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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250906T103000
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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:20260325T183000
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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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