical groups, Home & School Associations, Interfaith Groups, Outreach Committees, Social Justice Groups, Youth (12-15 yrs), Youth (16-21 yrs.) | Keywords: | Areas:

This DVD introduces diverse histories and heritages of Black peoples in the United Church; helps make connections between faith, identity, and culture; facilitates a deeper understanding of the United Church’s commitment to becoming an intercultural, anti-racist church; and inspires faith-filled work toward active change on a personal, congregational, and societal level. Seven segments, with study guide; supplementary resources available online. For ministry personnel, faith communities, study groups, colleges and training centres, and interested individuals. Excellent choice for a...

Working Like Crazy

Working Like Crazy is a fresh look at the struggles and victories of some former mental health patients who work in businesses owned and run by other psychiatric survivors. Labelled “”unemployable,”” they have given themselves a safe space among peers. A place where they can earn an income and rebuild their lives. Laurie spent years in psychiatric isolation and now runs a courier business; Diana has transformed rage and family violence into work for the Ontario Council of Alternative Businesses; since Graham has a job at Fresh Start Cleaning, his plan is...

Grounds for a Movement: a look at Fair Trade Coffee

Grounds for a Movement: A Look at Fair Trade Coffee(Digital, Colour, Documentary, 24 minutes, 2004)Nikkel, Kevin Fair trade is gaining recognition as a legitimate response to globalization. Fair trade coffee puts more money in the hands of farmers by eliminating the middle-men on the chain of coffee trading. But what really motivates the movement? Does it simply ease the conscience of the middle class? Are large roasters jumping on the bandwagon to capitalize on consumer demands? Will fair trade coffee move into the mainstream?

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Many Faces of Afghanistan: Afghan Chronicles; Good Morning Kandahar

Earth Speaks…voices of ecological debt

Sankofa: Histories and Heritages of Black Peoples in the United Church of Canada

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