Society
Dene photographer captures the spirit of the Northern Lights
Ryan Dickie's "Naa’kah" photo series depicts his own personal and cultural connection to the lights
December 2020
In this issue: True stories about the small Christmas miracles that connect us; Why I wrestle with giving to the Sally Ann; Providing palliative care to the homeless.
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Opinion
I boycotted the Sally Ann bell-ringers. Now I’m having second thoughts.
The Salvation Army adheres to a theology that considers gay sex sinful, but the organization also helped my family
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Culture
Hana Shafi’s affirmations celebrate life at its messiest
Her new book, "Small, Broke, and Kind of Dirty: Affirmations for the Real World" encourages people to embrace their flaws
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Culture
Rev. Alf Dumont on his dual Indigenous and settler identity
"It hasn’t been the easiest journey," says the United Church minister of Anishinaabe and European heritage
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Health
Mobile palliative care services bring comfort to Canada’s most vulnerable
Victoria’s Palliative Outreach Resource Team brings medical care directly to people who are homeless and living in poverty
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Culture
Poem by Afua Cooper: Things I Like Doing
The poem is excerpted from "Black Matters," and is Cooper’s lyrical take on the featured image
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Interview
Camilo Garay on finding mentors in unlikely places
The youth mentor says science can be a vehicle to support young people's development
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Church News
New development corporation to keep real estate in the United Church
The United Property Resource Corporation has committed to building 5,000 new affordable housing units across Canada
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Interview
Joshna Maharaj has revolutionized food in hospitals and schools. She’s not done yet.
The chef, activist and author fights for Canadians' right to healthy food in public institutions
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Society
He survived a date with Bruce McArthur. Now he’s wracked with guilt.
Sean Cribbin narrowly avoided dying at the hands of the Toronto serial killer three years ago, and is still struggling to find peace
