We are pleased to invite you to attend this important and groundbreaking reconciliation workshop.
Funding for this project is provided by the James Robertson Memorial Trust of The United Church of Canada Foundation.
Join us on Tuesdays October 19 and 26 from 7-9 pm on Zoom
This two-part session is being offered exclusively to McDougall Staff, Leadership, and the Congregation. There is no cost to attend although we do ask that you commit to attending both sessions.
Instructors: Rev. John Snow, Teresa Snow, Dieulita Datus
During the sessions, you will learn about the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action for churches, the importance of Right Relations and reconciliation work, relationship building, lasting inter-generational effects of Residential Schools, and ongoing experiences of racism and discrimination felt by the indigenous people. Staff, leaders and members of McDougall United will gain cultural knowledge of Indigenous Peoples through education, engagement and conversation.
The workshop is funded by the Chinook Winds Region and the United Church of Canada Seeds of Hope.
Register to attend here
Instructor Bios:
Rev. John Snow: A graduate of the Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Center Indigenous Ministry Program and John was ordained in September 2020. He is currently completing his Master of Divinity Degree at Vancouver School of Theology. John has just received the Chancellor’s Scholarship from Vancouver School of Theology and also received a McDougall Scholarship towards completion of the Master of Divinity at UBC this next term. John is the Indigenous Minister of the Pacific Mountain Regional Council and works to support approximately 200 churches in the Region.
Teresa Snow: Teresa Snow is a member of the Eyarhey Stoney Nakoda First Nation. Her traditional names are Pretty Eagle Woman and Cold Water Woman. She is a Life Skills Coach, Grief, Trauma & Loss Facilitator, Traditional Parenting Facilitator, Addictions Instructor, Indigenous Curriculum Developer and Designer of Fine Indigenous Art. Teresa is also a mother to four daughters and a grandmother to two grandsons, Phoenix and Carter. She resides in Morley, Ab. with her family.
Dieulita Datus: Born in Haiti, raised in The Bahamas and currently calling Turtle Island home she is a womanish, unapologetic, proud Black Haitian woman. Dieulita is a self proclaimed forever immigrant and always finds a way to connect with the land on which she finds herself as she is a descendent of generations of Haitian rice farmers.
Dieulita is also the co-founder of Ubuntu – Mobilizing Central Alberta, a grassroot community organization in central Alberta. When Dieulita is not out protesting she can usually be seen chasing her five nephews around a playground or watching sports. Go Cowboys! Go Flames Go!
Her favourite quote is by Shirley Chisholm, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair”. As a community organizer Dieulita is always optimistic about the future and believes that every conversation should start with a hug and a smile.