Canadian Aboriginal Ministry Committee

Noble commitments to justice and reconciliation in the Churches’ Covenant with Aboriginal Peoples (1987, 2007) and in the Prime Minister’s Apology (June 11, 2008) for the sins of assimilation in residential schools are good ideas that need to be lived consistently and authentically.  We believe that the integrity of the Church is directly linked to justice, reconciliation and wholeness in relationship with the Indigenous Peoples of this land.

CAMC works toward three goals:

• Awareness and Education of CRC members and communities of the shared history of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in Canada, of the present lived reality of Aboriginal people in Canada, and of the need for reconciliation and renewed relationships;
• Engaging and Building Relationships with our Aboriginal neighbours to better understand each other and journey down the path of justice and right relationships; and
• Advocacy and Seeking Justice for Aboriginal peoples, who remain among the most marginalized and oppressed people groups in Canada.