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Refugees: Front and Centre

Today we continue discussing how we can help refugees and what government should be doing to assist.  It is not a simple problem, but one which we cannot ignore. We start off with an excerpt from CJTR show, "Listen Up".  Host Dave Morgan interviews Ralph Paragg from the Anglican Archdiocese of Qu'Appelle, then Jim Hutchings brings us up to date with some local and international Amnesty news and events.

Why Sandra Morris is a Social Worker

Today Jim Hutchings talked with Social Worker Sandra Morris.  We started off talking about the upcoming Vigil October 4th for Stolen Sisters, but then Sandra told us about her personal journey and how she is striving to make a difference in Regina.

The International Refugee Crisis Why We Must Act

Today Gord Barnes and Jim Hutchings spoke with Syed Moazzam, a member of the Pakistan Canada Cultural Association about the world-wide refugee problem with particular focus on the Syrian problem and the Canadian government's lack of a sufficient response to the worst refugee crisis since World War II.

Syrian Refugee Crisis: Not a New Problem

Jim Hutchings looks back over the past two years at the Syrian Refugee Crisis.  The situation was a crisis then, and it's worse now.  The international community, including Canada, must do more.

Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation

Gord Barnes and JIm Hutchings talk with Lorna Standingready about her experiences with residential school as a child and as a mother.  We also touch on the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

How Free Trade Agreement with Canada has affected Colombia

Gord Barnes and Jim Hutchings talk with Cheryl Stadnichuk about her participation with a delegation of 11 trade unionists from 4 different public sector unions that went to Colombia for 12 days.  She knows at least one Colombian activist who wears a bulletproof vest because of very real death threats.  What is the Canadian government doing to encourage the Colombian government to improve treatment of its indigenous people?

What to ask your candidates in the upcoming election

Amnesty International wants you to take advantage of the campaigning time before the federal general election to ask your candidates where they stand on human rights issues Jim Hutchings refers to this webpage to explore the current government's performance and suggest questions when debates or discussion about human rights issues take place.

UN Human Rights Committee reports on Canada

Jim Hutchings looks at the report from the UN Committee on Human Rights on Canada

Gaza: The tragedy continues

We're marking the one year anniversary of the last flareup of hostilities between Israel and Gaza. Human Rights Radio talks with teacher, journalist, and activist Ahmed Sabawi about what has happened in Gaza since the fighting stopped and what needs to happen for a fair and final resolution in Palestine.

Continuing Conversation about Treaties

Today Sheena Koops, with Elder, Alma , and Sheena's students from Bert Fox School in Ft.Qu'Appelle, Doug and Felicity talk about Treaties and help Sheena sing her song about Treaties.  Sheena sang this song the last time she was here in April, but she has since consulted with Alma and other Cree Elders to make sure she is getting the Cree words,  references, and history right.  We find out how Sheena started down this path of understanding and how her song reflects the importance of Treaties.