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.
Support Indigenous Ministries
You are welcome to make financial donations to Indigenous Ministry opportunities in the Pacific Mountain Regional Council.
Calls to the Church
“’The Calls to the Church’ emerged from a process of discernment by the Indigenous church.
The ‘Calls to the Church’ document articulates the Indigenous Church’s vision for the ongoing development of Indigenous Peoples’ mission and ministry and communities of faith within The United Church of Canada. It outlines pathways for the whole church to continue to walk in the Spirit of Christ toward justice, healing, and reconciliation.”
- From The United Church of Canada’s Indigenous Ministries website
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
Rev. John Snow Jr., Indigenous Minister
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 and Resources
Recent News from Indigenous Ministries
8 Million Children Across Canada Have Something in Common – Their Rights!
I’m pleased to share this important day with the regional council, November 20, 2021 is National Child Day in Canada. Visit the website to find …
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National Aboriginal Veteran’s Day / Indigenous Veterans Day
Good afternoon folks Nov 8, 2021 is National Aboriginal Veteran’s Day. Below is a PDF for printing National Aboriginal Veterans Day stickers – using Avery …
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“End of the Line” Film Screening – Join Us November 3, 2021
Join us for a film screening of End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock followed by a panel discussion with Indigenous women, a practitioner and …
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Thanksgiving Meditation Video with Rev John Snow, Jr.
I am sharing my Thanksgiving message with Pacific Mountain Regional Council. We have many things to reflect this time of Thanksgiving. I share some food …
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Indigenous Ecumenical Clergy Panel Discussion – Recording
We are pleased to share an Indigenous Ecumenical panel of Baptist, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican and United Church Clergy. This was a special gathering for …
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Sisters in Spirit
We share an event held this last weekend on Sisters in Spirit gathering; the design of the t- shirts I am wearing was designed by …
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Orange Shirt Day 2021
Dear friends across the Regional Council, here are some of us who are painting our communities ORANGE today – and on as many other days …
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Implementing the TRC Calls to Action – resource videos
Rev. John Snow Jr. prepared these videos for people to reflect on and work with on this first week in our country’s shared history, naming …
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For Thoughts and Discussion for PMRC Communities of Faith – Truth and Reconciliation Day Reflections
I am pleased to share this video conversation between Rev. Dr. Michael Caveney of Kamloops United Church, Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc territory and myself. It’s a …
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