Indigenous Relations
Archdiocesan
Indigenous and Non-
Indigenous Peoples
Relations Committee
The Archdiocesan Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Peoples Relations Committee’s mandate is to:
• Recognize and support Indigenous pastoral leadership in the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall
• Support current and future initiatives in the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall that serve reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. These initiatives include (but are not limited to) listening circles, educational programs and learning processes for bettering our relationships.
Structure of the Committee
The Committee is composed of Indigenous and non-Indigenous pastoral leaders from the community for a two-year term. The Committee is co-chaired with one of the Chairs drawn from a representative of Kateri Native Ministry and the other is a representative of the Archdiocese of Ottawa Cornwall.
The Committee is composed of Indigenous and non-Indigenous pastoral leaders from the community for a two-year term. The Committee is co-chaired with one of the Chairs drawn from a representative of Kateri Native Ministry and the other is a representative of the Archdiocese of Ottawa Cornwall.
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Reconciliation Fund
Resources
Kateri Native Ministry
Kateri Native Ministry is a locally based ministry that has been committed to the healing, reconciliation and spiritual growth of Indigenous people for over 20 years. They are headquartered in eastern Ontario and serve in communion with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. With their Outreach Missions they are now touching the hearts of people across Canada.
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation contains many good resources to get a better understanding of the Residential Schools. The following are some of the reports that might be of interest.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle
Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle is a Catholic coalition of Indigenous people, bishops, clergy, lay movements and institutes of consecrated life, engaged in renewing and fostering relationships between the Catholic Church and Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Catholics for Truth and Reconciliation
A lay lead initiative, Catholics for Truth and Reconciliation has opportunities for donations, education and a chance to commit to further action so that the reconciiation efforts are ongoing and not just a one-time event.