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The NetworkenThu, 28 Mar 2024 12:03:49 +0000Sun, 07 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000Hearts Exchanged: Join Us Fall 2023
https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/hearts-exchanged-join-us-fall-2023
Hearts Exchanged is a learning and action journey designed to equip Reformed Christians to engage with Indigenous people as neighbours and fellow image bearers. CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/hearts-exchanged-join-us-fall-2023Sun, 07 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000
So You’ve Invited an Indigenous Speaker?
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Protocols for Interacting with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers
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Getting StartedCRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/so-youve-invited-indigenous-speakerMon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000
Indigenous Ministry Sunday - Offering Resources
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These videos, PowerPoint slides and prints provide descriptions of the work of Indigenous Ministry in the CRC.CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/indigenous-native-american/indigenous-ministry-sunday-offeringThu, 09 Jun 2022 13:00:07 +0000
Call to Worship: Indigenous Ministry Sunday
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This year's celebration of Indigenous Ministry Sunday highlights worship music created by Indigenous peoples.CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/call-worship-indigenous-ministry-sundayThu, 05 May 2022 13:02:41 +0000
Indigenous Ministry: Playlists
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“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 Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-ministry-playlistsThu, 20 Jan 2022 00:56:46 +0000
Hearts Exchanged: Help Us Get The Word Out!
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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 additiCRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/hearts-exchanged-help-us-get-word-outTue, 29 Jun 2021 13:01:39 +0000
A Prayer for the Uncovering of Graves in Kamloops
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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 ReconciliaCRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/prayer-uncovering-graves-kamloopsWed, 02 Jun 2021 13:53:02 +0000
The Inconvenient Indian: Book Club
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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 Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/inconvenient-indian-book-clubFri, 07 May 2021 18:11:02 +0000
Creator's Gift Colouring Book
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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 Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/creators-gift-colouring-bookFri, 07 May 2021 17:27:39 +0000
The Creator's Sacrifice - Holy Week Guide
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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 Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/creators-sacrifice-holy-week-guideFri, 26 Mar 2021 16:59:11 +0000
Indigenous Justice For Kids!
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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 Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-justice-kidsThu, 23 Jul 2020 11:59:13 +0000
Indigenous Ministry Sunday - Song Suggestions
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Use this song list to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day and to deepen your congregations experience of Indigenous Ministry Sunday.
Unity:
-Christian Hearts in Love United (LUYH #727)
-Help Us Accept Each Other (LUYH #318)CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/indigenous-ministry-sunday-songWed, 05 Jun 2019 13:53:36 +0000
Prayers for Indigenous Ministry Sunday
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The CRC dedicates one Sunday every year both to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day and to celebrate the Indigenous Ministry of the CRC. Indigenous Ministry Sunday provides an opportunity for everyone in Canada to learn more about Indigenous peoples, their cultures, and to celebrate thCRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/prayers-indigenous-ministry-sundayMon, 03 Jun 2019 18:14:40 +0000
Litanies for Indigenous Ministry Sunday
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The CRC dedicates one Sunday every year both to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day and to celebrate the Indigenous Ministry of the CRC. Indigenous Ministry Sunday provides an opportunity for everyone in Canada to learn more about Indigenous peoples, their cultures and to celebrate theCRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/litanies-indigenous-ministry-sundayWed, 29 May 2019 14:17:38 +0000
What Have We Said as the CRC About Justice and Reconciliation With Indigenous Peoples?
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Justice and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples has been a key part of Christian Reformed Church ministry in Canada for a long time, ever since the founding of our first Urban Aboriginal Ministry in Winnipeg (the Indigenous Family Centre) more than 50 years ago.CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/what-have-we-said-crc-about-justice-andTue, 14 Aug 2018 15:34:25 +0000
The Land We Stand On: A Territory Acknowledgement Guide
https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/land-we-stand-territory-acknowledgement
In 2016, Synod repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery and the concept of ‘terra nullius’ as heresies.CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/land-we-stand-territory-acknowledgementFri, 06 Jul 2018 19:08:16 +0000
Reconciliation Canada Toolkits
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This toolkit is a great resource about how to have conversations about reconciliation with family, friends, neighbours, and colleagues. The material is really concise and includes materials for young adult leaders.CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/reconciliation-canada-toolkitsTue, 13 Mar 2018 14:01:23 +0000
Lent Resource: Praying Through the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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This Lent we invite you to enter into the themes of this prayer guide in the hopes that our commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a framework for reconciliation would re-shape us as people of faith.CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/indigenous-justice/lent-resource-praying-through-unitedWed, 07 Feb 2018 19:09:30 +0000
A Prayer for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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This post was originally published on Do Justice in 2017CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/prayer-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-womenFri, 14 Jul 2017 16:51:02 +0000
A Prayer for the Suicide Crisis in Indigenous Communities in Canada
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Indigenous youth are about 5 to 6 times more likely to commit suicide than non-Indigenous youth in Canada. Indigenous leaders point to several factors, including an underfunded healthcare system and the profoundly damaging legacy of residential schools and colonization.CRC Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committeehttps://network.crcna.org/topic/specialized-communities/ministry-canada/prayer-suicide-crisis-indigenous-communities-canadaThu, 16 Mar 2017 20:20:10 +0000