Exciting New Book Launch from Black Women in Hamilton

The 8th Principle team suggests that you could… Catch the Shelly Niro exhibit (AGH) in the afternoon, Shelly Niro Exhibit Grab supper downtown and Return to the AGH for this book launch! Standing Tall: Black Women’s Stories of Triumph in Hamilton Friday April 5, 2024, 7-9pm Art Gallery of Hamilton 123 King Street West Hamilton, ON … Read more

April 1st Deadline for Recipes!

Thank you to those who have forwarded their excellent plant-based recipes for the cook booklet. We could use a few more, especially for appetizers and desserts. April 1st is the deadline to submit your recipes. We plan to have the booklets ready for the April 14th Earth Day church service. Send recipes to climate@uuhamilton.ca Eating … Read more

Excellent Podcast

  Astra Taylor delivers an excellent Massey Lecture on climate change and resulting climate injustice with a look at a path forward.  CBC Massey Lectures #4: Beyond Human Security https://podcastaddict.com/ideas/episode/167137935 

A New Law in Support of Environmental Justice in Canada

Environmental racism occurs when environmental policies or practices intentionally or unintentionally result in disproportionate negative impacts on Indigenous and racialized individuals, groups or communities. Too often, Canadian environmental law and policy fail to prevent this from occurring. It’s a gap that must be addressed with clear legal protections and government commitment. The US has had … Read more

Even with Stable Housing, the Transition from Homelessness can be Difficult

Indwell’s latest newsletter has an interesting article on the challenges people who’ve experienced homelessness face when adapting to being housed. https://indwell.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Indwell-Winter-Newsletter-2024-WEB.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Winter%20Newsletter%202023&utm_content=Winter%20Newsletter%202023+CID_fff13dadc9d7ce0c2c46c33259cf997e&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=here