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‘Beyond Borders’: The Annual National Gathering of the Student Christian Movement of Canada

Every year, we host a conference where students from all over Canada come together for a week of social justice, learning, discussion, movement-building, and worship. Our chosen theme for this year is Beyond Borders. Come Join us!
Posted by Tyler Kennedy on August 23, 2011|Comments|Read full article

All Things New Magazine Submission Callout!

We are seeking submissions to the upcoming Spring 2011 issue of All Things New Magazine! Our theme for this issue is the same as our upcoming General Conference – issues surrounding the idea of “borders.”
Posted by Tyler Kennedy on February 15, 2011|Comments|Read full article

Prayer of Solidarity with SCM Australia

SCM Canada joins in this prayer composed by SCM Australia in response to the recent flooding in their country.
Posted by Tyler Kennedy on January 16, 2011|Comments|Read full article

SCM condemns deportation of young Toronto Student Activist

Daniel Castorena Garcia came to Canada as a refugee claimant from Mexico in 2007, and is a student at Parkdale Collegiate Institute high school, a member of the student co-op program, and a volunteer and parishioner at St. Casimir’s Church.
Posted by Tyler Kennedy on January 06, 2011|Comments|Read full article

SCM Responds to UN’s recent anti-LGBT Decision

Following the SCM’s long stance of solidarity with LGBT-identified people, this statement was issued to challenge the UN’s recent decision to exclude protection from execution to persons based on sexual orientation.
Posted by Tyler Kennedy on December 20, 2010|Comments|Read full article

SCM Canada Speaks out Against Racist Bill C-49

The Student Christian Movement of Canada adds our voice to the numerous organizations and individuals concerned about the proposed amendments to Bill C49: an Act to Amend the Criminal Code.
Posted by Tyler Kennedy on December 01, 2010|Comments|Read full article

SCM releases HOME conference film! Registration and bursaries still open

SCM is excited to launch a new 6 minute documentary features music, videos of Olympics housing protests, images from past SCM events, and interviews with students on the meaning of ‘home.’
Posted by on March 27, 2010|Comments|Read full article

SCM expresses solidarity with Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation)

In the lead-up to a River Run creative protest on April 7, the SCM Canada has offered its solidarity with the people of Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation, Ontario) in their struggle for self-determination and justice, and to protect the land, air and water which give life to us all.
Posted by on March 27, 2010|Comments|Read full article

HOME conference announces lodgings, speaker

SCM has announced an exciting resource person and our lodgings for General Conference 2010! It’s not too late to register (deadline April 1)
Posted by on March 24, 2010|Comments|Read full article

SCM Canada open letter of solidarity regarding Philippines arrests & torture

On February 6, 43 doctors and health workers were arrested in the Philippines and tortured on trumped up charges.
Posted by on March 09, 2010|Comments|Read full article