Indigenous Justice & Respectful Relationships

Territorial Acknowledgment

The East Central Ontario Regional Council (ECORC) of the United Church of Canada acknowledges that its buildings and ministries are on traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples.

CONTACT

Reverend Rodney Smith-Merkley is the Regional Council’s Minister for Indigenous Justice and Respectful Relationships

Phone: 1-800-268-3781 Ext. 6164
Email: RSMerkley@united-church.ca

Remit on the structure of the Indigenous Church

ECORC’s Indigenous Justice & Respectful Relationships Forum held an information session on Monday, April 24th to discuss the Remit on the structure of the Indigenous Church. How the United Church has taken two important steps toward right relations. In its General Council 44, meeting virtually, The United Church of Canada has approved two proposals that advance the journey toward an autonomous Indigenous Church within The United Church of Canada. You can read the first proposal (referred to as NICO1) by clicking HERE and viewing or downloading the PDF document. The second proposal (GS10) can be viewed/downloaded by clicking HERE. Each community of faith will need to vote on this remit. You can find more information by visiting Remit 1: Establishing an Autonomous National Indigenous Organization | United Church 44th General Council (generalcouncil44.ca).

Remit Video Recordings

Did you know we have a playlist on our East Central Ontario Regional Council’s (ECO RC’s) YouTube channel? Click the button below!

Calls to the Church

Calls to the Church articulates the Indigenous Church’s vision for the ongoing development of Indigenous Peoples’ mission and ministry and communities of faith within The United Church of Canada.

It outlines pathways for the whole church to continue to walk in the Spirit of Christ toward justice, healing, and reconciliation.

For more info, visit: United Church of Canada – Calls to the Church

Informative Links

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30, 2023 – Resources and Events

Initial Statement on the Findings at Port Alberni Residential Institution | The United Church of Canada (united-church.ca

Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice | The United Church of Canada (united-church.ca)

The Apologies | The United Church of Canada (united-church.ca)

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission | The United Church of Canada (united-church.ca)

Doctrine of Discovery | The United Church of Canada (united-church.ca)

Justice and Reconciliation Fund | The United Church of Canada (united-church.ca)

United Church takes two important steps toward right relations | The United Church of Canada (united-chuh.ca)

Indigenous Learning Resources

Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

In this atlas, you will find outstanding reference maps of Indigenous Canada, as well as a section devoted to Truth and Reconciliation, including detailed pages on many aspects of the topic with contemporary and historical photography, maps and more. There’s also a glossary of common Indigenous terms. This atlas was created by The Royal Canadian Geographical Society in conjunction with the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the Métis Nation, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and Indspire.

For more info, visit: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act

…the essential guide to understanding the [Indian Act] and its repercussions on generations of Indigenous Peoples, written by a leading cultural sensitivity trainer.

For more info, visit: 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act

Indigenous Relations – Insights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality

Practical tools that will help you respectfully avoid missteps in your business interactions and personal relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

For more info, visit: Indigenous Relations – Insights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality

2021 Archives

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