“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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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.
Join the group at 11:00 am on June 17, 2023 to dedicate the Northlea Pines as a Healing Forest in line with the National Healing Forest Project - Visit www.nationalhealingforests.com/ to find out how you might be able to dedicate your green space as a Healing Forest and come on out to find out more about connecting with nature.
On the fourth Sunday of the month following the Sunday service, the folks from the Bloor Street United Church's Social Justice Committee and from St. Matthew’s United Church present a guest speaker, and you're invited! Speakers will be on Zoom link if you’d like to attend online, and projected into the sanctuary at 729 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3616118730?pwd=MmY5THYwenhlS2JyaS8rS1ZmR0Mydz09 Alternatively, you can call 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588, enter...
The discovery of children’s graves on the grounds of a Residential school in Kamloops last summer, motivated many settler Canadians to learn more about Canada’s relationship with Indigenous nations. Since then, we have worked to learn the Truth about the anguish our government’s actions have created and the many promises made and broken. Learning the Truth leads us to question how we might Reconcile. In 2021, a group of leaders – Indigenous and Settler - acting on their commitment to create a...