SCM News

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SCM releases HOME conference film! Registration & 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 David 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 David 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 David 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 David on March 09, 2010|Comments|Read full article

All Things New magazine calls for articles on home & economic justice

We are seeking submissions to the upcoming Spring 2010 All Things New magazine issue! (submit by March 10)
Posted by David on February 11, 2010|Comments|Read full article

WSCF calls for release of 43 arrested and tortured in Philippines

The World Student Christian Federation expresses shock and dismay at the arrest and torture of 43 doctors, nurses and community health practitioners, including SCMers
Posted by David on February 11, 2010|Comments|Read full article

SCM readies for Vancouver Olympics demonstrations, joins homelessness campaign

As SCMers across Canada rally together in Vancouver alongside SCM @ UBC and SCM Victoria this week, our cross-Canada movement has joined the Red Tent Campaign, a campaign to end homelessness just as the Winter Olympics begin and the world’s eyes are on Canada.
Posted by David on February 08, 2010|Comments|Read full article

SCM speaks out on proroguing, raises concerns on torture and democracy

The Student Christian Movement of Canada (SCM) is speaking out in advance of anti-proroguing rallies planned all over the country Saturday.
Posted by David on January 21, 2010|Comments|Read full article

SCM Haiti whereabouts unknown, Canadian students issue pastoral letter on disaster

SCM’s worldwide are being called upon to support the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake last week.
Posted by David on January 18, 2010|Comments|Read full article

SCM’s 10 highlights of 2009

2009 has seen our movement evolving into a more active, visible and relevant presence across Canada. Here’s a look back at the past year, and some visions of what’s ahead.
Posted by admin on December 31, 2009|Comments|Read full article