Church News
This lay minister is helping the United Church create 100 new communities of faith
"We have something important and valuable to offer the world," says Cameron Fraser
January/February 2024
In this issue: Uyghur exiles hoping for a new life in Canada; How creating a better world for seniors helps us all; A two-spirit doctor advocating for improving Indigenous and trans healthcare
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Indigenous
Indigenous healing centre inside United Church could help people struggling with work and finances
The healing centre will offer employment, training, tutoring and care package services
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Culture
New documentary revisits Paul Simon’s legacy and inspiration for his latest album
"In Restless Dreams" highlights Simon creating songs from his dreams and his career with Art Garfunkel
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Health
These mothers and emergency doctors are struggling to take care of their patients – and themselves
During COVID-19, doctors were called superheroes. Today they are overworked and ignored
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Culture
Joy Kogawa calls new poetry book her ‘last hurrah’ at 88
The Japanese Canadian poet and novelist discusses her literary career, her father's abuse and her spiritual journey
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Editor's Letter
It’s time we start learning to enjoy the aging process
When I reach my golden years, my mom's advice will help me age as independently and gracefully as her
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Society
How failing has changed my life for the better
Society tells us not to dwell on our mistakes – but maybe we should
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Society
How to improve workplaces for neurodivergent employees
Only 33 percent of autistic adults are employed in Canada because there are so many barriers to success
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Indigenous
Dr. James Makokis brings traditional Cree approaches to transgender medicine
"It innately makes sense that we rebuild the Indigenous health system," he says
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Society
Why we must call out microaggressions
"I toured parts of Europe, where I experienced some racism. But nothing compares to what has happened to me in Canada," says this writer
