You are invited to join a day of learning and growing together! Indigenous scholar Rev. Prof. Ray Aldred will present on the history of indigenous and settler relations, and on themes of justice and reconciliation from scripture. We will consider how we want to respond as a community of Christian Reformed Churches.
Along with the goal of knowledge and awareness, this Learning Day will help prepare us for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada that comes to Vancouver this September. The TRC hopes to “guide and inspire First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples and Canadians in a process of truth and healing leading toward reconciliation and renewed relationships based on mutual understanding and respect." (Taken from TRC website)
Date: June 15, 2013
Time: 8:45 am – 4:00pm
Location: Willoughby Church
Price: $15
Includes the cost of lunch and refreshments
Cheques made payable to Willoughby Church
Payment due by June 15
REGISTRATION:
Please email info@willoughbychurch.com with the following information to register: Name (s), phone number, email, home church (if applicable). Registration can also me done by phone (604-530-5959) or mail to Willoughby Church.
More Event Information:
SPEAKER: Ray Aldred
Professor Ray Alred is a member of the Swan River Cree Nation, Alberta, Canada.Born in Northern Alberta, he now resides with his wife and son in Calgary, Alberta. Ray is the Assistant Professor of Theology at Ambrose Seminary in Calgary and works with My People International to develop Indigenous leadership.
Ray has significant contact with the Christian Reformed Church, including being part of a team that reviewed the Christian Reformed Indian and Metis Christian Fellowship in Regina, Saskatchewan.
reform Art Tour:
As we gather together, you will have an opportunity to view Kisemanito Pakitinasuwin— the Creator’s Sacrifice. This series of paintings depicting of the Easter story was painted by Cree artist Ovide Bighetty in the Woodland style.
The purpose of this cross Canada Art Tour is to create space for listening, learning, dialogue and building relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in Canada. Visit www.reformingrelationships.ca
Art work reproductions of partial and whole images from Kisemanito Pakitinasuwin Metis Christian Fellowship (IMCF). Reproduction and exhibition rights belong with IMCF