Explore the stories of Andrea Robideau, Me-li Jackson, and Gabriel Wounded Head as they share their journeys of faith and identity in a series of videos from the ELCA. These leaders highlight the importance of community, storytelling, and bridging their Indigenous heritage with their Christian faith.
Read MoreThis week, we highlight Indigenous voices and theological insights from the 2024 Vine Deloria Jr. Theological Symposium. Watch Star Eschiti share her vision for Native youth, explore a panel discussion on Vine Deloria Jr.’s Custer Died for Your Sins, and hear Rev. Dr. Robert O. Smith discuss Red Power, Black Power, and critical race theory. Discover how these conversations challenge and inspire our journey toward justice and reconciliation.
Read MoreThe ELCA’s Truth & Healing Movement calls for the church to confront its colonizing past and move toward healing. With support from the Association of American Indians and Alaska Natives of the ELCA, this movement focuses on advocacy, cultural learning, and spiritual reconciliation. Discover how you can get involved in this important journey of faith and justice at ELCA.org/indigenous.
Read MoreIn celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Grand Canyon Synod lifts up Native American Urban Ministry in Phoenix and the Navajo Lutheran Mission in Rock Point, AZ. Both ministries serve as powerful examples of faith and service, providing spiritual and material support to Native American communities. We honor their efforts and the Indigenous people whose land we now inhabit.
Read MoreWatch a Zoom webinar from ELCA's Truth Seeking and Truth Telling Initiative on Indian Boarding Schools, available on YouTube.
Read MoreJoin Vance Blackfox, Justice Nichols, and Wanda Frenchman for a video update on ELCA Indigenous Ministries.
Read MoreOne of the social events that Tribal nations and organizations host that welcome non-Indigenous people to attend is a powwow. There are plenty of powwows hosted across the United States and Canada. It is likely there is one planned and hosted somewhere near you. Some of you may have attended a powwow in the past and have enjoyed the drums, singing, dancing, ceremony and food while there!
But whether you have attended a powwow in the past or have yet to attend a powwow, this presentation from the Grand Canyon Synod’s Wanda Frenchman will provide you with information and instructions on how to be a respectful and successful visitor/guest. For more information: http://elca.org/indigenous
Read MoreLiving Lutheran shares a brief article about each of the following Ministries of Diverse Cultures and Communities, their mission strategies, and related associations:
African descent (African American, Afro Caribbean, African National)
The ELCA is dedicated to honoring Mother Earth and Indigenous peoples through land acknowledgments and supporting the land back movement. A new class led by Vance Blackfox delves into the history, purpose, and implementation of land acknowledgments, as well as exploring the land back movement and reparations as part of its commitment to restorative justice practices.
Read More“Women of the ELCA has been involved in the anti-trafficking effort for nearly two decades. It is only natural, then, that we continue this important justice work with a focus on MMIW,” says Linda Post Bushkofsky, executive director. Many resources are available to assist you and your congregational unit as you work on these areas.
Read MoreThe Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the ELCA, has announced the launch of the ELCA's Truth and Healing Movement. The focus of the initiative is to increase the church's understanding of the impacts of colonization on Indigenous people in past generations and in the present.
To learn more, read this post below, visit ELCA.org’s Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations page, the Truth and Healing Movement page, and watch Bishop Eaton’s announcement.
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