RSAC NL

RSAC is a voice in NL society which advocates poverty elimination in NL and throughout Canada by addressing change to the provincial and federal governments

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Holy Week, March 29 – April 5, 2026

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HAPPY PASSOVER TO OUR JEWISH FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY – Sundown, April 1 – 9, 2026

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Diwali 2025 at the Hindu Temple, St. John’s, NL

(Photo: Jai Ganesh, President, Hindu Temple; Marion Pardy, Chair, RSAC; Veeresh Gadag, Hindu Temple; Rami Wadhwa, Sikh Association, NL)

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Diwali – Festival of Lights, began October 20th.

Greetings to our Hindu Friends and Community .

By: Jai A. G. Ragunathan, President, Hindu Temple, St. John’s, NL

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Greetings to our Jewish friends and neighbours on Yom Kippour, which began the evening of October 1st and ends the evening of October 2nd, 2025.

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To: Candidates Seeking Election in the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador 2025

Dear Candidate: https://t.co/wZongriBNo

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RSAC Directors celebrating Coronation Medal Award to Marion Pardy, Chair

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Hindu Temple, St. John's, will be organizing the 16th MultiFaith Symposium on Saturday – May 10th, 2025, with speakers from different faiths presenting. The topic for this year is ‘How does one deal with conflict while walking on the Spiritual Path’.

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Holy Week, April 13 – 20, 2025

For Christians, Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday and culminating on Easter Sunday, is a holy  time in the faith journey.  The year Holy Week coincides with Passover (Pesach) of our Jewish neighbours.

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Happy Diwali to our Hindu Friends and Neighbours

Diwali or Deepawali is a festival of lights and falls on a New Moon day akin, to Christmas celebration.  The celebration signifies the removal of darkness in our lives and leads us to a brighter side of life.

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The Religious Social Action Coalition congratulates George Powell on being awarded a Lifetime Honourary Membership by the St. John’s and Area Council of Churches at its Annual General Meeting, June 1, 2024.

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On Thursday evening, April 4th, 5 RSAC Directors attended Ramadan Tent for Iftar (breaking of the Fast), upon the kind invitation of the Muslim Association of NL (MANAL).

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Ramadan Kareem! Wishing a Holy Month filled with blessings, peace, and joy to Muslims across the world.

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Four Religious Social Action Coalition (RSAC) Directors were kindly received on January 24, 2024 by Minister Paul Pike, Children, Seniors and Social Development, for a discussion on The All-Party Committee re Basic Income.

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The passing of the Honorable Hugh Segal reminds us of the struggle to achieve a Guaranteed Livable Income, for which he advocated throughout his adult life.

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BREAKING: Bill C-22 – and the Canada Disability Benefit – just passed in Senate!! But the fight isn't over until the CDB is in the bank accounts of those who need it most. #EndDisabilityPoverty #C22 https://t.co/1dDUogWI2f

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In a historic moment for the disability community, Bill C-22 – and the Canada Disability Benefit –  just passed in Senate for the final time. 🙌 #BillC22 #EndDisabilityPoverty

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Multi-Faith Vigil of Jews, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs for a Guaranteed Livable Income, St. James United Church, April 15, 2:30 p.m. Sponsored By: St. James and Gower Street United Churches; Religious Social Action Coalition NL

Thank you all for participating!

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Today's VOCM News Question of the Day:

Are you surprised to hear that Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest percentage of residents on social assistance in the country?

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