OTTAWA: Opening of the Witness Blanket

The Witness Blanket, a wood -based art installation, incorporating more than 800 collected objects, stands in eternal witness to the effects of the residential school era. Speakers include: Elder Clarence Wolfleg Sr, City of Calgary John Fischer, Board of Director,...

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TORONTO: Indifferent No More: Truth and Reconciliation in our Community

Living into Right Relations Truth & Reconciliation in our Community Join the panel discussion with: Gladys Radek: Elder, co-founder of "Walk for Justice" Rev Riscylla Shaw: Anglican Diocese Toronto, representative to TRC Representative from York Region District School Board Registration:...

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SIMCOE: Gimme Shelter: The Right to Housing

Michael Shapcott, long-time housing and homelessness advocate and member of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness will be hosted by Simcoe County KAIROS. Join us for his talk, a panel discussion with local participants and refreshments. For more information, contact...

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SASKATOON: Voices of our Sisters

An Ecumenical Response to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls What can we as church do to be in solidarity with those working to solve the crisis of murdered and missing Aboriginal woman and girls? What can I do?...

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TORONTO: KAIROS/United Church Watershed Walk

Join Susie Henderson and Beth Baskin for a walk through the Lower Don watershed as we seek to "re-place" church in the natural world and reconnect to our watershed and all the beings, past and present, human and non-human, with...

TORONTO: Church Truth and Reconciliation in Canada

Part of the Wednesday Speaker Series Esther Wesley, Ojibway woman leads informative and moving blanket exercise and discussion. All are welcome! Taste Refreshments! Meet Friends! Come learn! See Displays!

OTTAWA: Healing through Prayers & Music For New Life

ST MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH INVITES YOU TO FOUR SPECIAL SERVICES HEALING THROUGH PRAYER & MUSIC WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 7:30 PM Prayers & Music For New Life WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 7:30 PM Prayers & Music For Refreshment WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 7:30...

OTTAWA: Art Showcase Mass Blanket Exercise Fundraiser

A7G and KAIROS are fundraising to bring a mass blanket exercise to Parliament Hill on June 1. The exercise will be one of the events during the closing of the Truth ad Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada PRIZES. FOOD....

WINNIPEG: Sisters In Spirit 11th Annual Walk

You are cordially invited to attend the Sisters In Spirit Walk 11th Annual Mother's Day Walk remembering Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women. On May 10th, we will gather at The St.Regis Hotel at 12:30 pm. The "walk" begins at 1:00...

TORONTO: NEWMARKET: Film: Niigaanibatowaad – Front Runners (2007)

You are invited to watch the film Niigaanibatowaad: FrontRunners (2007). In 1967, ten Indigenous young men were chosen to carry the torch from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Winnipeg for the Pan American Games. When the runners arrived at the stadium,...

OTTAWA: Healing through Prayers & Music For Refreshment

ST MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH INVITES YOU TO FOUR SPECIAL SERVICES HEALING THROUGH PRAYER & MUSIC WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 7:30 PM Prayers & Music For New Life WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 7:30 PM Prayers & Music For Refreshment WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 7:30...

OTTAWA: The Mission (1986): 4 Thursdays, 4 Films for Truth and Reconciliation

April 30: Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) May 7: Niigaanibatowaad: FrontRunners (2007) May 14: The Mission (1986) May 21: Muffins for Granny (2007) Films start at 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, 253 Echo Drive; admission is free. http://www.ottawa.anglican.ca/All-My-Relations.html

PLANTAGENET: 17th Annual Kateri Healing and Reconciliation Conference

About the Conference: Saint Kateri Healing & Reconciliation Conferences are national gatherings of Indigenous people for prayer, healing and worship. The lighting of the Sacred Fire and Grand Entry of all Nations begins on Friday, May 15 at 6:30pm. Keynote...

WINNIPEG: Heart Garden Ceremony

North Kildonan United Church in Winnipeg is planning a Heart Garden ceremony on May 17 as well as the planting of a Bleeding Heart perennial in our front garden. Time to be confirmed. http://www.nkuc.ca (204) 667-7408 nkuc@mts.net

OTTAWA: Witness Blanket Art Installation

Witness Blanket, by artist Carey Newman (Ha-yalth-kingeme), will be on display at Ottawa City Hall. For more information about the art work that contains 800 artifacts, and for the current touring schedule visit: http://www.witnessblanket.ca TOURING SCHEDULE (subject to change, visit...

OTTAWA: Public Symposium on Free, Prior and Informed Consent

Free, Prior and Informed Consent: A symposium on human rights, Indigenous protocols and good practice Wednesday, May 20th, 9-5 pm University of Ottawa, Fauteux Hall, Room 147 57 Louis Pasteur There will be an online webinar component. For more information...

TORONTO: Church, Truth and Reconciliation in Canada

Wednesday Speaker Series: Bishop Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Bishop, speaks about the impact of the Doctrine of Discovery and the attempt at reconciliation by some churches and the First Nations, Inuit and Metis People. All are welcome! Taste Refreshments! Meet...

OTTAWA: Healing through Prayers & Music For Renewal

ST MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH INVITES YOU TO FOUR SPECIAL SERVICES HEALING THROUGH PRAYER & MUSIC WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 7:30 PM Prayers & Music For New Life WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 7:30 PM Prayers & Music For Refreshment WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 7:30...

ORANGEVILLE: Cultural Heritage Symposium Indigenous Women Rising

Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle, CFUW Orangeville & District in partnership with DAREarts First Roots, is presenting a Cultural Heritage Symposium Indigenous Women Rising We have an interesting, informative and beautiful array of presentations planned. We are honoured to have...

KAWARTHA LAKES: Peace Vigil & Planting of Heart Garden

Kawartha Highlands Presbytery of the United Church of Canada warmly welcomes you to join us for a peace vigil. This event is open to everyone, free of charge In solidarity with people in Canada and around the world as we...

TORONTO: Pentecost Worship Service and Planting of Heart Garden

Pentecost Worship Service at The Church of the Holy Trinity at 10:30am, featuring singer songwriter Lynn Harrison and the Fallen Angels. This intergenerational service will explore the Spirit's impetus to right relations and will include the making and planting of...

OTTAWA: Healing through Prayers & Music For Reconciliation

ST MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH INVITES YOU TO FOUR SPECIAL SERVICES HEALING THROUGH PRAYER & MUSIC WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 7:30 PM Prayers & Music For New Life WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 7:30 PM Prayers & Music For Refreshment WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 7:30...