On May 28, 2021, the remains of 215 children were found in unmarked graves on the site of a residential school ground. For residential school survivors and their families, this discovery triggered many painful memories. For non-Indigenous Canadians, and especially those who identify as Christians, our hearts are broken. We want to help in any way we can, but we are often … [Read more...] about Practicing faith as an Indigenous person: Books by Parry Stelter
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Indigenous Voice: Focusing on the positive
My name is Parry Stelter. I’m originally from Alexander First Nation, which is part of Treaty Six territory. As an Indigenous person, who comes from the Sixties Scoop generation and who has many relatives who went to residential schools, I can easily find some very negative stories of what happened within the history of Canada. In fact, I’ve struggled with depression most of my … [Read more...] about Indigenous Voice: Focusing on the positive
The secret of resiliency
As an Indigenous man, I have seen an intense sense of resilience within my own life. Those who have read my book, Indigenous People and Jesus: Making the Bible Come Alive, which gives stories from my life, will understand where that resiliency came from. And when I look at the history of my fellow Indigenous people, I also see an intense sense of resiliency. History … [Read more...] about The secret of resiliency