tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.comments2023-10-26T03:01:46.128-07:00Sacred Social JusticePaula E. Kirmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05525909060268135159noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-89379315155875240352019-02-05T14:58:25.453-08:002019-02-05T14:58:25.453-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Jeroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407059276676088427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-72280592497225542722018-10-01T21:30:18.124-07:002018-10-01T21:30:18.124-07:00Good for you, Paula!Good for you, Paula!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17524091281687350244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-49688397550647527592017-09-19T11:09:08.460-07:002017-09-19T11:09:08.460-07:00Glad to hear of this gathering at Garneau. Thanks ...Glad to hear of this gathering at Garneau. Thanks for your work Paula. <br />On the United Church website, there is a document call "United Church Response to TRC Calls to Action, where the 13 Calls to Action calling upon churches/faith groups/parties to the Settlement Agreement are identified, and what action has been taken to date. <br /><br />http://www.united-church.ca/sites/default/files/ucc-response-trc-calls.pdf <br /><br />The ANW Conference "Living into Right Relations Committee" has also asked every congregation to name two witnesses to carry on the work of reconciliation, and send in these names to kjackson@anwconf.com. Then they are part of a network that gets updates as well. <br />posted by Rev. Cecile Fausak <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-31968326727068493932016-11-18T02:42:32.484-08:002016-11-18T02:42:32.484-08:00Thank you for sharing this information . Can you p...Thank you for sharing this information . Can you please share about when is <a href="http://www.nationalextras.com/national-daughters-day-september-25/" rel="nofollow">national daughters week </a>Fahionisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591622432001376246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-66693287002433009512014-10-05T00:52:06.143-07:002014-10-05T00:52:06.143-07:00admire your wishes to be free and right and that y...admire your wishes to be free and right and that you careBreezy Brian Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363542498767795285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-85654642076994563952014-10-04T12:17:45.962-07:002014-10-04T12:17:45.962-07:00This strikes a particular chord with me as I have ...This strikes a particular chord with me as I have had at times a deeply spiritual relationship with nature, whose beauty and majesty refreshes my soul when I immerse myself in it. I worked for a time in the mountains of the Yukon and was often struck by the sheer enormity of the landscape, the nobility of the wildlife and the greatness of creation. For me that land is sacred. At odds with this reverance was the nature of my job: I was prospecting for minerals, and if I was successful I knew the desecration of those mountains would follow as mining companies move in and exploit the resources I would help them discover. I took some solace in the protection of the most fragile and pure land, the St. Elias mountains and the North slope, where the Peel and Porcupine rivers flow. Twenty-five years ago most of the mountains were barely explored, litle had been staked and it seemed that some development would be a good thing, people have to eat after all and the mining companies were mostly small and locally owned, employing local people who had for the most part proven responsible. Things have changed since NAFTA. Now there are many large American corporations operating in the Yukon, most of which are run remotely by executives who have never been to the mine sites and who consider their obligation to their shareholders paramount and the environment expendable. Recently the Yukon government opened up the peel watershed to virtually limitless mining and fracking for natural gas. Things are sacred to each of us as individuals, but there is nothing universally sacred, and people with different values will gladly desecrate what we treasure and revere. That is truly a shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-7384905891152322102014-07-30T13:53:35.425-07:002014-07-30T13:53:35.425-07:00Well said. That is a description of what I think ...Well said. That is a description of what I think of Sacred Social Justice. If it isn't equal for all it isn't just. Thanks Paula/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532754805541906689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-80863773389063551552014-05-28T09:42:48.942-07:002014-05-28T09:42:48.942-07:00Paula, you always come at topics from an angle tha...Paula, you always come at topics from an angle that requires thought from your readers, I like that. There are many reasons for homelessness, and many are not there by choice, some have mental instability, some bad luck, some due addictions. Bandaid solutions don't work. I've heard of a fella that builds tiny homes on wheels for homeless people that they can pull with them, the homes are big enough to sleep in and carry a few items. What a great idea. <br /><br />You mention excrement, sadly its not just the homeless that do such in the streets, I have seen young men hop out of expensive trucks to water the boulevards. So maybe that one problem is lack of public toilets in this city.<br /><br />What about affordable housing, its few and far between here. Why are the big box sprawl malls allowed to wastefully consume land. They could and should be required to have affordable housing above them. No this city is all about festivals; not about taking care of its citizens. tess stiebenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14990043775194246617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-19998382269100639672014-05-26T09:32:12.488-07:002014-05-26T09:32:12.488-07:00The whole idea behind public discourse is disagree...The whole idea behind public discourse is disagreeing with people and having the freedom to express our disagreement. Even if you knew me personally you would not be able to judge whether or not I led a sheltered life. You do not know my experience. You know my opinions and that is what is up for debate. Personal attacks on what you think might be my life are unacceptable. Please maintain civility and avoid personal attacks in the future so that your opinions might carry more weight. Thanks for commenting.Paula E. Kirmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05525909060268135159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-6682377883747240642014-05-25T23:12:15.737-07:002014-05-25T23:12:15.737-07:00Ever think that maybe some people are on the stree...Ever think that maybe some people are on the street because they put themselves there. I grew up with an addict and if it hadn't been for some people enabling him, he would have been on the street. Being in rehab five separate times didn't seem to help either. It's not there weren't people there to help.It was a choice this person made that would have led him to homelessness without the enablers. I know you say that you're a left leaning activist and that's why you see homelessness the way you do. You're only partially right about why people are on the street. You talk like someone who has had a sheltered life....which is probably why you can sit there and pontificate about every social issue without having a clue about the complexities and realities of them. Part of being a good activist is to stick to the things you know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483098550579286586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-76176891643477796222013-07-31T19:55:02.413-07:002013-07-31T19:55:02.413-07:00This is cool!This is cool!Tonjahttp://www.makemoneyonlinepro.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-76679279041556450002013-07-31T13:19:30.485-07:002013-07-31T13:19:30.485-07:00Shalyn Naidu
