“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...
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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...
This year marks the 60th Anniversary of official diplomatic ties between the Republic of Korea and Canada, a relationship that has its roots in the selfless work of Canadian missionaries in Korea. As we celebrate this milestone year in Korea-Canada relations, we invite you to join us for a special seminar presentation, which aims to shed light on the incredible legacies of Canada’s earliest missionaries to Korea—one of the oldest links that bind Korea and Canada together. Emmanuel College’s...
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 7–8:30 p.m., Emmanuel College Chapel, free, in partnership with the University of St. Michael’s College. This talk will focus on the centrality of spirituality within indigenous art practice and curation in Canada through a discussion of Professor Maria Hupfield’s work.
The Knitting Pilgrim is a Fundraiser for East End United Regional Ministries. Actor, writer and knitter Kirk Dunn will be presenting his multidisciplinary one-man show, The Knitting Pilgrim, featuring the Stitched Glass tapestries. The show, which theatre critic Lynn Slotkin called “a stunning piece of theatre… glorious and so moving,” combines personal storytelling, image projection and three huge knitted panels, designed in the style of stained-glass windows, that look at the commonalities...