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SUMMARY:Blanket Exercise St Albert United Church
DESCRIPTION:Living into Right Relations will be holding a Blanket exercise at St Albert United church on Wednesday March 25th at 6:30 pm. The fee is $5.00 per person. The event will be coordinated by Indigenous facilitators from the Musee Heritage Museum . The blanket exercise program is an interactive opportunity to learn more about Canadian history from the perspective of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. The content of this Blanket Exercise has been updated to include the local history of St Albert and the surrounding region.\nPart one is an interactive scripted portion where everyone participates in reading a short quote and interacting together. Part two is a guided sharing circle where everyone has a chance to share their thoughts about the information they have learned.\nThe program lasts 1 ½ to 2 hours. Please bring a towel or blanket that can be walked on.\nYouth 14 years and over are welcome to attend \nPlease contact Musee Heritage Museum to register:\nEmail: museum@artsand heritage.ca\nPhone: 780-459-1528\nOr \nPhone: 780-458-8355 ext 1\nEmail: office@stalbertunited.com
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/blanket-exercise-st-albert-united-church/
LOCATION:St Albert United Church\, 20 Green Grove Drive\, St Albert\, AB\, T8N 5H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250906T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250906T163000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20250731T204919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T205852Z
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SUMMARY:Decolonizing Ourselves: Residential School Tour and Our Future in Treaty
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 6 September 10:30AM-4:30PM MDT/ CST. Please join KAIROS Prairies North for a day that will include a tour of the former Blue Quills Indian Residential School building led by survivors/Elders\, lunch\, and learning about Treaty. All welcome! This in-person only event is within a reasonable drive of the Edmonton area to the west and the Battlefords area to the east. \nLocation: University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills https://maps.app.goo.gl/XSB36ayBQbZMbxKh7 \nThis gathering is hosted by the KAIROS Prairies North Decolonization Group with gratitude to our community partners\, in particular University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills and the United Church of Canada’s Reconciliation and Justice Fund. This gathering is free of charge\, including lunch. We do ask you to register\, please\, so we know numbers and can send you material. \nOptional free transportation (carpooling) from Edmonton will be offered and details will follow by email. \nRegistration: https://kairoscanada.org/event/decolonizing-ourselves-residential-school-tour-and-our-future-in-treaty
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/decolonizing-ourselves-residential-school-tour-and-our-future-in-treaty/
LOCATION:Blue Quills University\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regional event,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20250123T233036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T210613Z
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SUMMARY:Learning gathering on unmarked burials
DESCRIPTION:Our Sacred Responsibilities: learning from the Unmarked Burials report and challenging settler denial. \nAll people of all backgrounds welcome to this day-long learning gathering\, open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. We will focus somewhat on the United Church’s responsibilities\, but all backgrounds are welcome as a full part of the day\, and we will not focus only on the United Church. \nTogether we will learn about the recent report on unmarked burials; explore what reparations means; learn about the problem of settler denialism; and practice together how to challenge it. Speakers and knowledge keepers will help us\, and all who come are full participants in helping each other and our communities create a good path forward. \nCommunity\, prayer\, ceremony\, and cultural supports will be part of our day. A separate support space is also available to First Nations\, Métis and Inuit\, respecting that this is a hard topic. \nPractical details\nPlease click here to register. Registration is free but required\, so we can plan for meals.  \nThe full reports from the Office of the Special Interlocutor on Unmarked Burials are available here. (They’re long\, which is one of the reasons we’re offering this learning space.) \nClick here for a PDF poster to share with your community. You can also use the image at the top of this page. \nResource people: elder Wilson Bearhead (invited); elder Dennis Paul;  knowledge keepers Rev John Snow and Rev Tony Snow; Sara Stratton\, Reconciliation and Justice Animator at the General Council of the United Church. \nPlan for our day: 9:30 gathering and coffee; program begins at 10:00AM; we will finish no later than 4:00PM. Our day will include (among other things): prayer and ceremony; an overview of key parts of the report on unmarked burials; reflection from a survivor; what do we and the report mean by “reparations”; what is settler denial\, and how can we challenge it? \nOur space: The building is fully accessible\, and we will be using mics to assist those with hearing needs. We will be in a space where Christian symbols are minimal\, and where smudging and medicines will be part of our day. There is parking on site\, and transit a block away. Lunch and snacks included. \nTravel costs for First Nations\, Métis\, and Inuk participants will be covered. \nOrganized by Indigenous Ministries and Justice of the United Church; Northern Spirit Regional Council: The United Church of Canada; and the Edmonton Cluster of the Being Good Relations Network. Thank you to Spiritual Seekers United in Community/ Southminster-Steinhauer United Church for hosting.