This Network began as the “Living into Right Relations Committee” following a General Council initiative in 2008. Every former Conference (regional church body) was invited to invite 3 Indigenous and 3 non-Indigenous people to work together in living out the apologies and encourage participation in the hearings being held by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), which concluded in 2015. Read on for an invitation for today; and invitation to action; and to learn about our roots.
We invite you to:
Like our Facebook page
Identify a Witness in your faith community (click here to learn more about this)
Use the many videos, books, and other resources that Indigenous artists and writers have created, including resources, events, and actions shared in the newsfeed directly below;
Invite Indigenous speakers to help challenge racism and white privilege, and appreciate the gifts of Indigenous peoples.
Mark Indigenous History Month (June); Orange Shirt Day (September 30) and other important moments by committing to highlighting Indigenous justice and voices in your circles.
Our hearts are strong.
To sign up to be a Witness, join the newsletter list, and to connect with the Network, please contact the network through its staff supports:
Julie Graham, Northern Spirit, jgraham@united-church.ca
Chris Mah Poy, Chinook Winds, ChrisMahPoy@united-church.ca
Being Good Relations news and resources
Acimowin Opaspiw Society rebirths Ashmont United Church building
We’re living in a difficult period of numbers decline for many parts of the United Church, even as we also explore new ways of being in ministry. Out of that decline and related property releases...
Indigenous Peoples Month: resources and events
Being grounded in the community is an important way of honouring this Canada/ Northern Turtle Island-wide month. Please have a look for local options you can engage and support through public...
Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith
Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith weekly in June: register now! Northern Spirit, Living Skies, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils invite at least one lay member and one...
Have a Heart Day for First Nations children
All United Church Communities of Faith are invited to take some time by February 14 to mark a different kind of Valentine’s Day. Have a Heart Day is a project of the First Nations Child and Family...
Being Good Relations Network update, September 2021
Greetings, all in the Being Good relations Network, elders, knowledge keepers, and friends: This is a longish newsletter, because a lot has been going on. You can share it widely with others by...
Edmonton Mayoral Candidates Forum
The Greater Edmonton Alliance is composed of community, faith, and labour organizations. Our alliance is advocating for change that benefits all residents in the community. At the Edmonton Mayoral...
Hold space for important justice days this fall
Enjoy the rest of the summer; this is just a small reminder of important spaces for education and prayer coming up in the fall. We’ll include links to resources closer to the time. We hope these...
Moderator’s Statement on Residential Schools Burial Sites
United Church Moderator, the Right Rev. Dr. Richard Bott has issued a statement of the United Church response re cemeteries and unmarked burials associated with residential schools. For the full...
Moderator message: Doing our own work as the non-Indigenous church
Moderator Rt Rev Richard Bott, 29 June 2021, originally posted on his Facebook page: Over the past few days, I've been hearing a number of settler communities of faith who are looking for contacts...
Regional statement on Cowessess First Nation’s announcement of 751 graves
Northern Regional Council of The United Church of Canada mourns with the community of Cowessess First Nation and all Indigenous communities on the announcement of the 751 graves found at the former...
