One 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

This is: Ministries of Diverse Cultures and Communities

Living Lutheran shares a brief article about each of the following Ministries of Diverse Cultures and Communities, their mission strategies, and related associations:

Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations
African descent (African American, Afro Caribbean, African National)
Arab and Middle Eastern
Asian and Pacific Islander
European descent
Latino
Cross Cultural Conversations

Land Acknowledgement and Land Back Movement

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.

Women of the ELCA: Truth and Healing Movement calls us to learn about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

“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.

ELCA launches Truth and Healing Movement

The 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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