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/learning-gathering-on-unmarked-burials/
LOCATION:Southminster-Steinhauer United Church\, 10740-19 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6J 6W9
CATEGORIES:General Council,Intercultural,Regional event,Right Relations
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20241001T190027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T190027Z
UID:10000368-1729105200-1729112400@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:A CIRCLE reading and DISCUSSION of the United Nations Declaration of Right of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
DESCRIPTION:UNDRIP is an international human rights instrument that affirms the minimum standards for the self-determination\, dignity\, and well-being of Indigenous peoples throughout the world. The Declaration came into being in 2007 after more than 20 years of collaboration among Indigenous peoples and states. 143 Nations signed on in 2007.\nCanada signed on in December 2010\, and endorsed the UN Declaration. On June 21\, 2021\, Bill C-15\, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act received Royal Assent and became law. The Act provides a road map for the Government of Canada to work in consultation and cooperation with First Nations\, Inuit and the Métis Nation on the development of an action plan\, including measures to ensure federal laws are consistent with the Declaration.\nWe will be reviewing and discussing why this document is important in the work of truth and reconciliation.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/a-circle-reading-and-discussion-of-the-united-nations-declaration-of-right-of-indigenous-peoples-undrip/
LOCATION:St Albert United Church\, 20 Green Grove Drive\, St Albert\, AB\, T8N 5H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events,Right Relations
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ORGANIZER;CN="St Albert United Church":MAILTO:office@stalbertunited.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20240510T162117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T203641Z
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SUMMARY:Our Children\, Our Future: online film and conversation
DESCRIPTION:The Being Good Relations Network invites you to a webinar in honour of Indigenous History Month: \nOur Children\, Our Future film and conversation \nwith Dr. Patricia Makokis\, Saddle Lake Cree Nation servant leader\, and Hayley Christen\, Coordinator\, First Nations\, Metis and Inuit Learning Services\, Red Deer Public Schools. \nMonday\, June 10\, 2024\, 7:00 to 9:00 pm MDT. \nWe will watch the video together and be in conversation with the film producer and walk organizer Dr. Patricia Makokis about what our children are learning\, how we take part in treaty\, and the possibility of organizing treaty walks and talks in our communities. Hayley Christen will help us understand concern about the proposed new AB social studies curriculum\, and what we can do. \nTo view the first two videos in the series\, see www.treatytalk.com \nZoom connection details: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/83155001968?pwd=wj7UI4C8Hen4VdGqrp17OtP2Zpbfzo.1 \nMeeting ID: 831 5500 1968     Password: 187091        855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/our-children-our-future-online-film-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional event,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20240214T182500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T182500Z
UID:10000281-1708689600-1708693200@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:CCS Friday: Creating Harmonious Space
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, February 23 from 12:00 to 1:00 CST join an online conversation about creating “harmonious space” rather than “safe space”. Harmonious space is the condition in which diversity and inclusion truly grow. Guided by author and educator bell hooks\, who said\, “ Learning takes place in harmonious space” and “Community that allows for risk\, the risk of knowing someone outside your own boundaries is love.” We will consider harmony and risk as opposed to “safety” as the best environment suitable for diversity. \nOur special guest will be Deaconess Adrainne Gray. Adrainne was consecrated a Lutheran Diaconal Association (LDA) deaconess and ordained an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) deacon in 2017. She is currently the Director for Recruitment for the LDA with a focus on Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion and works remotely from her home in Atlanta\, GA. \nCCS Fridays are free. Please register to receive a zoom link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kcOCoqz8tGtf4EgB269gUXM_d-r_sSrqc#/registration \nCCS Fridays are online conversations to help us respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts. These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/ccs-friday-creating-harmonious-space/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events,Intercultural,Right Relations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Christian Studies":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20240112T225024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T225024Z
UID:10000274-1706639400-1706644800@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Church Remit: open learning time part 2
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Church Remit learning time\, Tuesday January 30\, 7:30 PM Central\, 6:30PM Mountain\, we will again have an open learning conversation on the remit on creating an autonomous Indigenous organization within the United Church. This time we are honoured to work with Gloria Cook\, Fisher River Cree Nation and member of the National Indigenous Council; Rev Murray Pruden\, Saddle Lake Cree Nation and Executive Minister\, Indigenous Ministries and Justice; Rev. Shannon McCarthy\, Regional Council Executive Minister. Please click here to register. Be sure to check your email spam folder if you do not get the automated reply from Zoom in your inbox. \nAll welcome\, from any Regional Council you live in\, whether your pastoral charge has voted or not! If you’d like to share this invitation please do so. We strongly encourage everyone to read the latest letter from the General Secretary and to watch two short videos first: Perspectives on the Remit from the National Indigenous Gathering\, and a new video on questions addressed by members of the non-Indigenous church.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/indigenous-church-remit-open-learning-time-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,Regional event,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20230412T181728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T211004Z
UID:10000168-1682172000-1682179200@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Planning for Indigenous History Month: Being Good Relations Webinar
DESCRIPTION:April 22\,  2 – 4  p.m. \nIndigenous History Month is approaching! How will you and your community of faith “Learn\, Understand\, Act” and observe Indigenous Day of Prayer on June 21? Join us for this webinar for tips and support on enhancing your community’s response to the TRC Calls to Action. You will hear what some communities have done\, and have a chance to talk with others on the journey of reconciliation as to what has worked\, what obstacles have been experienced\, and what resources have been helpful. Click here to register!
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/planning-for-indigenous-history-month-being-good-relations-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional event,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230301T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20230207T175114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T200509Z
UID:10000144-1677697200-1677702600@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Being Good Relations Network Learning for Lent Event
DESCRIPTION:Instead of Chocolate\, Why Not Give Up Myths & Misconceptions This Lent?\nJoin Grace Hussey\, BSW\, RSW & Student Minister\, to learn the facts about Canadian Indigenous Issues in a safe online space. We will be reading & discussing Chelsea Vowel’s informative & funny book\, “Indigenous Writes”. Come to 1 or all 5 sessions running Wednesdays 7-8:30pm MST\, from March 1st-29th\, 2023. You are also welcome to sign up & join online as a group! \nWe Hope to see you there! \nPlease Register by Sun. Feb. 26th\, 2023. To register click here\, or scan the QR code. \nContact Grace if you have any questions or concerns.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/learning-for-lent-book-study/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional event,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220827T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20220801T192919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T192919Z
UID:10000012-1661603400-1661626800@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Healing Haunted Histories land and community gathering
DESCRIPTION:Decolonizing Ourselves: Healing Haunted Histories gathering \nMuskeg Lake Cree Nation SK\, 27 August 2022\, 1:00PM- 5:00PM\, followed by community meal\, and optional overnight camping. \nCome for a day on the land\, exploring paths to decolonizing through landlines\, songlines\, and bloodlines.  Elders and knowledge keepers Harry and Germaine Lafond; and authors\, teachers and theologians Elaine Enns\, and Ched Myers will guide us. Overnight camping the evening of Aug 27 available. Info and registration here. More details will be sent following registration. \nLocation: Muskeg Lake Cree Nation\, maskêko sâkahikanihk\, approximately 5 hours’ drive from Edmonton\, 4 hours from Regina\, 1.5 hours from Saskatoon. \nCost: $50\, dinner included\, camping extra. Overnight camping option for the evening of 27 August until noon August 28. Indigenous registrants are invited to come as our guests. The fee is also waived for anyone unwaged/ low wage. \nA little work in advance: We invite you to get the book Healing Haunted Histories and read it. It can be ordered here: https://www.commonword.ca/ResourceView/82/23857 \nClick here for information on the organizers.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/healing-haunted-histories-land-and-community-gathering/
