The Commission on Justice and Peace of the Canadian Council of Churches sent a letter to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada in support of the Government of Canada’s commitment to pass legislation to create a framework… Read more →
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Evangelicals’ Indigenous-Settler working group commits to ‘costly solidarity’
by Steve Heinrichs • • 0 Comments
It would be a grievous shame if we (Canada) lost this moment – this opportunity to face and redress our own founding sins – to reconcile and reset for the possibility of “relations based in justice.” There are some significant… Read more →
Around Town: Business as Mission, Bill C-262, Cherry Docs, Alzheimer Café . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
BAM, Business as Mission. The acronym and the term are becoming familiar, but many are still not quite sure what to make of the movement. How well do business and mission really mix? Anyone who cares about either would do… Read more →
Kinder Morgan and reconciliation – it’s time to move our feet
by Jason Wood • • 1 Comment
Last Saturday (March 10) I and several other members of Earthkeepers: Christians for Climate Justice marched with thousands of people against the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion. Led by members of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, as well as other nations from across… Read more →
‘Your name is Bridge’: Personal call to reconciliation shared with whole church
by Milissa Ewing • • 2 Comments
Tenth Church’s senior pastor Ken Shigematsu spoke about Truth and Reconciliation September 17. Speaking with him was Milissa Ewing, pastor of family ministries. Following is her address, which is particularly timely as we look for ways to follow up on the Walk… Read more →
Around Town: Rising Eagle, Maple Ridge homeless, John Conway . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 2 Comments
Churches in the Tri-Cities area are supporting an initiative which draws inspiration from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), July 7 at Lafarge Lake Amphitheatre in Coquitlam. The Rising Eagle Reconciliation Concert “will include apologies, speeches [Kenny Blacksmith], celebrations, music [Art… Read more →
Walking from Wrongs to Rights: UN Declaration shows the way
by Laurel Dykstra • • 1 Comment
Three years ago this month, 70,000 Vancouverites took to the streets in the Walk for Reconciliation, committing to a new relationship between settlers and Indigenous peoples. Coming up soon (October 14 – 15), Walking from Wrongs to Rights will help… Read more →
Truth and Reconciliation follow-up: National commitments, local action
by Flyn Ritchie • • 2 Comments
Leaders of all branches of the church are committed to following up on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). There are several signs of hope, and a number of ways that Vancouverites can continue to educate themselves and participate in… Read more →
Around Town: UGM’s Summer Connect, School’s Out at Playland, Bell Ringing . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Princess Street will close between Hastings and Cordova June 17 to make room for Union Gospel Mission’s fourth annual Summer Connect. People who are homeless, at-risk or struggling will be able to connect with 40 service providers on the street… Read more →