MCS - Indigenous-Settler Relations

From the organization's website: https://mcsask.ca/what-we-do/programs

Indigenous-Settler Relations Indigenous-Settler Relations helps Mennonite communities grow in our awareness of host peoples and the realities of settler colonialism, and nurture justice-based friendships. Our aim is to honour the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action and live into the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as we pursue the costly path of Christ. Mennonite Church Canada's Indigenous-Settler Relations program works to support interested congregations and regional working groups through prayerful dialogue, sharing of educational and financial resources, and collective action. We help connect constituent communities to Indigenous and settler persons, teachers, theological and social justice organizations that can be of help, and who are interested in pursuing peace and justice together. Critical to this work is Indigenous theological learning - theology not simply for native peoples, but for non-natives too. The Mennonite expression of Christian faith is beautiful and has incredible strengths, but its been deeply impacted by colonial thinking and practices. Together, we need to re-think aspects of settler Christianity to discover a gospel that is more faithful to both host people and this home and native land that we share. In all things, the hope of Indigenous-Settler Relations is reconciliation. Reconciliation is a huge word, easily used and abused by the Church. Yet through relationships of growing integrity, we hope to walk a little further towards this dream.

Call (306) 249-4844, or use the website.

Phone

(306) 249-4844

Website

https://mcsask.ca/what-we-do/programs