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The Indigenous Reconciliation Fund was established to accept donations from 73 Catholic Dioceses across the country and to advance healing and reconciliation initiatives, fulfilling the $30 million financial commitment made by Canada’s Bishops in September 2021. I am pleased to share […]
Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle member Rosella Kinoshameg joins with women in ministry to meet with Pope Francis on the eve of the Synod. / Rosella Kinoshameg, member du Cercle Notre-Dame de Guadalupe, se joint aux femmes […]
A new six-part series explores the history of the First Nations peoples of Canada and aims to provide a path forward for Truth and Reconciliation in the country.
Understanding Indigenous History: A Path Forward, produced by University Canada West, is […]
This week’s theme is “Intergenerational Effects”. We invite you to share these resources widely within your communities to encourage further learning and discussion.
In this video, the Most Rev. Donald Bolen, Archbishop of Regina, reflects on the readings of the third Sunday of Advent, where we hear John the Baptist’s invitation […]
“God did holy things in the Lakota culture, long before the missionaries arrived.” (From “Walking the Good Red Road”)
Nicholas Black Elk drew close to God by his embrace of Indigenous (Lakota) and Catholic spirituality. Learn more about his life and legacy by clicking here https://blackelkcanonization.com
Nov 1 -7 For a brief reflection on the treaty relationship click: An Indigenous view on treaties Sol Mamakwa, Member of Provincial Parliament, Kiiwetinoong. Official Opposition Critic for Indigenous & Treaty Relations
The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SSVP) on-line newsletter includes information gathered in honour of September 30-National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is available here; please scroll down to the Social Justice section.
The Oblate Spirit is available online here; it includes an article by Joe Gunn on page 15, the 1991 Oblate apology on page 17, prayer on page 18 and more information on page 19-20. Have a read in preparation for Orange Shirt Day September 30; read the orange shirt […]
Pastoral letter by Archbishop Richard Gagnon of Winnipeg to the First Nations communities and to all the People of God in the Archdiocese. (In the diocesan paper June 3, 2015. Scroll down to page 3:)
A Pastoral Letter was issued to the people of the Archdiocese of Ottawa regarding Reconciliation with Aboriginal Peoples by Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, S.J. (Scroll down to page 3:)