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Indigenous Spirituality & Culture
A Collection of Resources
"From Apology to Action"
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In Sudbury, 1986, the United Church of Canada made an apology to Indigenous people. It was the first of its kind by any institution. This film traces the memories of various participants of the apology, including Alberta Billy who requested the Church to apologize, and Right Rev. Bob Smith who led the Council to vote. With many humorous moments, tears, and deep thoughts, this film orchestrates a meditation upon the meaning of apology and the call for action thereafter.
- Links to the Videos:
- "Truly and Humbly: Memories of the first Apology"
- Set of Video Interviews from the Documentary
- Links to the Videos:
- "Truly and Humbly: Memories of the first Apology"
- Set of Video Interviews from the Documentary
Reconciliation is in the wind, a wind that is heralding change across the country. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) opened hearts and minds, inspired a growing movement to repair the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada, and provided 94 Calls to Action to guide us. (downloadable TRC 94 Calls to Action)
Over the TRC’s mandate, we listened, we witnessed powerful truths, we shared emotions and we were transformed. Now, more than ever, we need to respond.
These videos and links
...are a small collection of the many resources available for those who desire to gain a better understanding of the Indigenous peoples: their traditions, life view, the effects of colonization and their healing journey. The content selected here is striving to be enlightening, respectful, in hopes to assist our parishes of diverse cultural groups to participate in the call of the TRC to move from “Apology to Action”.
...are a small collection of the many resources available for those who desire to gain a better understanding of the Indigenous peoples: their traditions, life view, the effects of colonization and their healing journey. The content selected here is striving to be enlightening, respectful, in hopes to assist our parishes of diverse cultural groups to participate in the call of the TRC to move from “Apology to Action”.
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The Secret Path
On near Kenora, Ontario, Chanie Wenjack died when he walking home to the family he was taken from over 400 miles away. Fifty years later, Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie has taken Wenjack's story and turned it into the Secret Path project, which consists of a solo album, a graphic novel and an animated film. The intention for Downie — went public with his diagnosis of terminal brain cancer in May — is to utilize his celebrity to draw attention to Wenjack's story and the legacy of residential schools. |
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Steve Newcomb at
Indigenous Peoples Forum on the Doctrine of Discovery, Arizona |
Preview of A Culture of Life (6:03)
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Click here for the PDF with all the links and actual titles for the videos below
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01 Introduction to #time4reconciliation KAIROS Gathering
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02 #time4reconciliation KAIROS Gathering with
Elder Albert Dumont, Algonquin |
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03 #time4reconciliation with Gabrielle Fayant:
Recognition is the First Step to Reconciliation |
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04 #time4reconciliation with Commissioner
Marie Wilson: Becoming Two Again |
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05 #time4reconciliation with Jah'Kota:
Lead the Way For Future Generations |
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06 #time4reconciliation: Walk for Reconciliation in Ottawa, May 31, 2015
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07 #time4reconciliation with Mike Cachagee:
Residential Schools: What they DIDN'T do |
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Vimeo Video Link
09 UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples-51598291 |
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10 Next Steps: Murray Sinclair speaks to the Church 2014 (1:15 mins)
On April 25, 2014, Justice Murray Sinclair spoke at Building Bridges on the theme of "Next Steps for the Church in the Reconciliation Journey". Building Bridges is an annual event supported by Mennonite Church Manitoba and Mennonite Church Canada.(1hr 10 minutes) |