CPJ is called to the nation’s capital
By Citizens for Public Justice January 29, 2007
Read CPJ’s press release here.
On July 1, 2007, CPJ will open the doors of its new national office in Ottawa, and the Toronto office will close soon after.
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Convocation address: hope-filled advocacy
By Citizens for Public Justice November 21, 2006
Address delivered by Gerald Vandezande at a reception the day he was awarded a honorary doctorate from the Institute of Christian Studies, on Oct. 20, 2006.
Gerald Vandezande awarded the honorary Doctor of Letters
By Citizens for Public Justice November 17, 2006
At a special convocation on October 20, 2006, the Institute for Christian Studies (ICS) honoured Mr. Gerald Vandezande by awarding him the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters.
Time for a Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy
By Citizens for Public Justice September 16, 2006
Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance Pre-Budget Consultations
September 2006
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Citizens for Public Justice’s call for a national poverty reduction strategy is rooted in our commitment to the biblical call to do justice. It is also based on our understanding of public justice and the responsibilities of active citizenship.
A warrior call for spiritual transformation
By Citizens for Public Justice August 21, 2006
Jan Wesselius reviews Wasáse: Indigenous Pathways of Action and Freedom by Taiaiake Alfred.
Honourary doctorate for Gerald Vandezande
By Citizens for Public Justice July 5, 2006
On October 20, the Institute for Christian Studies will award retired CPJ staff Gerald Vandezande an honourary Doctor of Letters.
Abraham: from alien to citizen
By Citizens for Public Justice November 8, 2005
In responding to God’s call, Abraham must become a life-long stranger.
Poem: Dance to the Music of Prophets Mending the World
By Citizens for Public Justice October 19, 2004
Dance to the Music of Prophets Mending the World by Linda Siebenga, Blackfalds, Alberta.
Artwork: We Live As One To Love As One
By Citizens for Public Justice October 18, 2004
Artwork for the 40th Anniversary of Citizens for Public Justice and the Public Justice Resource Centre by Matth Cupido, artist living in Canning, Nova Scotia
Revealing the Face of Hunger
By Citizens for Public Justice May 27, 2004
A 40th Anniversary Reflection by Marilyn Gunn, Executive Director of Calgary Community Kitchen Program
Calgary, May 27, 2004.