In this review from the Catalyst, writer Brian Walsh unpacks the raw emotion of civilization in decline and the tender expression of radical love in Bruce Cockburn’s album O Sun O Moon. A longer version of this piece originally appeared in Christian Courier.
Journey with researcher Julia Sterling as she bridges the gap between pandemic response and climate action through an innovative workshop approach. She explores how collective imagination can transform our approach to the climate crisis, and reveals how participatory exercises in community settings can break through crisis fatigue to inspire hope and action.
“What would a response to the climate crisis look like if we treated it with the same urgency as the Covid-19 Pandemic?” That’s the question Julia Sterling invited CPJ members to consider in her workshop The Climate Virus. In this article from The Catalyst, Julia reflects on the ideas of imagination, community, and hope that emerged from the workshop.
In February 2024, Étienne Eason was arrested after spraying paint on a replica dinosaur skeleton at the Museum of Nature in Ottawa. In an interview with CPJ, Eason explains the meaning of his action, and why he thinks civil disobedience is a necessary form of resistance to climate inaction.
Canada faces a surge in refugee claimants, exceeding 137,000 in 2024, yet lacks a coordinated national plan for their resettlement. Grassroots organizations are filling the gaps, providing vital housing and support, but a comprehensive federal strategy is urgently needed to ensure dignified support for asylum seekers and fulfill Canada’s international obligations.
