Right relations, truth-telling, and reconciliation
As Prairie to Pine Regional Council continues to live into a major restructuring, we are still working on how we will honour our commitments and responsibilities as Treaty People living on Indigenous and treaty lands in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.
Local work towards truth telling and right relationship continues, and includes:
Blanket Exercises; showing up for and supporting solidarity actions and advocacy with government when asked; support for restorative justice; video and book groups to spark further learning and education in our communities of faith; listening and learning circles with Indigenous leadership; work on naming, understanding, and challenging racism and White privilege.
The Regional work and its relationships are still in discernment. It will be rooted in the good work of the former presbyteries of Manitoba-NW Ontario Conference, in conversations with the Indigenous church and other Indigenous partners, and non-Indigenous people who want to be on the journey to right relationship and justice. Below you’ll find further information on some of the commitments and resources that will continue to guide and shape our journey.
Important background
The Apology of the United Church of Canada to Indigenous Peoples
Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action (these guide much of our work)
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (this also guides much of our work)
Indigenous Ministries, United Church of Canada
KAIROS Blanket Exercise
Indigenous justice and right relations news
Sioux Lookout Memorial for Unmarked Graves
Many thanks to the people of Sioux Lookout for this careful honouring of the children who never came home. Living Into Right Relations, the national newsletter, carried this article in September...
Inspiration and support for Orange Shirt Day 2026
Honouring Orange Shirt Day/ National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Wednesday September 30, 2026 In this post: Intro; United Church commitments and participating in a good way; Indigenous...
Public celebrations of inclusivity: 100 Tables returns
The national church is excited to once again invite all United Church communities of faith to take part in 100 Tables! Please read more from the national church here. New ideas for projects and...
Bradley’s Neechi Camp Experience
The following is a story by Bradley, one of the campers at our 2025 Neechi Camp, August 17-21, 2025 at Ochekwi Sipi Cree Nation, also known as...
RNOM offers Minutes for Reconciliation
Regina Native Outreach Ministry (RNOM) is preparing three Minute for Reconciliation segments to help bring awareness to Red Dress Day (May 5), Bear Witness Day (May 10), and the Moose Hide...
Sharing Across Cultures 2025
On November 15 the United Church community gathered for Sharing Across Cultures. The event celebrated diversity, learning and connection. About 40 People came together to honor many cultures and...
