National Truth and Reconciliation Day

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.

We want to acknowledge the families who lost loved ones in residential schools across Canada. We continue to pray for the families and take action by educating ourselves on Indigenous history. We commit to listening, learning, and caring.

Below are some helpful resources for further education & awareness:

• University of Alberta - Free Course - Indigenous Canada

• Facebook - Canada's Outdoor Learning Store - 21 Days to Educate (yourself) -  Indigenous History

• Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts

• Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action

• Legacy of Hope - Residential School Survivor Stories

"If we claim that we have fellowship with Him but keep living in darkness, we are lying and not practising the truth."
1 John 1:6