Culture
Two Canadian films you won’t want to miss
These movies tackle the role of corporations and the Oka Crisis
Jan./Feb. 2021
In this issue: How the effort to rebuild a historic church opened old wounds among the Stoney Nakoda; The Book of Delights author Ross Gay on acts of genuine caring; One writer’s year in verse.
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Religion
How well is the new United Church working?
The denomination underwent major structural changes two years ago. Broadview checked in on the revamped church.
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Opinion
Christianity has no patience for my chronic ailments
Ableism is buried at the centre of our religion
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LGBTQ2S+
Catholic schools can be harmful for LGBTQ2 youth. Should we defund them?
Queer students and staff are still at greater risk of alienation and discrimination in Catholic classrooms
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Interview
Poet Ross Gay explores a joy informed by deep sorrow
He thinks that people sometimes misread his work as being "happy"
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History
Youth project at B.C. church captures intergenerational stories
Pitt Meadows United now has a detailed history of congregants' faith experiences
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Interview
Michael Blair on where the United Church should go from here
The new general secretary says it's time to look at congregational cultures
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Health
When kids are in crisis, how can we help them?
I struggled with untreated mental illness as a child. Early intervention could aid youth like me.
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Opinion
What I learned from writing a poem a day
This creative experiment taught me to find the sacred in the mundane
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Culture
Innovative album recreates Hagia Sophia’s heavenly acoustics
Singing is banned in the Istanbul cathedral, which was converted back into a mosque this July
