You Cannot Rename Away Our History
What are we doing when we reach for a language we do not speak, on behalf of a country that has spent four centuries attempting to erase it? I went on a bit of a deep dive… and I’m inviting you to come along with me.
A Harder Acknowledgement
What would it take to write an acknowledgement that named genocide and ecocide honestly, and locally?
Truth & Reconciliation Resources for 2026
Next month is September and perhaps you are making plans to recognize or participate in Orange Shirt Day and The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30… I’d humbly offer a few suggestions for your reading and listening as you prepare and plan.
Truth & Reconciliation 2025
May we continue to educate ourselves, reflect, and be spurred to action as we pursue justice and healing for Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Resources for Learning, Truth & Reconciliation
Today we pause to reflect, lament, and recommit ourselves to the work of healing and justice. At Ministry Forum, we’re marking this week by weaving threads of reconciliation through everything we do—our podcast, blog, social media, and resource hub. Today, we offer you a curated roundup of past posts and a few fresh resources to support your own learning and leadership in the work of reconciliation.
Truth and Reconciliation Through Worship
Worship is not just a time for praise but also for reflection, lament, and commitment. When we include elements of Truth and Reconciliation in our services, we:
Acknowledge the Church’s role and recognize the harm that has been done, particularly in the context of residential schools and colonialism, and taking steps toward healing.
Create Space for Lament, acknowledge the pain and suffering endured by Indigenous peoples, while offering prayers for healing and justice.
Celebrate Indigenous wisdom by incorporating Indigenous spirituality and cultural elements can enrich our understanding of God and creation.
Commit to Action as worship inspires and motivates us to take tangible steps toward reconciliation beyond Sunday morning.
Indigenous Ministries of the Presbyterian Church in Canada
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. How will you be marking this day in your ministry context? For those in our Presbyterian Church in Canada community, I’d suggest supporting one of our Indigenous ministries.