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Outreach Opportunities Fund supports Carnegie Housing Project

Social Justice4 days ago
From July through October 2026, our Outreach Opportunities Fund recipient will be the Carnegie Housing Project.  The Carnegie Housing Project works with residents and community organizations to secure a future for the DTES that serves the needs of its residents. The Carnegie Housing Project (CHP) delivers community-based research and organizing on issues related to social…

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2026 Cherry Blossom Haikus

Blog, IPA, Social JusticeApril 19, 2026
Glad glad are the trees Bursting into sherbert blooms Glad my eyes to taste (Nan Gregory) Nature works hard all year Sun, rain, leaves enrich the soil For a party in spring (Jennifer) Cherry blossoms bloom Bringing hope of a refreshed life Walking with lightness (Alison) Cherry Blossom bloom I walk to my yoga…

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Actions you can take – March 2026 – SJ Team

Blog, Social JusticeMarch 6, 2026
As a follow-up to our Apartheid Free Communities Forum, the Social Justice team made this post of ACTIONS you can take to make a difference for Palestinian communities If you need convincing that you can make a difference, look no further than recent news that Scotiabank has finally divested from Elbit Systems, bowing to unyielding international pressure to…

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2025 VanU Cherry Blossom Party Haikus

Blog, IPAApril 8, 2025
Thank you to all who attended our lovely 2025 Cherry Blossom Picnic Potluck on Sunday, March 30th. The rain kept us away from eating under the cherry blossoms, but we had a wonderful time watching videos of cherry blossoms in Japan and listening to Hisako and Megumi share their knowledge and stories. We also enjoyed…

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Social Justice – News and Thank Yous

Blog, Social JusticeMarch 21, 2025
The SJ Team would like to express our thanks to Tim Smith for stepping forward to be the captain of Team Vancouver Unitarians in the 2025 Coldest Night of the Year Walk. He was joined by Hisako Masaki and the team raised $878.00.  The funds raised were tax-deductible contributions to support and serve people and…

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Outreach Opportunities Fund supports Salal SVSC

Social JusticeMarch 5, 2025
From March 2025 to June 2025, our Outreach Opportunities Fund recipient will be Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre. Founded 40 years ago, Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre is the largest sexual assault centre in British Columbia, operating on the stolen and unceded Coast Salish Territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples. Salal…

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Social Justice Forum Resources

Blog, Social JusticeMarch 4, 2025
This post will contain links to slide decks and other online resources for past Social Justice Team forums. August 3, 2025 - Remembering Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and 80 Years of Nuclear Violence. Text of homilies and poems for this service is available here. March 9, 2025 - Let's Talk about Peace Building. The slide deck for…

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IPA Happenings in Winter 2025

Blog, IPAFebruary 14, 2025
Read on for exciting events by the IPA team to promote greater understanding of IBPOC experiences and healthy relations through fun, intercultural and inter-generational activities! Watch for news of upcoming events on the VanU IPA webpage and we hope you’ll join us! IPA stands for IBPOC Plus ALLIES while IBPOC stands for Indigenous, Black, and…

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