Indigenous Ministry Events for September – October 2022

Season of Creation 2022

September 30 – Truth and Reconciliation Day Commemoration – Noontime Worship on YouTube – 12 NOON MDT. We commemorate this Truth and Reconciliation Day with a moment of silence for those who died in the Residential School genocide.” Service will go live HERE

September 30 – Truth and Reconciliation Day – Interdenominational Clergy Panel – 8 PM MDT.
We welcome Indigenous Clergy members of other faith traditions to speak about their experience of reconciliation within their denominations and the work ahead. Please register HERE

October 1 – Sisters in Spirit Day – Wellness Workshop – 1 PM to 4 PM (Location TBD)
This is a wellness workshop open to all Indigenous women who experience grief, anxiety and mourning for those lost to MMIWG2S+ violence and genocide. Please register HERE

October 2 – Sister in Spirit Day – Memorial Service – 2 PM – Online (Zoom)
“We remember our Sisters in Spirit who have been lost to hate, intolerance, domestic violence, abuse and murder in our community, and pray for action to end this genocide. Please register HERE

October 4 – Sisters in Spirit Day honours MMIWG2S+ and shows support for their loved ones as we work together to end this genocide. Please watch for local Vigils and events in your area and choose to participate in them.

For more information, contact Tony Snow, Indigenous Minister, Chinook Winds Region.