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Pastor, police officer discuss cannabis legalization at CMU event
A Mennonite pastor hopes that the legalization of cannabis will allow the church to open up “theological discussions” about all sorts of substance use.
The legalization of cannabis gives the church an opportunity to discuss the New Testament emphasis on healing and reconciliation as God’s response to brokenness, said Erin Morash, pastor at two rural Mennonite churches located two hours southwest of Winnipeg.
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Endowment for CMU scholarship honouring Mennonite leader reaches $100,000
The endowment for a Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) scholarship honouring a Russian Mennonite scholar whose life was cut tragically short has reached six figures.
Ted Fransen presented a cheque to CMU President Dr. Cheryl Pauls in September, bringing the endowment for the Jacob A. Rempel Memorial Scholarship to $100,000. Fransen is one of Rempel’s grandsons.
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The CMU Centre for Resilience: nurturing enterprise for social change
Although it is months away from opening, exciting things are already happening at CMU's Centre for Resilience (CFR).
James Magnus-Johnston, director of the centre, is in talks with numerous groups who are interested in being a part of the CFR, which will incubate and nurture social enterprises.
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Resilience in practise: 2017 Distinguished Alumni
A man who has dedicated his life to building positive relationships among Mennonite and Indigenous peoples, an influential media relations specialist, a Biblical Studies professor, and an agricultural researcher are the recipients of CMU's 2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
They may come from diverse backgrounds, but all four of these alumni exemplify resilience in their life and work. Each of their stories displays strength, innovation, imagination, and faithfulness.
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This past semester I had the opportunity to walk with the Bear Clan Patrol as the practicum for my Community Development degree. The Bear Clan Patrol embodies an Indigenous-led, community-based approach to crime prevention activated by patrolling the streets of Winnipeg's North End five nights per week. It began as a response to the tragedy of our missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
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