
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.
- Download the Calls to the Church PDF
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.
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Recent News from Indigenous Ministries
Indigenous Ministries Annual General Meeting 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 […]
Read MoreRemit 1 ~ Passed!
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 […]
Read MoreWelcoming Meghan Kirk – Reception & Program Support
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 […]
Read MoreWelcoming Patty Krawec ~ Annual General Meeting 2024 Keynote Presenter
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Read MoreGet Out The Vote ~ 73% of Votes Submitted
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 […]
Read MoreLetter of Support from Shaughnessy Heights United’s Vision Council, regarding Remit 1 voting
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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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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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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