Pastoral Letter from Blair Odney “Generations have been looking for their children, asking, ‘where did they go? Can you imagine your children taken away, never to return?” Treena Duncan and I, together with Regional Indigenous Minister Rev. John Snow, were … Continue reading →
A key part of KUC’s ministry is working towards reconciliation with Indigenous people in Canada. This means acknowledging the painful history, in which the United Church played a role. It also means working towards making connections and renewing relationships, and … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a centre for community and spiritual discovery invites you …. …for a special screening of the CBC Documentary “Colonization Road” on National Aboriginal Day, Wednesday, June 21, at 7 pm. Anishinaabe comedian and activist Ryan McMahon takes us to … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a centre for community and spiritual discovery invites you …. …..to a free screening ….. to consider “How colonized are you?” ….. to bring your friends to see/hear Anishinaabe comedian and activist Ryan McMahon.
Continue reading →Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 9 PM on CBC-TV. Episode available within Canada only. Since Europeans arrived on these shores, roads have been built to bring settlers across the country, connect them with resources to create industry and ultimately … Continue reading →
New Aboriginal Ministries Coordinator Background to the Aboriginal Ministry, Building Right Relationships: Ian McLean, the diaconal ministry student, worked with KUC as our Aboriginal Ministries Coordinator, from Sept. last year until this past June. He initiated the Aboriginal Ministries program … Continue reading →
The United Church of Canada and the United Church of Christ on mascots, racial stereotyping, and reconciliation. Published on October 14, 2016 by The United Church of Canada <http://www.united-church.ca/news/not-my-mascot-just-call-them-cleveland> As the American League Championship Series gets underway, The United Church of … Continue reading →
“On behalf of all of us, thank you.” Click on the link to hear the voice of Mona Jules pronounce, in the Secwepemc language: “On behalf of all of us, thank you.” Thank you to Ian McLean for leading in Aboriginal Relations … Continue reading →
Join us as we celebrate KUC’s Aboriginal Ministry on Sunday, June 19th. Planned activities include traditional song and prayer in the Secwepemc language. And we will “Break Bannock” together after worship. Focus Scripture: Galatians 3:23 – 29
Continue reading →13 people visited the Secwepemc Museum and toured the Heritage Park May 3rd. Tour guide Daniel gave some history of First Nations, and particularly government policy and residential school history, then we browsed the Museum which incorporates the oral history and … Continue reading →
