End Human Trafficking: Saint Josephine Bakhita
February 8, the Feast Day of Saint Josephine Bakhita, is observed in the Catholic Church around the world as International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking. Learn More
Reminder: AEHT webinar - Breaking the Link Between Human Trafficking and Forced Migration: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act. February 12, 11am-12pm (EST). Click here to register.
Haiti Collaboration: Engaging Young Students
Sister Limeteze Pierre-Gille spent time during the last week of January with students at Sister Cathy Bonfield’s class at St. Martha Catholic School in Sarasota, FL talking to them about the importance of water catchment systems for families in Haiti.
Georgetown dialogue: Faith and the Faithful in the 2024 Election
Look back at the role of religion in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, examine its place in ongoing campaigns, and discuss the impact it is likely to have in November. Tuesday, February 13, 7–8pm EST. In-person and virtual. Click here to register.
COP28: Transformational multilateralism?
Hear from a Canadian COP28 delegate. What’s next? How can religious congregations be a part of the push for integral ecology? February 21, 11am to 12:30pm EST. "Click here for more information.
Black History Month in Canada
Yes, February is also Black History Month in Canada. Here are a few resources to help you dive in:
- Ontario Black History Society
- BC Black History Awareness Society
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights – Black History and Human Rights
Enjoy the February Issue of Shalom News North America
Learn about World Pulses Day; How to not sacrifice human rights at the border; God's Creation Needs You and more. <>Click here
