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 On June 14, following the service, we’re hosting our Land Acknowledgement Workshop! If you haven't yet, please take a moment this week to look into the history of where you have lived, worked, or traveled. Come ready to explore how we can ground our gratitude in personal reflection, local treaty commitments, and genuine respect for the original stewards of Treaty 6 territory.

 

Reflection: Truth, Atonement, and the Land - What does land have to do with faith? In scripture, atonement is deeply connected to the restoration of relationships and the healing of the land itself. When we pass by history as passive "bystanders," we miss the chance to participate in God's restorative justice.

 

Whether your family has been on Treaty 6 territory for generations, or you recently arrived in Canada from another part of the world, we all share a responsibility to understand the living treaties that govern our physical neighborhoods. Acknowledging the land is not a political checklist; it is an act of truth-telling. It is how we align our actions with our prayers for healing and reconciliation. One helpful resource can be found at the University of Alberta’s “Learning About the Land: Land Acknowledgements that Teach Us”.

 

Deepen Your Journey This Week:

 

  • Map Your History: Visit Native-Land.ca to find out which specific traditional territories, treaties, and languages belong to the places you or your ancestors have called home.

 

  • Explore a Living Covenant: Read about the foundational history of the land we gather on by checking out the Edmonton Indigenous Relations Office resources, which help residents take meaningful actions toward reconciliation.

 

 Correction - The official dates for the 2026 Indigenous Night Market at River Cree are Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21 (rather than June 20–22 as indicated last Sunday)