Tag: Native Americans
New spaces for old traditions
Northlawn United Methodist Church offers hospitality to Native Americans in Grand Rapids.
World watches North Dakota
Core beliefs of water protection and tribal sovereignty brought 300 tribes together to support the Standing Rock.
Journey with Standing Rock
Greensky Hill Indian Mission UMC in Charlevoix stands with First Peoples gathered in North Dakota.
UMs stand with Sioux Nation
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe acts to stop construction of a crude oil pipeline that would run from North Dakota to Illinois.
UMs support pipeline protest
United Methodists support the Native American fight against a four-state oil pipeline.
Michigan takes first steps
On Friday, June 10, The Michigan Area began a “Path to Wellness” with the help of the Rev. Glen Chebon Kernell, Jr.
Sand Creek pain and peace
A great granddaughter of Sand Creek massacre survivors looks to a future of reconciliation.
UMs decry use of harmful team mascots
GC 2016 voted to raise awareness about harm done by team mascots that disrespect Native Americans.
Lamenting Sand Creek Massacre
Delegates to General Conference heard the truth about an historical tragedy with Methodist involvement.
More showings of Our Fires Still Burn
The film, “Our Fires Still Burn,” is showing around the Michigan Area to build bridges of understanding with Native Americans.