The Indigenous Solidarity Working Group, comprising parishioners and friends, is interested in the complex and myriad issues surrounding Indigenous People in Canada, and in particular relating to our urban Indigenous neighbours.
ReconciliAction Symposium: Saturday, May 24
It’s been ten years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and their 94 Calls to Action. Little progress has been made: What is the wider commitment to change across Canada? Where do we go from here? Engaging presentations and discussion with three prominent leaders from the First Nations’ community – Douglas Sanderson, of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation of Manitoba, UofT law professor and Visiting Indigenous Scholar at the Church of the Redeemer; Douglas Sinclair, of the Peguis First Nation of Manitoba and publisher of Indigenous Watchdog; and The Venerable Rosalyn Kantlaht’ant Elm, chaplain from Six Nations are part of this opportunity to listen and learn hosted by the Indigenous Solidary Working Group of the Church of the Redeemer.
The presentations are available on our YouTube Channel:
Kairos Jubilee Petition
The one who makes peace in the heavens shall make peace upon us, upon all of Israel, and upon all the peoples of the earth, and let us say, amen. The Kaddish
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.”– Hebrews 10:24
Leviticus chapter 25 teaches us about the Lord’s purpose in declaring a Jubilee Year: to free the captives and forgive debt.
Today, more than 100 countries in the Global South are facing a debt crisis. Meanwhile, corporations and wealthy countries like Canada exploit resources from heavily indebted countries and from Indigenous communities, often causing severe ecological and human rights harm, creating an “ecological debt” owed to those countries and to Indigenous peoples. Join the #Jubilee 2025 movement. Together, we can make 2025 a year of hope and transformation.
Debt cancellation is not just an economic solution; it’s a moral imperative rooted in the theological principle of justice for all. By addressing the root causes of debt and advocating for systemic reform, we can create a more equitable world where the welfare of people and the planet are prioritized.
Let us join voices with Indigenous peoples, global partners, organizations and movements around the world to Turn Debt into Hope.
Please sign the petition before leaving the church or online.
Indigenous is the New Orientalism: Identity, Ambiguity and the Creation of Pretendians
The Talk by Professor Douglas Sanderson on Saturday, June 15, 2024 is available on our YouTube channel:
About the Indigenous Solidarity Working Group
The group’s focus is both education and outreach. New members are welcome to assist with programming.
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