The Pass System – Segregation in Canada
“The pass system has had lasting effects on generations of Indigenous people. Over half a century of segregation and restrictions on mobility contributed to the loss of culture, strained family relations,…
Closing: Vision of Reconciliation
Reconciliation must become a way of life.It will take many years to repair damaged trust and relationships in Aboriginal communities and between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples. Use the controls on…
Opening Guidelines for In Person Circles
To non-Indigenous participants, reflect on the statement of Chief Commissioner Murray Sinclair: “Do not feel ashamed of the past; do not feel guilty. They don’t do any good at all.…
General Procedures for Gatherings
Your checklist for an organized gathering. Walking through the flow of each meeting helps to keep the time right.* Use the controls on the grey bar below to access more…
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Indigenous Rights And Relationships Liberated by God’s Grace, the ELCIC encourages all members and congregations to reflect upon our own national and church history, to seek greater understanding of the…
Rewrite: The Protests at Standing Rock
Rewite: The Protests at Standing Rock Context of Reconciliation between Indigenous and Settlers Transcript Lawrence O'Donnell: Dakota means friend...friendly. The people who gave that name to the Dakotas have, sadly,…
He Can Fancy Dance
He Can Fancy Dance Performance by Cindy Paul, video created by Rochelle Lewis dedicated to grandparents and all other Residential School Survivors and to the families affected by them.
The Seventh Fire
“The Seventh Fire” From the Anglican Church of Canada, [1995], this 28-minute documentary explores a First Nations prophecy that the time of the Seventh Fire will be when the reborn…
Documentary: The Pass System
DOCUMENTARY The Pass System A documentary film directed by Alex Williams, explores this dark chapter still shrouded in secrecy but in effect from 1885 until 1941, although never approved by…
Churches’ Response to Call to Action 48 of the TRC
United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its 94 Calls to Action, one Call had a specific deadline. Call to Action 48…