The National Day of Remembrance on September 30th is a day to remember and honor those who attended Indian Boarding Schools, to tell the truth about this history and how it continues to impact Native communities today. Many boarding schools were supported and run by Christian denominations and churches. As we remember this legacy, Christians have a responsibility to engage in the work of truth telling.
Join the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery for a presentation by Rev. Canon Debbie Royals (Pascua Yaqui) and panel discussion with Vance Blackfox (Cherokee), Director of Ecumenical and Tribal Relations of the Indigenous Theological Circle, Rev. Dr. Allen Buck (Cherokee), Director of the United Methodist’s Circle of Indigenous Ministries in the Northwest, and Pearl Chanar (Alaska Native), co-chair of the Episcopal Church’s Truth, Justice & Healing on Native Boarding Schools Commission.
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ab6FBn37RzCf8DYxg_gwsw
Co-sponsored by the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery, Episcopal Divinity School, Diocese of AZ / Council for Native Ministries, and the Truth, Justice and Healing Commission of the Episcopal Church.
In addition to joining this webinar, all congregations are invited to pray “A Prayer to Remember the Innocents” on the Sunday before the National Day of Remembrance, Sunday September 27th.