The Morosov family, Roma refugees from Slovakia, in their Hamilton apartment. From left: Eva, Jozef Jr., Sebastian and Jozef. Photo by Jill Kitchener
Fleeing persecution in Europe, Roma refugees are building new lives in Canada. But their welcome here is far from guaranteed.
By Cory Ruf
The Gypsy Church of Hamilton, located inside a billiards hall, above an old bowling alley. Photo by Cory Ruf
Preacher Jaroslav Mitac and his family arrived in Canada from the Czech Republic in 2009. Since gaining refugee status, he has led the 300-member Gypsy Church of Hamilton.
By Observer Staff
Illustration by Genevieve Simms
Theology and ecology were once interconnected, but two millennia of Christianity have steered us away from nature. Can religion recover its roots?
By Margaret Atwood
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Whether we recycle, use less gasoline or lobby politicians, most of us are taking action for the environment. Is it enough? Not yet. But the evidence shows we are making a difference.
By Alanna Mitchell
Darlene Klyne is the director of Winnipeg's Pathways to Education program. Photo by Phil Hossack/Winnipeg Free Press
Pathways to Education is a tutoring program that helps low-income students graduate from high school. Manitoba educators are hoping the innovative approach will also reduce dropout rates among First Nations students.
By Richard Wright
Photo by Hugh Wesley
The head of Ryerson University's Centre for Indigenous Governance talks about the crisis in Attawapiskat and other First Nations reserves
By Ken Gallinger
Political bluster is obscuring hard truths about oil
Earth to Parliament: we’re trying to raise kids who aren’t bullies
Denominational magazines must move forward or fall behind
