As Remembrance Day approaches, I am aware that a diverse group of Delta citizens will gather to remember the sacrifices of people who are named on our cenotaph.
21Aug
“Indigenous Canada” a free online course exploring Indigenous histories in Canada
From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores key issues facing Indigenous peoples today from a historical and critical viewpoint, highlighting Indigenous-settler relations in Canada.
21Mar
“Lockdown” a poem
Brother Richard Hendrick shared his poem “Lockdown” in a Facebook post on Friday, March 13, 2020. As of March 21, his original post had received more than 25k positive reactions and had been shared more than 42k times.
23Feb
How to share bad news of sexual abuse by someone you trusted?
Here is some seriously bad news. A man who was loved, respected, inspired many, and articulated values that people have taken to heart – that man turns out to have been a serial sexual abuser.
01Aug
Rainbow benches coming to four Delta rec centres
Delta will be getting four rainbow park benches as part of the city’s efforts to “promote diversity and inclusion.” Council endorsed several recommendations aimed at proactively promoting diversity and inclusion “both corporately and within the community”…
23Jul
Letter of Support after Pride and Trans Flags Vandalized
Crossroads hung Pride and Trans flags in early July, 2019. On July 21, the flags were vandalized, and we put the following message on our sign: “LGBTQ Flags: $240. Solidarity against hate: Priceless. Welcome”. We received this open letter and a cheque…
21Jun
A Note from Nora on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Occasionally in a dream I find myself in my childhood home. My family moved there before I was born, and my parents lived in that same house until well after I had moved out and bought my first house. My memories there are good ones, and in the dreams…
02Oct
North Delta Refugee Project Update
The North Delta Refugee Project (NDRP), created in November of 2015, is a joint initiative by members of four local churches. The first priority of the NDRP was to sponsor a Syrian family. We have also done a substantial amount of work with government assisted refugees living in our area. Our sponsored family…
19Apr
North Delta man’s vigil highlights waste during spring clean up
For many Delta residents, the city’s annual spring clean up is a chance to rid themselves of the rubbish and unwanted goods they’ve accumulated over the past year. For others, it’s a time to find new-to-them furnishings, appliances, toys and other items left on the curb by their neighbours. For one man, spring clean up has become a time to reflect on modern society’s throwaway culture…
13Mar
North Delta Refugee Project Welcomes Newcomer Family
A Joyous Welcome! On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 members of the North Delta Refugee Project (NDRP) steering committee from four North Delta churches, as well as family members who are already resident in Canada, made their way to the Vancouver International Airport. Our family was to arrive on a domestic flight from Toronto,…