Today marks the 25th anniversary of the first apology offered to Canada’s First Peoples by The United Church of Canada. No, we’re not “there yet” because we’re still on the long journey toward seeing our apologies fulfilled in actions and in truth, healing, reconciliation, and right relations. It’s why we take opportunities to participate in the work of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission as well our own Right Relations work.
I went to a Native heritage art show opening this evening, with lots of antique artifacts, old photographs, carvings, baskets, moccasins etc, and there was an official welcome speech and some songs and dances, while the white folk, about 80 of us, watched in reverence.
Then we had a stand up smorgasbord style dinner with bannock, barbequed salmon, dried salmon, dried raw smoked deer and white man deli trays. It seemed 50:50 white and native at one point. I have never been to an event with such near proportions.
One of the most attractive things about the character of Jesus for me was his ability to move through social boundaries like class. That to me is a good sign of a love that is not ordinary and a faith that is not conventional.
Doug Cuthan is a write for the two largest newspapers in saskatchewn. He is an advocate for First Nations People. This was in the paper this morning and something about it irks me - maybe it is written tongue in cheek but I find the casino and gun references disrespectful of First Nation's people. Here it is and what do you think?I know there are political references but something feels off to me.
This is a stunning and thoughtful video featuring Native American speaker, Oren Lyons. Its set to beautiful music and gorgeous natural world video. Enjoy!!