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people need to know the affe...Shalyn Naidu<br />Grade 10<br />people need to know the affects of disability in the community.<br />I fully support your opinions and views.<br /><br />At least someone cares about our countryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-25567426970810223662013-06-02T20:09:40.347-07:002013-06-02T20:09:40.347-07:00Sad INDEED ! Back in 2008 our little Edmonton 9/11...Sad INDEED ! Back in 2008 our little Edmonton 9/11 Truth group that could, would and did (Very Political) joined the Walk For Values at sharing the same park that sits on Treaty 6 land. We did not march together cause our purpose was to share leaflets with Saturday Farmer Market shoppers. Friendly interactions were shared with the good folks Walk for Values. Idle No More, Occupy and Anonymous also Good Folks!Doug Brinkmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06830334351531632128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-58284792165422079432013-06-02T19:37:35.886-07:002013-06-02T19:37:35.886-07:00Paula you are definitely a lady of many talents. ...Paula you are definitely a lady of many talents. Wonderfully written and love your perspective. Thank you for always being there recording and photographing the grassroots people trying to promote positive change. You are a great asset to many organizations. Blessings to you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070362516623210061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-79788641786006916382013-01-24T23:10:17.352-08:002013-01-24T23:10:17.352-08:00As a society we are not very humanitarian are we.
...As a society we are not very humanitarian are we.<br />Thanks for posting about very important topics though it seems the ignorant would rather just keep their heads in the sand oblivious to truth and keep perpetuating the "indian myth"tess stiebenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14990043775194246617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-76728415481053389482012-11-26T20:43:14.079-08:002012-11-26T20:43:14.079-08:00Well put Paula. I handle that about the same way,...Well put Paula. I handle that about the same way, though I like them to be completely red in the face when I am done.JWinslowYEGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-16492818645388153922012-11-26T17:23:27.552-08:002012-11-26T17:23:27.552-08:00Please read Paula Kirman's latest blog!;ePlease read Paula Kirman's latest blog!;eAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538345695259964404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-50128952787043999262012-11-26T17:19:36.837-08:002012-11-26T17:19:36.837-08:00
Well said Paula!
<br />Well said Paula!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538345695259964404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-12362554161090233442012-11-26T17:06:34.830-08:002012-11-26T17:06:34.830-08:00Crazy extremists. At least you know you're eff...Crazy extremists. At least you know you're effective, since they took the time to add you to a list they never seem to update (in their Finkelstein entry, he hadn't even received tenure yet - that was revoked, what, five years ago?). <br /><br />There are always some screwballs waiting to pounce the moment you stick your neck out for anything. I've been called a CIA agent and a Satanist. I had one guy tell me that if his people didn't get to me first, Jesus will kill me at Armageddon. S.M. Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13512630781945959680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-59888428100865790562012-11-26T09:55:49.287-08:002012-11-26T09:55:49.287-08:00Congrats Paula! Quite and honour!Congrats Paula! Quite and honour!Bruce Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342268380301196322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-62626160271019403622012-11-26T08:58:49.860-08:002012-11-26T08:58:49.860-08:00The list of uncomplimentary words going through my...The list of uncomplimentary words going through my head to describe these Masada people is spo long it's hard to pick one. All I know is that you are a realist a wonderful & dedicated activist & musician who's opinion I respect very much. You totally rock Paula!Ken "Doc Reefer" Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07305532975033847126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-54143476981619951062012-11-09T18:49:35.963-08:002012-11-09T18:49:35.963-08:00Thanks for posting and congratulations. Thanks for posting and congratulations. tess stiebenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14990043775194246617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-41283814606690348772012-10-29T16:36:21.618-07:002012-10-29T16:36:21.618-07:00For someone who claims to have been bullied in hig...For someone who claims to have been bullied in high school, you're the one who sounds like a bully in this blog. Just saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-2730672793440924542012-10-17T15:28:39.792-07:002012-10-17T15:28:39.792-07:00"Get over it"? Seriously? Being bullied ..."Get over it"? Seriously? Being bullied leaves lifelong scars, as does any form of harassment or abuse. If you were subjected to that kind of treatment at the hands of, say, your parents it would be called child abuse and you wouldn't get the same dismissive response. Grrrrr.orrganichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823689781146930582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37048794.post-37728422410868976822012-10-12T23:53:58.028-07:002012-10-12T23:53:58.028-07:00Hi there!
Found your post through the "comm...Hi there! <br /><br />Found your post through the "community" tag on Tumblr and just wanted to let you know that you are absolutely right! Wanted to pass along some cool resources, just in case you're interested:<br />University of Buffalo Self-Care Starter Kit<br />http://www.socialwork.buffalo.edu/students/self-care/<br />Trauma Stewardship by Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky<br />http://traumastewardship.com/the-book/inside-the-book/<br /><br />Take "care!"April Yeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989542252057943757noreply@blogger.com