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Oh No, I’ve Been Invited to a Talking Circle
A reflection on talking circles, written by Richard Silversmith.
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May 5, 2022
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Call to Worship: Indigenous Ministry Sunday
The Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee has collaborated with Cree musician Don Amero to offer a musical Call to Worship along with a spoken introduction for your Sunday service.
February 17, 2022
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Hearts Exchanged at Meadowlands Christian Reformed Church
Syd Hielema shares his journey through Hearts Exchanged so far.
January 19, 2022
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Indigenous Ministry: Playlists
Enjoy these YouTube and Spotify playlists of worship music written or sung by Indigenous artists.
September 28, 2021
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Reflection for National Truth and Reconciliation Day
Make time to reflect, through prayer and prompts, on three action calls that respond to the harms caused by residential schools.
June 2, 2021
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A Prayer for the Uncovering of Graves in Kamloops
Use this in your personal prayers and in your collective worship services to mourn this latest revelation and the impacts of colonization.
May 7, 2021
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The Inconvenient Indian: Book Club
This self-guided book club is perfect for your existing small group or gathering. Based on Thomas King's The Inconvenient Indian we provide discussion questions and speakers via video to guide your group.
May 7, 2021
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Creator's Gift Colouring Book
The beautiful art from "The Creator's Gift" art series is now available as a colouring book!
April 26, 2021
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Diaspora
From Indigenous columnist Richard Silversmith. "As in the Jewish exile to Babylon, the Indigenous experience, ‘diaspora,’ carries a sense of betrayal, of broken treaties, loss of lands and culture."
March 26, 2021
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The Creator's Sacrifice - Holy Week Guide
Contemplate the art series "The Creator's Sacrifice" alongside scripture, prayer, and meditation throughout Holy Week.
October 14, 2020
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Defining Neighbour
In this devotional, Harold Roscher calls us to reflect on the question: Who is my neighbour?
September 30, 2020
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Indigenous Justice Book Suggestions (Kids)
Engage kids with Indigenous justice through reading age appropriate books!
July 23, 2020
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Indigenous Justice For Kids!
Are you talking about Indigenous justice with kids at church or at home? Here are a few ideas to get you started!
June 12, 2020
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Indigenous Justice Book Suggestions (Adults)
Justice and Reconciliation Mobilizer Shannon Perez’s has provided her Top 6 thought provoking reads on Indigenous justice.
March 15, 2020
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Youth Ambassador of Reconciliation Program
This experience equips young people with the tools and opportunity to act as bridges between their church community and a local Indigenous community.
November 27, 2019
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Growing An Oak
Read stories from people who have been impacted by the work of the Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee.
August 26, 2019
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Indigenous Ministry Sunday - Offering Resources
These images provide a description of the work of Indigenous Ministry. They can be used to raise awareness about this ministry or during an offering for this ministry.
June 5, 2019
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Indigenous Ministry Sunday - Song Suggestions
Use this song list to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day and to deepen your congregations experience of Indigenous Ministry Sunday.
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Indigenous Ministry Sunday - Verses and Sermon Starters
Consider using these verses and sermon starters for Indigenous Ministry Sunday.
June 3, 2019
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Prayers for Indigenous Ministry Sunday
These prayers are a resource for Indigenous Ministry Sunday providing an opportunity for everyone in Canada to pray for Indigenous peoples and to celebrate the gifts and richness that Indigenous people bring to life in Canada.
May 29, 2019
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Litanies for Indigenous Ministry Sunday
Each year Christian Reformed churches across Canada recognize National Indigenous Peoples day and celebrate the Indigenous Ministries of the CRC. Here are some litanies for this annual day.
August 14, 2018
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What Have We Said as the CRC About Justice and Reconciliation With Indigenous Peoples?
We've made commitments throughout the years as a denomination to turn away from the sins of colonization and dehumanization and towards a better way of walking together, in respect of our treaties and Indigenous rights.
July 6, 2018
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The Land We Stand On: A Territory Acknowledgement Guide
In 2016, Synod repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery and the concept of ‘terra nullius’ as heresies. What does this mean, why does it matter, and how can we live into this commitment to seek reconciled relationships built on respect between Indigenous peoples and other inhabitants of "Turtle Island"?
March 13, 2018
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Reconciliation Canada Toolkits
This toolkit is a great resource about how to have conversations about reconciliation with family, friends, neighbours, and colleagues.
February 27, 2018
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Thoughts on Forgiveness and Aboriginal Residential Schools
This article from Indigenous Christian leaders Ray Aldred, Adrian Jacobs, and Terry LeBlanc considers what societal repentance for the evils of residential schools and healing from our colonial history could look like in Canada.