“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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“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...
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.
Free Community Event All Welcome Online via Zoom (see website for link) Friday, September 30, 2022 6:30 Supper Social time over dinner (via Zoom) 7 pm Guest Speaker - Rev. John Snow (via Zoom) Followed by discussion For more information call 905-857-2615 or e-mail office@boltonunitedchurch.com www.boltonunitedchurch.com
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...