Ordinary People, Extraordinary Actions: Refuge Through Activism at Ottawa’s St. Joe’s Parish

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Stéfanie Morris Karina Juma

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Actions

Refuge Through Activism at Ottawa’s St. Joe’s Parish

Stéfanie Morris, Karina Juma, Meredith Terretta , Patti Tamara Lenard

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University of Ottawa Press
31 May 2022

Christian life & practice; Christian social thought & activity; Migration, immigration & emigration; Central government policies; Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

Series: Politics and Public Policy

What motivates “ordinary people” to support refugees emotionally and financially?

This is a timely question considering the number of displaced people in today’s world is at an all-time high. To help counter this crisis, it is imperative for the Canadian government to determine which policies encourage volunteers to welcome asylum seekers, and which ones must be reviewed.

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Actions relates the story of the St. Joseph’s Parish Refugee Outreach Committee over its thirty years in action, revealing how seemingly small decisions and actions have led to significant changes in policies and in people’s lives—and how they can do so again in the future.

By helping readers—young and old, secular and faith-oriented—understand what drives individuals and communities to welcome refugees with open hearts and open arms, the authors hope to inspire people across Canada and beyond its borders to strengthen collective willingness and ability to offer refuge as a lifesaving protection for those who need it.

By: Stéfanie Morris, Karina Juma, Meredith Terretta, Patti Tamara Lenard
Series edited by: Genevieve Tellier
Imprint: University of Ottawa Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 218g
ISBN: 9780776629698
ISBN 10: 0776629697
Series: Politics and Public Policy
Pages: 156
Publication Date: 31 May 2022
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Abbreviations Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Early Activism at St. Joseph’s 2. Advocacy through Sanctuary 3. Post-Sanctuary Advocacy 4. Decline and Resurgence: The Syrian Initiative 5. Longevity Works Cited

Stéfanie Morris (Author) Stéfanie Morris hold a master’s degree in Public and International Affairs and is a juris doctor candidate at the University of Ottawa’s Common Law program. She expects to graduate in 2023. Karina Juma (Author) Karina Juma is a juris doctor candidate at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. She expects to graduate in 2024. Meredith Terretta (Author) Meredith Terretta is Professor of history at the University of Ottawa, specialized in themes of international law and human rights. She teaches and directs student research in African and legal and human rights history. Patti Tamara Lenard (Author) Patti Tamara Lenard is Professor of Applied Ethics at the University of Ottawa’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.

Reviews for Ordinary People, Extraordinary Actions: Refuge Through Activism at Ottawa’s St. Joe’s Parish

The real secret of Canada's international reputation for offering protection to refugees lies not with government but with the inspiration of faith communities and ordinary Canadians. No better example of that insight can be found than this wonderful story of the Refugee Outreach Committee of St. Joseph's Parish in Ottawa. It has all the elements of kitchen sink refugee protection: moral conviction, kindness, cultural confusion, empathy, parliamentary intrigue and a stubborn determination to do the right thing. The title says it all: ordinary people, extraordinary action. Thank you for this book. - Peter Showler, former Chairperson, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Professor and former Director of the Refugee Forum, University of Ottawa This is a truly engaging book that highlights the impact of local community-level advocacy, while situating this work within a broader context of complex migration issues and policy discussions. - Lindsay Larios, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba