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August 20th to 25th, four Indigenous and four non-Indigenous youth took part in Neechi Camp at Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centre (SSSC). At the same time, SSSC was hosting an all ages family camp called "Mamawe Ota Askihk - Sharing Life Together Here on Earth." The...
September 18, as federal Parliament opens, Indigenous people and supporters are gathering on Parliament Hill, Algonquin lands, to call on the federal government to support a search of the landfill. In addition, people are gathering at the Manitoba legislature to push...
Flourishing Project with the Moderator, Friday September 29, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, in person only at the United Church in Meadowood 1111 Dakota St., Winnipeg, MB R2N 3T7. We know this isn't accessible for many in our Region, but we also know many trips to Winnipeg...
Honouring Orange Shirt Day/ National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Saturday September 30, 2023 “When you wear an orange shirt it’s like a little bit of justice for us Survivors in our lifetime, and recognition of a system we can never allow again.” -Phyllis...
National church leaders: Action in Support of the Voices at Camp Marcedes and Camp Morgan, 5 Sept at 4:00PM, Camp Morgan at Brady Landfill. All welcome. At 4:00 PM Central Daylight on September 5, leaders of four major church denominations will join the voices of...
The summer of 2023 has flown by, and for many, it was marked by extensive wildfires whose intensity and frequency have been linked to climate change. We need some hope and renewed commitments as we see the impacts of climate change, and in this article you'll find...
Many thanks to the United Church project Faithful Footprints for this thorough story on Prairie to Pine’s new policy on divesting from financial institutions that are funding major climate change drivers. The policy also calls for education, engagement, and...
"We are not trash" 13 July 2023 The chairpersons of Prairie to Pine Regional Council of the United Church of Canada express their dismay and anger with Manitoba's decision to not search the Prairie Green landfill for the bodies of murder victims Morgan Harris and...
This reflection is written by Chris Mah Poy, First-Third Ministry Coordinator and Networks and Justice Support at Chinook Winds Regional Council and a successful mixed-race Canadian. Here his story is his own personal and family story. Reflections of a successful fox...
The following proposal was passed at the 2023 meeting of Prairie to Pine Regional Council. This post begins with the action section of the proposal, which was changed following discussion and feedback from delegates. Then the original background to the proposal...
Three Prairie to Pine youth accepted jobs through a General Council and Government of Canada program where they will be working on, and learning about, climate issues and activism in an online setting with peers across Canada. They'll also get involved in local...
Our church is in the midst of an important journey that requires a vote from your pastoral charge governing body between now and early 2024. The Remit is a voting process which involves pastoral charge governing bodies and Regional Council delegates. It asks the...
With the community of Dauphin, we grieve the loss and trauma of the June 15 bus crash that took the lives of at least 15 people and left many injured, and so many grieving. Our hearts break, and God’s heart breaks. Please pray for the loved ones of the victims,...
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to commemorate and honour the history, contributions, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in Canada. The summer solstice, celebrated by many Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island for millennia, is...
A Pride season letter has been sent to all ministries in Northern Spirit, Living Skies, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils. In light of vandalism, and angry words sent to2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming ministries, the letter thanks the many ministries of all kinds who offer a...