“The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda is supporting Orange Shirt Day as part of our overall journey of reconciliation,” says Commissioner Floyd Tidd, territorial commander. “We believe the core message of this day, that ‘Every Child Matters,’ and we stand in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples in this initiative.”
“This gathering is a time to build new relationships based on trust and to learn to walk gently on the journey of reconciliation,” said Commissioner Tracey Tidd.
In season 3 of the Salvationist Podcast, host Brandon Laird spoke with Captain Crystal Porter, assistant territorial Indigenous ministries consultant and divisional youth secretary, Prairie Division, about her journey to reclaim her Indigenous identity, and how the craft of beading has connected her to the land and to her Indigenous community.
How the craft of beading has connected Captain Crystal Porter to the land and to her Indigenous community.
Creation is sacred and our vocation is to honour and protect that sacredness.
The Salvation Army held its third annual Celebration of Culture gathering in August, hosted in partnership with Indigenous Pathways.
Second annual celebration builds relationships with Indigenous people.
This past weekend, The Salvation Army partnered with Indigenous Pathways to host a Celebration of Culture: A Journey of Reconciliation at Pine Lake Camp in the Alberta and Northern Territories Division.
How The Salvation Army can celebrate and integrate Indigenous people.
