Indigenous Ministry

A Living Faith With All Relations

The Indigenous Ministry of the Pacific Mountain Regional Council promotes and initiates traditional ancestral principles to be an integral part of living faith, and trust in God and the Gospel of Christ in all relationships including conflict resolution, rites of passage, purification, and affirmation.

Calls to the Church

The PMRC Indigenous Ministries hopes for all Indigenous and Non-Indigenous United Church people to read and practice the Calls to the Church and build meaningful relationship with Indigenous-church communities in the Pacific Mountain Regional Council.

Support Indigenous Ministries

You are welcome to make financial donations to Indigenous Ministry opportunities in the Pacific Mountain Regional Council.

Rev. Teri Meyer, Acting Indigenous Minister

It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Rev. Teri Meyer as our acting Indigenous Minister (.5 FTE), effective January 1st for a one year term. Teri will continue to serve in a half-time appointment in Kitimat with folks who are excited to explore ways to partner and support Indigenous Ministries throughout the Region.

Teri brings an extensive background in ministry, deeply rooted in ministry throughout our Region having served in Quesnel, Kamloops, Terrace and most recently Kitimat. Throughout her ministry Teri has been connected with Pacific Mountain Indigenous Ministries and has built meaningful connections.

Teri is a certified Restorative Community Justice Forum Facilitator (CJF) and Facilitator Trainer, with further Restorative Justice certification through Simon Fraser University and other RJ programs in BC (Victim-Offender Conferencing and the Peacemaking Circle models). Teri is also a certified Healing Pathway Practitioner, and trained in offering Indigenous tools for how to work and sit with complex trauma, through the "Indigenous Tools for Living" workshop.

Transformative justice and healing practices for individuals and communities are integral to Teri's practice of ministry. Teri's extensive experience, dedication to Indigenous communities, and unwavering commitment to healing and reconciliation make her well-qualified for this role.

You can reach Teri by email TMeyer@united-church.ca

Rev. John Snow Jr., Indigenous Minister

Rev. John Snow is currently on leave.

John is a direct descendant of Treaty 7 signatories and a member of the Stoney Tribe. He is a sun-dancer and pipe-holder in the Nakoda Tradition, and holds an M.A. in Political Science in Public Policy, Law and Administration from the University of Calgary. John is a seasoned speaker, instructor and negotiator for technical oil and gas who has worked with provincial and federal governments to advise on policy, guided by the Treaties, the TRC, and UNDRIP. John has provided insight on Indigenous ways and history by giving presentations and instructing Indigenous courses for Youth to post-graduates, and for the United Church and the Morley Ecumenical Conference.  John has served the United Church of Canada as a student minister in Maskwacis, as a member of the Permanent Committee on Finance, Chinook Winds Regional Executive, and the National Indigenous Council. Read more about Rev John Snow Jr here.

Video, Teachings, Resources

Indigenous Pink Shirt Day 2022 Reflection Video Resources

Rev. John Snow, Indigenous Minister of the Pacific Mountain Regional Council, offers his reflections on Indigenous Pink Shirt Day.

These videos are offered for United Church people to engage with. Communities of faith, ministries and groups are welcome to use these videos for discussion and reflection.

More information about Indigenous Pink Shirt Day can be found here.

All are welcome to attend the Feb 23, 2022 online gathering "Indigenous Pink Shirt Day 2022 – Traditional Teachings of Community Wellbeing". Details are here.

Bring the Children Home

The United Church of Canada is responding to the issue of unmarked burial sites with an initiative called Bringing the Children Home. It is rooted in our demonimation's commitment to TRC Calls to Action 73–76; to reparation; and to our Duty of Care. The details of the initiative are the national church website.

Child-Friendly Calls to Action Resource

There is a child-friendly Calls to Action resource available through First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada:

Download Spirit Bear's Guide to the TRC Calls to Action PDF

Leaders Sharing About Orange Shirt Day

Three Indigenous Leaders offer personal experiences, insights, calls to action and inspiration on the topic of Orange Shirt Day. Click view their videos.

Indigenous Ministry Introduction Project

This video project aims to introduce the different Indigenous Churches around the Pacific Mountain Regional Council. Click the image below to view the videos.

Indigenous Ecumenical Panel for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

View this historic Indigenous dialogue and hear a recording of discussions with Rev. Dr. Danny Zacarias, Fr. Cristino Bouvette, Reverend Beryl St. Germain, Archbishop Mark Macdonald, and Reverend John Snow Jr., hosted by Tony Snow. (Oct 5, 2021)

Indigenous Lenten Series 2021

A look at the Season of Lent (Feb 17 - Mar 31 2021) through an Indigenous Lens. Click to view the 7 sessions.

Recent News from Indigenous Ministries

Indigenous Ministries Annual General Meeting 2024

October 10, 2024

Dear Friends, Members of the Pacific Mountain Indigenous Ministries and its Executive Council gathered for a weekend of conversation and much needed reconnecting at its […]

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Remit 1 ~ Passed!

April 10, 2024

Dear Friends, We are pleased to share the news that Remit 1: Establishing an Autonomous National Indigenous Organization has passed. Please visit these links to read […]

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Welcoming Meghan Kirk – Reception & Program Support

April 2, 2024

Dear friends, The regional staff are very happy to be welcoming Meghan Kirk to the team! Meghan’s role is Reception (shared between Pacific Mountain and […]

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Welcoming Patty Krawec ~ Annual General Meeting 2024 Keynote Presenter

March 28, 2024

Patty Krawec is an Anishinaabe/Ukrainian writer and speaker belonging to Lac Seul First Nation in Treaty 3 territory and residing in Niagara Falls. She serves […]

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Get Out The Vote ~ 73% of Votes Submitted

March 13, 2024

Dear Friends, Expressing much gratitude the the Justice Ministry network and those volunteering as a call-back team, checking in with community of faiths whose vote […]

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Letter of Support from Shaughnessy Heights United’s Vision Council, regarding Remit 1 voting

February 26, 2024

Dear Friends across Pacific Mountain region, Please see this letter from the Vision Council of Shaughnessy Heights United Church, offering their support to all community […]

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This Is Your Invitation To This 3 Day Conference Working Toward Living And Being An Anti-Racist Church

February 9, 2024

Dear Friends, This is a powerful event in partnership with First Third Ministry, LeaderSHIFT, the Pacific Mountain Region Council Justice Ministry Network, the Vancouver School […]

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Remit 1 – Ensure Your Community of Faith’s Vote Counts!

January 30, 2024

Dear friends across Pacific Mountain Regional Council, In the coming days and weeks, you will see an increase in Remit 1 vote reminders. That’s because […]

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F L O U R I S H I N G – two events with Moderator Carmen, this February, for people in Pacific Mountain region!

January 24, 2024

Dear Friends, Take a quick minute and double check Feb 8/10 in your calendar. Are you free? And already in the lower mainland? Or looking […]

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