Melissa, thanks for this! The timing of this is wonderful. I wonder how many people are aware of what also happened after the public apology by the government in 2008. On June 12, 2010 there was a National Forgiven Summit held in Ottawa. This was the culmination of months of heart preparation and sharing the message of Freedom through Forgiveness through the Journey of Freedom. The Journey team consisted of representatives from many First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities. They travelled through the provinces and territories of Canada sharing their stories of healing and hope. They ended in Ottawa where they gathered with government, church, First Nations, Inuit and Metis representatives. There is a DVD called "The Release" of this gathering. There is more information on
At this Forgiven Summit on June 12, 2010, Kenny Blacksmith was the main representative for the First Nations, Inuit and Metis. Now he is coming to BC and speaking in 5 places starting on April 21 in Prince George, Burns Lake, Gitsegukla, Kitimat and on the 29th in Terrace.
Could we, the Christian Reformed churches lift this up in prayer? Please pray for Kenny, his wife Louise and all the other ones who are part of this tour called "Freedom 2012". We believe that this is timely and we believe in freedom and justice for our First peoples. May we be joined together in forgiveness, reconciliation and love.
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Melissa, thanks for this! The timing of this is wonderful. I wonder how many people are aware of what also happened after the public apology by the government in 2008. On June 12, 2010 there was a National Forgiven Summit held in Ottawa. This was the culmination of months of heart preparation and sharing the message of Freedom through Forgiveness through the Journey of Freedom. The Journey team consisted of representatives from many First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities. They travelled through the provinces and territories of Canada sharing their stories of healing and hope. They ended in Ottawa where they gathered with government, church, First Nations, Inuit and Metis representatives. There is a DVD called "The Release" of this gathering. There is more information on
http://www.gatheringnations.ca/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=136&Itemid=171
At this Forgiven Summit on June 12, 2010, Kenny Blacksmith was the main representative for the First Nations, Inuit and Metis. Now he is coming to BC and speaking in 5 places starting on April 21 in Prince George, Burns Lake, Gitsegukla, Kitimat and on the 29th in Terrace.
Could we, the Christian Reformed churches lift this up in prayer? Please pray for Kenny, his wife Louise and all the other ones who are part of this tour called "Freedom 2012". We believe that this is timely and we believe in freedom and justice for our First peoples. May we be joined together in forgiveness, reconciliation and love.