Take Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

This May, continue to raise your voices and speak out against colonization, racism, and the injustice of Murdered and Missing Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S).

Monday, May 5 is Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S. Thursday, May 15 is Moosehide Campaign Day – a time to take action.

What can you do?

Take time in worship to pray for action to end this epidemic of violence
Hang a red dress outside your church and home as an act of public witness
Participate in Red Dress activities in your community
Wear a moosehide pin, and participate in this year’s activities, which include a livestream, walks to end violence, and a fast
Support the Healing Fund

[Image credit: The United Church of Canada/Canva]

Indigenous and Racialized Youth Retreat, August 2025

We’re looking for eight Indigenous and eight Racialized youth between the ages of 16 and 25 to join us for an unforgettable retreat where we’ll build a community of faith through engaging in conversations, a multitude of activities and new experiences. This is a space for Indigenous and Racialized youth to connect, learn, and strengthen both cultural identities and spiritual lives with each other. It’s also a contribution to the United Church’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist church.

All costs of travel, food, and accommodations are covered by The United Church of Canada. You just need to pack your bags and bring your enthusiasm to participate in community building.

Check out the United Church website for a full description and application form!

[Image credit: Artwork created by Eli, a youth participant at the Indigenous and Racialized Youth Retreat 2024]