LOCATION:Muskeg Lake Cree Nation\, https://goo.gl/maps/WhBFLTsERkdFPRLm7\, Saskatchewan\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,Regional event,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220629T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20220518T222813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T222919Z
UID:10000004-1656527400-1656532800@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith workshops
DESCRIPTION:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith weekly in June: register now!\nNorthern Spirit\, Living Skies\, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils invite at least one lay member and one ministry personnel from up to 24 communities of faith within our bounds to this series. In four weekly sessions June 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6:30-8:00 PM Mountain Daylight\, we’ll focus on the new book Wait- is this racist? We’ll also bring this work into the Canadian and United Church context with resource people and a focus on the United Church’s Anti Racism Action Plan. \nFacilitation team: Russel Burns (National Indigenous Council)\, Jordan Cantwell (Living Skies)\, and Paul Douglas Walfall (Northern Spirit)\, with possibly more TBA. Thanks to Paul for the spark! \nPlease see the registration form for more details. You can order the book from United Church Resource Distribution; the Region will pay for it. As shipping can be expensive\, consider doing a larger single order with others where possible. \nQuestions\, including setting up your mini team? Please contact staff support Julie Graham and she can contact the facilitation team: jgraham@united-church.ca\nClick here for the Facebook event. Please share all promotion freely.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/anti-racism-action-planning-for-communities-of-faith-workshops/2022-06-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,Regional event,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20220518T222813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T222919Z
UID:10000003-1655922600-1655928000@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith workshops
DESCRIPTION:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith weekly in June: register now!\nNorthern Spirit\, Living Skies\, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils invite at least one lay member and one ministry personnel from up to 24 communities of faith within our bounds to this series. In four weekly sessions June 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6:30-8:00 PM Mountain Daylight\, we’ll focus on the new book Wait- is this racist? We’ll also bring this work into the Canadian and United Church context with resource people and a focus on the United Church’s Anti Racism Action Plan. \nFacilitation team: Russel Burns (National Indigenous Council)\, Jordan Cantwell (Living Skies)\, and Paul Douglas Walfall (Northern Spirit)\, with possibly more TBA. Thanks to Paul for the spark! \nPlease see the registration form for more details. You can order the book from United Church Resource Distribution; the Region will pay for it. As shipping can be expensive\, consider doing a larger single order with others where possible. \nQuestions\, including setting up your mini team? Please contact staff support Julie Graham and she can contact the facilitation team: jgraham@united-church.ca\nClick here for the Facebook event. Please share all promotion freely.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/anti-racism-action-planning-for-communities-of-faith-workshops/2022-06-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,Regional event,Right Relations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20220518T222813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T222919Z
UID:10000002-1655317800-1655323200@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith workshops
DESCRIPTION:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith weekly in June: register now!\nNorthern Spirit\, Living Skies\, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils invite at least one lay member and one ministry personnel from up to 24 communities of faith within our bounds to this series. In four weekly sessions June 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6:30-8:00 PM Mountain Daylight\, we’ll focus on the new book Wait- is this racist? We’ll also bring this work into the Canadian and United Church context with resource people and a focus on the United Church’s Anti Racism Action Plan. \nFacilitation team: Russel Burns (National Indigenous Council)\, Jordan Cantwell (Living Skies)\, and Paul Douglas Walfall (Northern Spirit)\, with possibly more TBA. Thanks to Paul for the spark! \nPlease see the registration form for more details. You can order the book from United Church Resource Distribution; the Region will pay for it. As shipping can be expensive\, consider doing a larger single order with others where possible. \nQuestions\, including setting up your mini team? Please contact staff support Julie Graham and she can contact the facilitation team: jgraham@united-church.ca\nClick here for the Facebook event. Please share all promotion freely.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/anti-racism-action-planning-for-communities-of-faith-workshops/2022-06-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,Regional event,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20220518T222813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T222919Z
