Forging Right Relations

Strategic Objective: Deepen Indigenization and healing in The United Church of Canada towards self-determination and the possibility of reconciliation.

Self Governing

A fully self-governing Indigenous Church within the United Church will be created and developed, implementing the Calls to the Church.

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Key Activities

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Structure/Model: Indigenous Church

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Funding model: Indigenous Church

 

Indigenous Testamur

 

Theologies/Spiritualities: Indigenous ways

 

Indigenous Youth Leadership

 

New Indigenous Ministries

Accomplishments and Challenges

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** Note that Indigenous pathways is using another process other than key results methodology for their reporting. **

For questions on the Strategic Plan, or for a summary of all 2024 Operational Plan Activities including descriptions, contact  planning@united-church.ca .

A river rushing by in a forest.

NIEC Initiates Process to Re-Establish a National Indigenous Council

New Terms of Reference and process of nomination for a new National Indigenous Council are introduced, and an invitation extended to all Indigenous… continue reading
A graphic advertising Indigenous participation in COP30.

Indigenous Delegates at COP30 to Represent Turtle Island and United Church

United Church participates with KAIROS Canada in a global, women-led delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) and the… continue reading
A large crowd of people wearing orange shirts sitting outside of the Canadian Parliament buildings.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Events Provide Moment for Reflection

At events honouring residential school survivors, United Church members reflected on the damage of the past and on the way forward
A group of people walking along a pathway wearing orange shirts.

Campaign Raised More than $31K for Indigenous Education

2025 sees most funds raised in the history of the Alvin Dixon Run/Walk; all proceeds from the triennial event go to the Alvin Dixon Memorial Bursary… continue reading
An orange t-shirt with the words Every Child Matters hangs in a tree in a garden

United Church Designates a Special Sunday for Orange Shirt Day

Since 2013, Orange Shirt Day (September 30) honours Indigenous children who were forcibly removed from their families, homes, and communities. Many… continue reading
Attendees to the National Indigenous Spiritual Council sit in the closing circle

Elders Have Set a Path Forward for the Indigenous Church

The National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering met in Winnipeg from November 29 through December 2 for a time of discussion, reflection, and prayer.
Eagle stands on a medicine wheel with a Bible below and a cross above.

NISG to Create Framework to Help the Indigenous Church Move Forward

National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering (NISG) to meet in Winnipeg November 29 to December 1, 2024, to build a shared understanding of leadership and… continue reading

Moderator’s Orange Shirt Day Message 2024

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This is a day to reflect, pray, and learn, and to honour… continue reading

Remembering Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, and Buffalo Woman

Please join in prayer to support the families of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, and the unidentified woman called Buffalo Woman.
Youth participants at NISG 2023 raise a teepee

2023 National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering Concludes on July 30

We give thanks for the opportunity to gather and give room to many strong voices.

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