“Here I Stand:” A Concert and Conversation with Julian Taylor will be an opportunity to listen deeply to Taylor’s music and understand how it resonates with Afro-Indigenous communities in his hometown of Tkaronto. Presided over by Anishinaabe Elder Peduhbun Migizi Kwe and hosted by MPP Dr. Jill Andrews, the evening will include a cafe, a traditional opening and closing, and a time of sharing with St. Matt’s Afro-Tainu minister, Rev. Brigid Maya Douglas, and Afro-Mi’kmaq Indigenous Peoples...
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Here is an opportunity to be in conversation with some of the artists from the Call to Action #83 art project that has been going on for the past eight years. Call to Action #83 which is a visual conversation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists on the theme of Truth and Reconciliation is permanently displayed at St. Paul’s Centre in Orillia. The Conversations will take place surrounded by these inspiring works of art. We have four sessions with different artists and you can attend as...
“Mapping The Ground We Stand On” invites participants to explore Indigenous presence on the map of Turtle Island, the history of settler arrival, and how each fit into the ongoing narratives. In addition, the concepts of the Doctrine of Discovery, terra nullius, Indigenous Knowledge and Ways of Knowing will also be explored. This learning process would not be possible without the presence of Indigenous Knowledge Holder, Rev. Lee Claus, for which we are very grateful. Lee is a retired minister...
“Mapping The Ground We Stand On” invites participants to explore Indigenous presence on the map of Turtle Island, the history of settler arrival, and how each fit into the ongoing narratives. In addition, the concepts of the Doctrine of Discovery, terra nullius, Indigenous Knowledge and Ways of Knowing will also be explored. This learning process would not be possible without the presence of Indigenous Knowledge Holder, Rev. Lee Claus, for which we are very grateful. Lee is a retired minister...
The Centre for Religion and Its Contexts at Emmanuel College and Shining Waters Regional Council (The United Church of Canada) are pleased to host the third "Rethinking Preaching' Conference.In a world that is polarized and deeply divided, the work of crossing boundaries for the sake of healing is crucial. This year's Rethinking Preaching Conference (RPC) invites participants to consider the challenges and opportunities posed by issues such as religious difference, mental health, queer...