UID:10000001-1654713000-1654718400@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith workshops
DESCRIPTION:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith weekly in June: register now!\nNorthern Spirit\, Living Skies\, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils invite at least one lay member and one ministry personnel from up to 24 communities of faith within our bounds to this series. In four weekly sessions June 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6:30-8:00 PM Mountain Daylight\, we’ll focus on the new book Wait- is this racist? We’ll also bring this work into the Canadian and United Church context with resource people and a focus on the United Church’s Anti Racism Action Plan. \nFacilitation team: Russel Burns (National Indigenous Council)\, Jordan Cantwell (Living Skies)\, and Paul Douglas Walfall (Northern Spirit)\, with possibly more TBA. Thanks to Paul for the spark! \nPlease see the registration form for more details. You can order the book from United Church Resource Distribution; the Region will pay for it. As shipping can be expensive\, consider doing a larger single order with others where possible. \nQuestions\, including setting up your mini team? Please contact staff support Julie Graham and she can contact the facilitation team: jgraham@united-church.ca\nClick here for the Facebook event. Please share all promotion freely.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/anti-racism-action-planning-for-communities-of-faith-workshops/2022-06-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,Regional event,Right Relations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20210119T154523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T141706Z
UID:10000036-1613588400-1613595600@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Perspectives on K-12 Education for Reconciliation Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Remembering the Children Society presents a panel discussion on the inclusion of Indian Residential Schools history in the new Alberta curriculum. \nPlease join us to listen to qualified and knowledgeable education partners discuss their perspective on why the Alberta government needs to “Make age-appropriate curriculum on residential schools\, Treaties\, and Aboriginal peoples’ historical and contemporary contributions to Canada a mandatory education requirement for Kindergarten to Grade Twelve students.” \nOur goal is that the participants will gain increased knowledge and understanding of this issue and be prepared to share their feedback when Alberta Education Ministry allows for public input in Stage 5 of the development of the new curriculum later in 2021. \nFebruary 17th\, 2021\, 7:00 – 9:00 pm              SAVE THE DATE!            \nVirtual meeting – Zoom Link available by registering for the event \nRegistration information will be available shortly; please check https://www.facebook.com/reconciliation4all/  \nPanel members\nMelissa Purcell \nCharlene Bearhead \nWilson Bearhead \nFourth panel member TBA \nModerator: Morris Flewwelling
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/perspectives-on-k-12-education-for-reconciliation-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event,Right Relations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20200601T234928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T234928Z
UID:10000068-1593352800-1593360000@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Sundays in June: Foundations of the Indigenous Church in the United Church
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday in June at 2:00 PM in AB and SK: come explore the foundations of the Indigenous Church in the United Church of Canada. These sessions are open to everyone to come and learn. For additional information or to register\, please contact: right.relations@hillhurstunited.com\nSessions:\nJune 7 – Foundations: Indigenous Women’s Spirituality with Rev. Bernice Saulteaux\nJune 14 – Formation: Indigeneity in Christian Formation with the Very Reverend Stan McKay\nJune 21 – Indigenous People’s Day/Mission: The Indigenous Church\, Mission and Call with Rev. John Snow Jr.\nJune 28 – Vision: The Caretakers Report and the Future Indigenous Church with Adrian Jacobs\, Keeper of the Circle\, Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centre. \nMany thanks to these elders and knowledge keepers\, and to the Right Relations Circle at Hillhurst United Church in Calgary\, for offering us the space to learn together.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/sundays-in-june-foundations-of-the-indigenous-church-in-the-united-church/2020-06-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event,Right Relations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20200601T234928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T234928Z
