STORIES

It was a foggy and rainy evening when I departed from the rocky Atlantic coast of Newfoundland and Labrador to take a 37-hour journey to Bali, Indonesia, for The Salvation Army’s International Theological Symposium. Much like the other delegates, we travelled from faraway places, in great expectation of the days that would follow. We were

Major Ray Lamont and Captain Crystal Porter look at how the Army is currently fighting modern slavery and human trafficking, and why Indigenous people are more likely to be affected by this injustice.

The Celebration of Culture welcomed approximately 175 participants to the event, which included a Saturday afternoon pow wow. 

For this episode of the podcast, we talk with Danny Zacharias and Chris Hoklotubbe, two Indigenous scholars and followers of Jesus who study theology from an Indigenous perspective. Danny is also one of the presenters at The Salvation Army’s INSPIRE Conference and Congress this month.

Our contributors tackle three common phrases heard in reconciliation conversations between Indigenous people and settlers. Adding their perspectives, they actively explore what it means to journey on the road to reconciliation. 

Close to 200 Salvationists and friends attend weekend of events.

In September 2017, The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda partnered with Indigenous Pathways for the first Celebration of Culture, a sacred space where Indigenous and non-Indigenous followers of Jesus could gather to walk in good relations. As we prepare for the fifth Celebration of Culture this August, Captain Crystal Porter asked people from across the territory to share their experiences of the event.

A year has passed since the findings in Kamloops. The time for truth and reconciliation is now.

“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.