When the news came to the world about the cemetery in Kamloops Residential School this was no surprise to me as an Indigenous person. This reaction was not because I’m cynical and think the worst of people, but because it’s common knowledge amongst our people and residential school survivor stories and testimonies that this was the case. In general, the overall 500-year history … [Read more...] about A chance for dialogue about true reconciliation
Faith
Inspiring a deeper walk of faith in God, expressed as Father, Son, and Spirit. Living out our shared experiences of life in Christ.
The wonder of Mister Rogers’ neighbourhood
Written by Rev. Dr. Ed Hird, Janice Hird and Alicia Hird Why has Mister Rogers’ legacy grown so much in impact after his death from stomach cancer in 2003? Why does Mister Rogers remind people so much of Jesus, especially in COVID times? Perhaps it was because he showed us how to better love our neighbour, “Love is at the root of everything, all learning, all parenting, all … [Read more...] about The wonder of Mister Rogers’ neighbourhood
Imagine Easter
Why imagine Easter when much of the world has forgotten the heart of it? Two weeks ago, my wife and I walked along a busy road by a nearby mall. The police were setting up detours and yellow tape across the road. There were no fire trucks or ambulances at the time. When we reached the mall entrance a single blue pick up truck sat angled in the middle of the road. There were … [Read more...] about Imagine Easter
Jordan Peterson, an intellectual change agent
Why would a relatively obscure Canadian university professor suddenly become a world-renowned speaker of rock-star status with millions of YouTube subscribers? After his questioning Bill C-16’s criminalization of misgendering in 2017, the world started listening to this unknown Canadian. The New York Times describes Jordan Peterson as “the most influential … [Read more...] about Jordan Peterson, an intellectual change agent
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