What they learn now fills their hearts with great hatred. My suggestion is that all children need to be exposed to the real story. "Racism can only be confronted by telling the true history of this land. Stan Mckay also addressed the issue Friday. A recurring theme was that priority must be given to helping the United Church and Canadians generally understand the true history of this country from the perspective of First Nation peoples. Throughout the week, the Elder and Youth Councils and the Councils on Healing and Respect, Sharing, and Learning met. "It is a great pleasure," he said, "to be able to hand over this information. Hutchinson was invited to share his knowledge at the sacred fire. Henry Bird Steinhauer, the first Christian Cree pastor in Alberta. His particular passion is bringing to light the history of the Native Christian (Methodist) Church and the leadership provided by people such as Rev. Gerry Hutchinson, known in Alberta for his work at Rundle's Mission and historical church research, addressed delegates Monday. Throughout the next day, Scripture was read, teachings shared and prayers offered by the sacred fire. Some participants chose to fast for 24 hours. The annual Native Day of Prayer began at midnight the first day. From Oneida-of-the-Thames, Ont., Antone is of the Onyota'a:ka Nation which means "People of the Standing Stone." Sanday Scott presented him with an eagle wing. Grafton Antone was installed as Speaker, replacing acting co-Speakers, Peggy Monague and Rev. Bull, of Goodfish Lake, has fostered children for 25 years, is a UCW member and community activist. Wood, of Garden Hill Reserve in Manitoba, is known for his strong stand against alcohol. Retiring Leading Elders Lloyd McDougall of Wasagamach, Man., and Edith Memnook of Goodfish Lake, Alta., passed the flame to Moses Wood and Agnes Bull. The listening took place in a circle around the sacred bundle, in a circle around the sacred fire, or in wet weather, in Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre.ĪNCC installs a man and a woman to serve as Leading Elders for two-year terms, positions similar to Conference presidents. Hymns in various languages, the rustle of the poplar leaves shading the meeting place, children playing nearby, the crackle of the sacred fire mingled with prayer, debate, stories and teachings from the Elders. In the tradition of First Nations peoples, listening to one another is vital. The theme, "Respecting Each Other in our own Journey" (1 Cor 12:1-13), was lived out as different languages and traditions were shared among delegates. The four Presbyteries comprising the ANCC represent nine languages, including French and English. A century ago a railroad executive changed the Cree name to Hobbema. The Council met in late June on the Samson Reserve in Muskwatchees (Bear Hills), Alta. When the flames caught, participants were invited to place ashes from last year's fire in it, thus continuing the tradition begun at the first meeting in Goodfish Lake, Alta., in 1989. Walking slowly, singing a journeying song, members of the Grand Council of the All Native Circle Conference (ANCC) began their annual meeting with a procession of 120 across a field to circle the sacred fire site.
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