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During the season of Advent, the JPIC office and the province Haiti committee are grateful for successful collaborative efforts that have shone light on the people of Haiti who so often feel invisible.

During Native American Heritage Month, we invite you to read and reflect on our latest Just Act, "Human Trafficking and Historical Trauma in Indigenous Communities."

Please remember to use your Voter Voice to urge your Senators to bring the Dream Act of 2019 (S.874) to the floor for a vote! This bipartisan bill will ensure that the Dreamers in our communities will be safe, stable, and able to flourish.

On November 12th, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the legality of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Please urge our Senators to take up S. 874 and vote YES to protect our Dreamers!

Check out the Global Sisters Report series called GSR in the Classroom, which presents materials on various topics for learning and reflection.

It is Fair Trade Month! Are you purchasing candy for Halloween? Check out this “chocolate scorecard” to be an “ethical consumer”!

Fair Trade is more than just food products!  Fair Trade clothing is also available.  Owners of Fair Trade certified factories provide safer working conditions, pay sustainable wages, and contribute resources back to the community. Support Fair Trade with your purchases!

Today (Oct. 11) we celebrate the Day of the Girl-Child! SSNDs are committed to facilitating the wellbeing of girls through education – and have been since 1833! Click here to read our JPIC office’s latest Just Act, “‘Little Girl, Arise!’” to get a sense of the importance of gender equality to the four commitments of our province (immigration, human trafficking, water accessibility, and development in Haiti).

October is Fair Trade Month in the United States! Learn about the history of Fair Trade and what difference the practice has made in the past 20 years!

Canada’s federal election is scheduled for October 21, 2019. Please explore KAIROS’s Election Resources, “With your vote on October 21, you can help shape the future of our country.”