“It is when caring citizens do not engage that the most horrible human rights abuses can happen. As a witness you are sending a message that you care about all children being treated fairly and equitably by governments.” (Click here for full information about the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Hearing on First Nations Child Welfare; the hearing begins on 25 Feb. 2013.)

I believe that once a society starts segregating parts of itself from other parts, that society…falls apart…

Listen to the voices of Canadian children, youth, and young adults (click here for a video).

The colonialism of the past on Turtle Island, what is called North America in 2013, has caused deep divides in Canadian society. In the case of the upcoming Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Hearing on First Nations Child Welfare, Canadians will have an opportunity to demonstrate care – that this centuries-old segregation must end… Click here to sign on to the “I am a Witness” effort.

Click here to encourage another society, Palestine/Israel, to end the segregation that is growing with each passing day. Send a message to Canadian leaders to encourage the Israeli government to turn back from a future of segregation… of apart-ness… of apartheid…

I also believe that when dominant parts of a society begin to listen and engage with those who have been marginalized in a society, then healing can begin…

They continue to fall:  Palestinian homes of Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem… These demolitions must be stopped…

I invite you to read this recent post (click here)  from my friend, Jan, an Ecumenical Accompanier from Manitoba. She has begun a second placement in occupied Palestine. In 2011, she lived with the people of the occupied South Hebron Hills. Now, she lives with Palestinians and Israeli peace activists in East and West Jerusalem. She also accompanies Palestinians who have been cut off from East Jerusalem by the illegally located Separation Wall.

Consider subscribing to Jan’s blog to accompany her… Then, please act to raise awareness about what is happening each day… the Israeli government’s occupation of East Jerusalem and the West Bank and blockade of Gaza must end… too many people are suffering… Please forward this info to friends and family…