Moderator’s National Indigenous Peoples Day Message 2024

National Indigenous Peoples Day is on June 21, and June is National Indigenous Peoples Month in Canada. It is a time to recognize Indigenous Peoples, languages, contributions, and cultures that have been here since time immemorial. We can all take specific actions to celebrate or recognize these occasions.

To the Indigenous Church, and especially our elders, Walis Gayasixa (thank you) for the ways that you have fought, sometimes against all hope, for recognition and respect in The United Church of Canada. All of the ways we are bridging faith and culture today are because of your tireless efforts for a daring justice grounded in deep spirituality.

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Month, and please do something to participate in Indigenous Peoples Day this June 21.