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Overview The Apology of The Presbyterian Church in Canada (2024) Indigenous Relations Mandate Our Confession Prayer of Lament Residential Schools and the Presbyterian Church in Canada Stories Truth and Reconciliation Report Orange Shirt Day Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People Indigenous Spiritual Practices and the Church Resources for Indigenous Culture & Practices Indigenous Canada Course

St. Andrew’s is committed to continuing to learn about residential schools, the devastation and harm that these schools have caused to generations of Indigenous families, and the role of the church in causing the many layers of injury. We also are committed to establishing positive, meaningful relationships with our Indigenous neighbours and continuing towards reconciliation. 

With theses goals and intentions in mind, an Indigenous Relations Team (IRT) has been assembled within St. Andrew’s with the following summarized mandate; 

In partnership with Indigenous neighbours, the Indigenous Relations Team  (IRT) guides and supports activities, programs and learning opportunities that promote indigenous relationships based on mutual trust and  respect.

(CLICK HERE) for the full mandate of the Indigenous Relations Team 

We invite everyone to explore the content of this Indigenous Relations web page with the hopes of:

  • Furthering our understanding of Indigenous history and culture;
  • Expanding our understanding of the impact of colonialism and the church’s role with Residential Schools and the harms caused to generations of Indigenous peoples;
  • Moving towards establishing and strengthening relationships with our Indigenous neighbours.

 

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