https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:45:12 +0000 Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/reconciliation-meets-gospel-mission-upcoming-canadian The upcoming Canadian National Gathering focuses on reconciliation. The theme of reconciliation can help us to understand many other facets of our Christian walk. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/reconciliation-meets-gospel-mission-upcoming-canadian Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/so-youve-invited-indigenous-speaker Protocols for Interacting with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers Printable version of this content is available below. Getting Started CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/so-youve-invited-indigenous-speaker Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/why-reconciliation-foundation-canadian-national-gathering Why would CRC members spend an entire Canadian National Gathering (three days!) focused on themes of reconciliation? Good question, we’re glad you asked.   CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/why-reconciliation-foundation-canadian-national-gathering Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:35:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/cities-broken-glass Alcohol and drug use in Indigenous communities has a dark history among our people. Due to intergenerational trauma, communities next to American Indian reservations, or Canada off-reserve First Nation, see many Indigenous people residing in "Cities of Broken Glass" from broke CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/cities-broken-glass Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:17:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/indigenous-native-american/indigenous-ministry-sunday-offering These videos, PowerPoint slides and prints provide descriptions of the work of Indigenous Ministry in the CRC. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/indigenous-native-american/indigenous-ministry-sunday-offering Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:00:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/oh-no-ive-been-invited-talking-circle So, you’ve been invited to attend a Talking Circle. As sharing is implied, one must conclude that a participant must share their feelings, thoughts, and opinions.  CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/oh-no-ive-been-invited-talking-circle Tue, 10 May 2022 13:54:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/call-worship-indigenous-ministry-sunday This year's celebration of Indigenous Ministry Sunday highlights worship music created by Indigenous peoples. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/call-worship-indigenous-ministry-sunday Thu, 05 May 2022 13:02:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/hearts-exchanged-meadowlands-christian Fifty years ago I first met my future brother-in-law Don, an energetic and endearing Indigenous five-year-old adopted by my future wife’s family at birth. He was part of the Sixties Scoop, but that term had not yet been coined back then. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/hearts-exchanged-meadowlands-christian Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:01:59 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-ministry-playlists “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his.” Psalm 100:3 (NIV) CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-ministry-playlists Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:56:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/hearts-exchanged-help-us-get-word-out We would love your assistance in making sure that everyone hears about the opportunity to participate in Hearts Exchanged this fall (2023). Here are some graphics and text you can use.  Please feel free to contact us [email protected] if additi CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/hearts-exchanged-help-us-get-word-out Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:01:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/prayer-uncovering-graves-kamloops The remains of 215 children have been uncovered on the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.  We mourn this latest revealing of the impacts of colonization and our pressing need as Canadians to hold our government accountable to the calls to action of the Truth and Reconcilia CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/prayer-uncovering-graves-kamloops Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:53:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/inconvenient-indian-book-club We are so excited to present this brand new book study!  Designed to fit into your existing small groups or book clubs the book is divided into a four-part book club based on Thomas King’s book The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/inconvenient-indian-book-club Fri, 07 May 2021 18:11:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/creators-gift-colouring-book A stunning 24 page colouring book featuring the 17 prints from "The Creator's Gift" art series by Indigenous artist Ovide Bighetty. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/creators-gift-colouring-book Fri, 07 May 2021 17:27:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/diaspora In studying Bible commentaries, I came across a word “diaspora”. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/diaspora Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:43:09 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/creators-sacrifice-holy-week-guide We invite you to take time each day to keep company with Jesus while contemplating the artwork, scripture and the written reflections.  This stunning eight day reflection weaves several spiritual practices together, including Lectio Divina, meditation, contemplation and prayer. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/creators-sacrifice-holy-week-guide Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:59:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/defining-neighbour We as image-bearers of God have an unprecedented opportunity to re-engage with our community tables that have been set before us. Our tables need to be large enough to invite our neighbours to join us for food, laughter and conversation. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/defining-neighbour Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:50:06 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-justice-book-suggestions-0 We are quickly approaching Orange Shirt Day on September 30th!  Orange Shirt Day was started to honour the history of children who were sent to residential schools and give an opportunity for everyone to learn more abo CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-justice-book-suggestions-0 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:28:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-justice-kids Are you talking about Indigenous justice with the kids in your church? Here are a few lesson ideas to get you started! CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-justice-kids Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:59:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-justice-book-suggestions Do you want to expand your understanding of Indigenous history and justice?  CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-justice-book-suggestions Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:50:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/growing-oak The work of justice and reconciliation is slow.  It’s the work of growing an oak or gluing a shattered plate back together, piece by piece. But the work is growing roots. And recently we’ve been reflecting on how tall the tree has grown when we weren’t even looking.   CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/growing-oak Wed, 27 Nov 2019 13:42:45 +0000