This is an opportunity for respectful listening to the realities and effects of government and church actions based on perceived supremacy and the stories of the effects on Indigenous people, especially in New Mexico—and to consider responses from people of faith which honor our Native neighbors.SPEAKERS
- Rev. David Bell, Minister for Indigenous Justice at the Center for Indigenous Ministries; speaking on the Doctrine(s) of Discovery
- Mr. Jon Ghahate, Museum Cultural Educator, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, speaking on Indigenous people’s experience and Pueblo people’s experience
- Dr. Kayt Whitebird Orange, PhD., Acting Clinical Director of Behavioral Health, Mescalero Apache Nation, speaking on Apache people’s experience
- Rev. Cornelia Eaton, Canon to the Ordinary of Ministry, Navajoland Episcopal Diocese, speaking on Navajo people’s experience
- Rev. D. Kim Fields-Haley, Convener, Regional Connection Minister, New Mexico, El Paso and Farthest West Texas, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest
A Free Zoom Event underwritten by Tres Rios Area and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest Reconcilia- tion funds, and individual contributions. Ecumenical Institute for Ministry, Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande, Rocky Mountain Mennonite Conference, New Mexico Conference of Churches,New Mexico Conference (UMC), Our Lady of the Annunciation (Roman Catholic), Rocky Mountain Synod (ELCA), Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey (Norbertine), Synod of the Southwest (PCUSA).
There will be opportunities for spiritual experiences and to interact out of our listening in Listening Circles.
Friday, January 8 from 9:00 – 5:00 pm and
Saturday, January 9 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday, January 9 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm