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
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...
Inspiration and support for Orange Shirt Day 2025
September 30, and the preceding Sunday are important times for renewing our collective commitment to truth-telling and steps towards reconcili-action. Below are some resources to support your...
Prayer and donations resources: wildfires in MB and Ontario
Many communities in Prairie to Pine continue to suffer the impacts of a bad wildfire season. This includes Garden Hill/ Anishininew Okimawin First Nation (see below); Snow Lake, which is under...
Call for daily prayer for wildfire impacts
The Power of Prayer: call for daily prayer for wildfire impacts. Keewatin Circle, the Indigenous United Church in Manitoba, invites you to pray with them for all communities in Canada regarding the...
Call to support those affected by the wildfires
Greetings to the people of Prairie to Pine Regional Council, As the winds, heat and dry conditions continue to exacerbate the wildfires in many communities here, we would ask that you hold those who...
Neechi Camp 2025 Seeks Campers and Donations
Neechi Camp will take place this year, August 17 to 21, 2025 in Ochekwi Sipi Cree Nation, also named Fisher River, MB. We will set up camp on the beautiful grassy area beside Fisher River United...
