Something to ponder The creation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Canada was a significant turning point in the country's endeavor to acknowledge and rectify the deep-seated injustices suffered by Indigenous peoples, especially those who experienced the residential school system. The TRC, established in 2008, played a crucial role in the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA), demonstrating a shared determination to address a troubling period in Canadian...
Category: Leadership Teams
Not every church has the ability to run a Vacation Bible School during Summer Break, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other fantastic opportunities for ministry with families in your community. Check-out some of these great ideas from different United churches for inspiration. During the height of the pandemic many of our churches created take-home Sunday School or VBS care packages for families to explore. St. John’s United Church in Marathon ON called theirs “Camp-in-a-Box”, it included a...
Something to ponder Ensuring that every child has the chance to thrive is crucial when it comes to child welfare. This article explores two important topics: the application of Jordan's Principle to guarantee Indigenous children fair access to services and the continuous work to improve child welfare systems across Canada. A ground-breaking law known as Jordan's Principle aims to ensure that First Nations children receive the public services they require without delay. The concept bears the...
Something to ponder It is crucial to acknowledge the close relationship that exists between the health of our planet's plant life and indigenous cultures as we unite to mark International Day of Plant Health on May 12. Indigenous peoples have coexisted peacefully with the natural world for ages, having long since come to grasp the delicate balance that exists between people, plants, and the environment. Indigenous knowledge systems, which emphasize the value of protecting ecosystems,...
2024 Indigenous-Racialized Youth Retreat Please find the link below to apply for the 2024 Indigenous-Racialized Youth Retreat. Please share widely with Indigenous and Racialized youth. https://united-church.ca/opportunities/indigenous-and-racialized-youth-retreat-sandy-saulteaux-spiritual-centre-2024 Climate Motivators Internship In partnership with the General Council of The United Church of Canada, The Climate Motivators program aims to support the vision of climate justice and youth...
Something to ponder With far-reaching effects on successive generations of Indigenous communities, residential schools represent a tragic chapter in the history of indigenous peoples worldwide. These institutions caused severe harm to people, families, and cultures when they were built with the goal of integrating Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian society. It is essential to comprehend the legacy of residential schools in order to promote reconciliation in modern society and heal the...
Recent Comments