You must look at yourself and any conscious or unconscious biases you may have. You must speak out when you hear others act or comment about someone.
Canada
A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part Two
by Jim Paddon | December 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part Two discusses poverty.
A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part One
by Jim Paddon | November 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part One discusses trauma.
A Canadian View: A Time for Change
by Jim Paddon | November 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As we see the changes nature provides to us, perhaps all Vincentians can take this time to examine how we might be open to some personal and organizational changes.
A Canadian View: Diversity is a Fact….Inclusion is an Act
by Jim Paddon | April 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
As a Canadian, I know for myself and perhaps others, we tend to think systemic racism only exists in other countries but if we look at it from within our borders, we can see it exists here too.
A Canadian View: A Culture of Encounter
by Jim Paddon | Feb 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
While we pride ourselves as Vincentians, on our efforts of charity and justice, how often do we really hear what those we serve are telling us?
A Canadian View: Welcome to 2022
by Jim Paddon | Jan 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
2022 has arrived! and 2021 is now history.
A Canadian View: Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing is a Human Right – Part One
by Jim Paddon | Nov 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada has embarked on a 3-year campaign under the theme of “SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT.”
A Canadian View: Global Climate Change
by Jim Paddon | Oct 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As Vincentians we must also look at the effect on our fellow residents of this planet who are amongst those living in poverty.
A Canadian View: Climate Change In Canada
by Jim Paddon | Oct 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As we examine the urgent need to address climate change, I’d like to look at how it is affecting Canada.
A Canadian View: A Visit From Dorian
by Jim Paddon | Sep 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
My original plan for this article was to report on an Atlantic Canada Vincentian family social justice gathering in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but hurricane Dorian had other plans.
A Canadian View: What’s In Your Wallet? What’s In Your Heart?
by Jim Paddon | Sep 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
There is a TV commercial for a credit card company that we have all likely seen (maybe way too often) that uses the catch phrase of “What’s in your wallet?”
A Canadian View: Engaging Homelessness
by Jim Paddon | Aug 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Homelessness is certainly a topic we hear and talk about a great deal in today’s world as there are many cities across North America that are trying to make the need for affordable, safe and secure housing a major component their future planning.
A Canadian View: To Seek and Find
by Jim Paddon | Aug 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Do we use the opportunity to seek and find what more is needed or what more can we do for a person or family?
A Canadian View: Let Our Youth Speak!
by Jim Paddon | Jul 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
We always seem to want to talk about needing more youth in the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
A Canadian View: Vincentians Coming Together
by Jim Paddon | Jul 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Reflections on vincentians coming together for the SSVP Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Canada June 19-22.