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Ukraine Emergency ReliefThe invasion of Ukraine is costing precious lives and creating a humanitarian crisis as people flee to safety. The United Nations reports that a growing number of well over 3.5 million people, displaced from their homes, are seeking refuge in neighbouring countries. Many have lost friends, loved ones, and property and struggle to meet their basic needs and face an uncertain future.
United Church Mission & Service partners are responding to the crisis. You can help. Right now, people urgently need shelter, clean water, food, and medical attention. Please show your support by making a gift today. Send or deliver a cheque marked Ukraine Emergency Relief to Dunlop Central United Church or donate online through the United Church of Canada Website at https://unitedchurch.ca/social-action/act-now/ukraine-crisis. Any money donated in the jar during Coffee Time will also go to the Ukraine at this time. |
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We celebrate the heritage and culture of Indigenous communities across Canada.
Since the 19th Century, laws and policies were created to assimilate Indigenous Peoples. The Indian Act was used by the federal government to ban religious and cultural ceremonies and force Indigenous children to attend residential schools. Other policies such as the pass system and permit system limited their freedom for decades. This caused many Indigenous Peoples to lose ties with their lands, languages, families, and traditional practices. |
We recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples.
Today, many Indigenous communities are experiencing a cultural resurgence, where their traditional culture and languages are being revived and reinvigorated. This revival is essential to healing the trauma caused by decades of systemic discrimination and loss. Non-Indigenous people can reflect on the history of assimilation that put Indigenous cultures at risk. Learn from and amplify Indigenous voices, read books, watch films, visit art exhibitions, and listen to music by Indigenous creators sharing their stories, culture, and languages. In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year. |