UID:10000067-1592748000-1592755200@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Sundays in June: Foundations of the Indigenous Church in the United Church
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday in June at 2:00 PM in AB and SK: come explore the foundations of the Indigenous Church in the United Church of Canada. These sessions are open to everyone to come and learn. For additional information or to register\, please contact: right.relations@hillhurstunited.com\nSessions:\nJune 7 – Foundations: Indigenous Women’s Spirituality with Rev. Bernice Saulteaux\nJune 14 – Formation: Indigeneity in Christian Formation with the Very Reverend Stan McKay\nJune 21 – Indigenous People’s Day/Mission: The Indigenous Church\, Mission and Call with Rev. John Snow Jr.\nJune 28 – Vision: The Caretakers Report and the Future Indigenous Church with Adrian Jacobs\, Keeper of the Circle\, Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centre. \nMany thanks to these elders and knowledge keepers\, and to the Right Relations Circle at Hillhurst United Church in Calgary\, for offering us the space to learn together.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/sundays-in-june-foundations-of-the-indigenous-church-in-the-united-church/2020-06-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event,Right Relations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20200611T021756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T021856Z
UID:10000061-1592506800-1592512200@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Treaty Walk – a Journey for Common Ground video and conversation
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday evening June 18 at 7 pm\, Mill Woods United Church is hosting a Zoom discussion of a new video\, which focuses on Indigenous and non-Indigenous people learning to live together on common ground. We hope that watching the video and joining the discussion will help prepare us for the Indigenous Day of Prayer on Sunday June 21. \nClick here to register for the Zoom meeting on June 18. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the meeting. \nClick here to watch the 47-minute video Treaty Walk – a Journey for Common Ground. It documents a 15-day walk from Edmonton to Calgary of a group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Albertans and others in the summer of 2019. The video is a sequel to one called Treaty Talk\, which was screened at Mill Woods United in February: www.treatytalk.com \n 
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/treaty-walk-a-journey-for-common-ground-video-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Mill Woods United Church\, 15 Grand Meadow Cres\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6L 1A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events,Right Relations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20200609T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T162900Z
UID:10000059-1592247600-1592253000@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Being Good Relations North West Cluster gathering
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\nIf you’re working on decolonization\, truth-telling\, and reconciliation in your community or congregation\, you’re invited to a time of online conversation\, support\, and planning. People who are Witnesses within the Being Good Relations Network are of course also welcome. People of all backgrounds welcome; we expect to focus somewhat on the United Church community and our responsibilities within our Apology\, UNDRIP\, and the TRC Calls to Action. \nNorth West: This area covers (west of Hwy 2 and north of Hwy 13) Barrhead\, Busby\, Dawson Creek\, Devon\, Drayton Valley\,  Edson\, Fort St. John\, Fort Nelson\, Grande Prairie\, Grande Cache\, Hay River\,  High Prairie\, Hinton\, Jasper\, Onoway\, Peace River\, Pickardville\, Slave Lake\, Spruce Grove\, Stony Plain\, Swan Hills\, Telfordville\, Valleyview\, Wembley\, Westlock\, Whitecourt\, Yellowknife and all points in between. Hosted by Grace Hussey in Grande Prairie\, with resource person and KAIROS Blanket Exercise co-ordinator Ian Hopfe of Bigstone Cree Nation. \nDay:  Monday\, June 15\, 2020\nTime:  7:00-8:30 pm  in AB\nZoom link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/93220667155
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/being-good-relations-north-west-cluster-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event,Right Relations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20200601T234928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T234928Z
UID:10000066-1592143200-1592150400@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Sundays in June: Foundations of the Indigenous Church in the United Church
