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Tanya Talaga talks racism, resilience and reconciliation

The journalist recently wrote 'Seven Fallen Feathers,' a book about seven teens who died after moving from their home communities to Thunder

“When systemic racism and discrimination are enshrined, then an entire population of people is dehumanized,” says University of British Columbia associate professor Ayesha S. Chaudhry. Photo by Talia Kleinplatz, printed with permission from Ayesha S. Chaudhry

These Canadian Muslims are tackling Islamophobia with kindness

by Sarah Treleaven

From free coffee to stand-up comedy, Muslims are finding creative ways to deal with stereotypes

In the statement of claim for a class-action lawsuit against the Jehovah’s Witnesses filed in Quebec, Lisa Blais says she was sexually abused from age 10 months into early childhood, and again at age 16. Blais told an elder of her congregation, according to the claim. However, she says no one reported her abuse to the authorities. Photo by Christinne Muschi

Jehovah’s Witnesses cover-up

by Kristy Woudstra

Canadian survivors of childhood sexual abuse are coming forward to reveal how their church failed them — and protected their predators

Photos of children with Down syndrome and their families are pure joy

by Kristy Woudstra

Photographer Hilary Gauld-Camilleri recently talked to The Observer about “Better With You,” her latest photo project for Ontario’s Waterloo Regional Down Syndrome. It honours children

Author Ursula K. Le Guin in 2014. Photo by Jack Liu

Powerful Ursula K. Le Guin speech remains relevant 35 years later

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Editor’s note: The following is a commencement address that was given by author Ursula K. Le Guin at Mills College in 1983 I want

5 ways to die with more than just ‘dignity’

by Pieta Woolley

As Canada’s largest generation ages, more and more of us are dying each year. Ever since 1992, when ALS sufferer Sue Rodriguez

The World Council of Churches Central Committee meets at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva in July 2014. Photo by Peter Williams, courtesy of the World Council of Churches

WCC celebrates 70 years of solidarity

by Amy MacLachlan

Founded in 1948 to promote Christian unity, the World Council of Churches marks a milestone while looking ahead to the future of

Donald Grayston on Cortes Island, B.C., in 2004. Photo courtesy of the Grayston family

‘A good death is being at peace with God, with others and with the self’

by Pieta Woolley

Anglican professor Donald Grayston made dying in peace a lifetime project. His example is inspiring others to plan a meaningful exit.

The Sharp family in August. From left, Kara Melissa, Sebastian, Tallula and Alastair. Courtesy of Kara Melissa Sharp

For people with disabilities, the door to Canadian citizenship is often closed

by Kristy Woudstra

Immigration rules say would-be Canadians with disabilities can put an ‘excessive demand’ on the medical system. Families and supporters are fighting back.