October 2020 - Page 2

In this issue: A look at efforts to curb toxic masculinity before it takes root; Three people with firsthand law enforcement experience share their visions for rethinking a racist system; Sufjan Stevens, Gen Z’s unlikely prophet. Scroll down for more content from this edition. Want to read everything from our magazine? You can subscribe here.

Sanctuary rug

Mesmerizing rugs explore the meaning of sanctuary

by Albina Retyunskikh

The exhibit at Toronto's Aga Khan Museum examines the theme in an age of global displacement

tween boy sits outside

Can early intervention help raise better boys?

by Sarah Treleaven

Inside the effort to curb toxic masculinity before it takes root

Jocelyn Bell

Raising any child is a challenge. Am I doing enough?

by Jocelyn Bell

I hope my son will stand up for the rights of others

Nora Sanders on her faith, challenges and hopes for the United Church

by Mike Milne

The general secretary is retiring this fall after 13 years in the job

Statue of John A. Macdonald

It’s time for Canada’s statues to fall

by Mike Alexander

They reinforce the idea that national pride should come from systemic injustice, racism or violence

Brianne Selman

Brianne Selman on truly making libraries for everyone

by Isaac Würmann

The Winnipeg librarian prioritizes access to information over intellectual freedom

General Council 44 postponed to 2022

by Glynis Ratcliffe

Commissioners voted over the weekend to push the meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Lake

COVID-19 puts kids’ church camp fun on pause

by Emma Prestwich

While day camps are allowed to operate, some facilities have opted to shut down completely