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday in June at 2:00 PM in AB and SK: come explore the foundations of the Indigenous Church in the United Church of Canada. These sessions are open to everyone to come and learn. For additional information or to register\, please contact: right.relations@hillhurstunited.com\nSessions:\nJune 7 – Foundations: Indigenous Women’s Spirituality with Rev. Bernice Saulteaux\nJune 14 – Formation: Indigeneity in Christian Formation with the Very Reverend Stan McKay\nJune 21 – Indigenous People’s Day/Mission: The Indigenous Church\, Mission and Call with Rev. John Snow Jr.\nJune 28 – Vision: The Caretakers Report and the Future Indigenous Church with Adrian Jacobs\, Keeper of the Circle\, Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centre. \nMany thanks to these elders and knowledge keepers\, and to the Right Relations Circle at Hillhurst United Church in Calgary\, for offering us the space to learn together.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/sundays-in-june-foundations-of-the-indigenous-church-in-the-united-church/2020-06-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event,Right Relations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20200604T181528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T181528Z
UID:10000069-1591902000-1591907400@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Being Good Relations North East Cluster gathering
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\nIf you’re working on decolonization\, truth-telling\, and reconciliation in your community or congregation\, you’re invited to a time of online conversation\, support\, and planning. People who are Witnesses within the Being Good Relations Network are of course also welcome. People of all backgrounds welcome; we expect to focus somewhat on the United Church community and our responsibilities within our Apology\, UNDRIP\, and the TRC Calls to Action. \nNorth East: This area covers (east of Hwy 2 and north of Hwy 13)  Ardrossan\, Athabasca\, Bonnyville\, Camrose\, Cold Lake\,  Daysland\, Lamont\, Fort McMurray\, Fort Saskatchewan\, Goodfish Lake\, Hardisty\, Killam\, Leduc\, Lloydminister\, Morinville\,  Saddle Lake\, Sedgewick\, St.Paul\, Sturgeon Valley\, Tofield\, Two Hills\, Vegreville\, Vermillion\, Viking\, Wainwright\, Wetaskiwin and all points in between. \nHosted by Cecile Fausak in Athabasca\, with hopes to be joined by Arthur Steinhauer of Saddle Lake Cree Nation.\nDay:  Thursday\, June 11\, 2020\nTime:  7:00-8:30 pm  in AB\nZoom link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/97468052899
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/being-good-relations-north-east-cluster-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event,Right Relations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20200604T182002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T182002Z
UID:10000040-1591729200-1591734600@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Edmonton area Being Good Relations Cluster gathering
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! \nIf you’re working on decolonization\, truth-telling\, and reconciliation in your community or congregation\, you’re invited to a time of online conversation\, support\, and planning. People who are Witnesses within the Being Good Relations Network are of course also welcome. People of all backgrounds welcome; we expect to focus somewhat on the United Church community and our responsibilities within our Apology\, UNDRIP\, and the TRC Calls to Action. We will gather by geographic area: \nEdmonton: This area covers the City of Edmonton\, as well as St. Albert and Sherwood Park. \nHosted by Shelley Sabo from Grace United in Edmonton. Kathy Hamelin\, Community Grandmother\, Kohkom Kisewatisiwin Society\, will be joining us. \nDay: Tuesday\, June 9\, 2020\nTime: 7 – 8:30 pm\nZoom link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/92911469593\nNeed to phone in? 1-855 703 8985 (Canada Toll-free) and enter meeting ID 9291 1469 593
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/edmonton-area-being-good-relations-cluster-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event,Right Relations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205648
CREATED:20200601T234928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T234928Z
UID:10000065-1591624800-1591632000@northernspiritrc.ca
SUMMARY:Sundays in June: Foundations of the Indigenous Church in the United Church
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday in June at 2:00 PM in AB and SK: come explore the foundations of the Indigenous Church in the United Church of Canada. These sessions are open to everyone to come and learn. For additional information or to register\, please contact: right.relations@hillhurstunited.com\nSessions:\nJune 7 – Foundations: Indigenous Women’s Spirituality with Rev. Bernice Saulteaux\nJune 14 – Formation: Indigeneity in Christian Formation with the Very Reverend Stan McKay\nJune 21 – Indigenous People’s Day/Mission: The Indigenous Church\, Mission and Call with Rev. John Snow Jr.\nJune 28 – Vision: The Caretakers Report and the Future Indigenous Church with Adrian Jacobs\, Keeper of the Circle\, Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centre. \nMany thanks to these elders and knowledge keepers\, and to the Right Relations Circle at Hillhurst United Church in Calgary\, for offering us the space to learn together.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/sundays-in-june-foundations-of-the-indigenous-church-in-the-united-church/2020-06-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event,Right Relations
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