Spirit Bear’s Guide to theTruth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action
This booklet is written by Spirit Bear as a youth-guide to the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action.
Treaty Day and other Fall events
September 22, 2021 - Treaty 7 Day. We commemorate Treaty Day on September 22 in Chinook Winds for the signing of Treaty 7.
Online Regional Town Hall (2 pm - 3:30 pm MDT) - We will take a moment to discuss the history of Treaty 7 and the perspectives of Indigenous peoples on the 144th anniversary of the treaty signing. We will also discuss the Ally Toolkit being developed for the Region by grassroots volunteers and your chance to get involved. Register HERE
Online Treaty Talk - At 7 PM - We will take some time to engage with the text of Treaty 7 and discuss our understandings and information gaps. We will look at what Reconciliation looks like today for our Region and for our communities of faith. Register HERE
Rev. John Snow Jr. on World Indigenous Day
Perspectives by Rev. John Snow Jr, Indigenous Minister from Pacific Mountain Region on World Indigenous Day. Video with Rev. John Snow Jr.
Gloria Snow on World Indigenous Day
Perspectives from Gloria Snow, Indigenous Student Minister from Chinook Winds Region on World Indigenous Day. Video with Gloria Snow
Tony Snow on World Indigenous Day Aug 9
Perspectives by Tony Snow, Indigenous Minister from Chinook Winds Region on World Indigenous Day. Video with Tony Snow
McDougall Orphanage and Morley Indian Residential School
Learn about the history of the McDougall Orphanage and Morley Indian Residential School on the UCC Children Remembered website.
Photo credit: Girls and a teacher, Morley IRS, circa 1920. UCCA 1986.229P/2-54.
Rev. Joanne’s Reflection, July 25
Rev. Joanne reflects on the Saskatoon Star Phoenix article FSIN praises United Church response to unmarked residential school graves. (53:30 min)
FSIN praises United Church response to unmarked residential school graves
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations praised the United Church of Canada on Monday in a media release calling on other Canadian churches to do more in their response to unmarked graves identified at residential school sites around Canada.
Moderator’s Statement on Residential School Burial Sites
Bringing these children the honour we denied them in life
To Residential School Survivors, Families, and Communities:
I want to acknowledge the pain that you, as survivors of residential schools, families, and communities, are experiencing. We understand that the pain endured at these schools went far beyond their walls and grounds into community and through generations.
In responds to a Broadview Magazine Article. Re: Monument to a Mission, Broadview Magazine, January 2021.
The final sentence of the article entitled Monument to a Mission states “As for reconciliation, that still seems a long way off.” As a member of the McDougall Stoney Mission Society, and Right Relations Leader within McDougall United Church in Calgary, I feel that I must respond by sharing with you the good works being done by the Society and by many United Churches in the Calgary area over the past years. I need to say first that reconciliation is not a destination, it is a journey – one that must continually be worked on and encouraged to grow throughout our communities.
Red Dress Day
Join us on May 5 from 1 to 4 pm. as we commemorate Red Dress Day with a memorial walkthrough our Sanctuary.. Tea and Bannock will be provided. Right Relations donations accepted.
Monthly Right Relations Circle - March 23, 2021
This Tuesday Mar 23 at 7 PM we host Trudy Wesley from the Stoney Nakoda First Nation for the monthly Right Relations Circle.
BIPOC Ministry Circle commemorates UN International Day for the Elimination of Racism
We take time to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racism and its call to stand up against hatred, discrimination and violence.
Indigenous Lenten Study Seven Sacred Teachings- until March 31.
Join us online for the Indigenous Lenten Study on Christ's journey as we examine the Vision Quest and 7 Natural Laws of the Assiniboine people.
Everyone is welcome to partake in the teachings, perspectives and lessons of traditional spiritual formation and the Church. Wednesdays at 7:30 PM, online via Zoom.
Reconciliation Tipi
The Reconciliation Tipi- Set-up, Cultural Instruction, and Dedication event on Treaty Day, September 22, 2020 was a historic gesture towards Reconciliation.
Remembering Sisters in Spirit - Video
On Sunday October 4, 2020 we commemorated the lives of Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit people with our prayers and remembrances.
Decorated Hearts for Residential School Survivors
Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams is a national initiative that encourages communities to engage in Truth and Reconciliation in tangible ways.
Video: Indigenous People’s Day
June 21st is National Indigenous People's Day. The story of this day is embedded in the spiritual gathering called the Indian Ecumenical Conference held at Stoney Park in Morley Alberta in the 1970s.
Video: Indigenous History Month Introduction
June 21st is National Indigenous People's Day. The story of this day is embedded in the spiritual gathering called the Indian Ecumenical Conference held at Stoney Park in Morley Alberta in the 1970s.
McDougall Living in Right Relations
Thank you to all those that donated funds so that we could help the Elders on the Morley Reserve when they needed food and supplies. A total of $1300.00 was collected from the McDougall congregation and Gloria Snow brought in donations of another $750.00.