Indigenous Peoples Day

  International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

On this International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we honor the diverse histories, cultures, wisdom, and spiritual traditions of Indigenous communities across the globe.

We acknowledge the enduring presence and leadership of Indigenous peoples—and lament the harm caused by colonization, including the Church’s complicity in the erasure of Indigenous identity and sovereignty.

We are committed to listening, learning, and walking alongside Indigenous communities as part of the Spirit’s work of justice, healing, and reconciliation.

Today, we pray for Indigenous leaders, scholars, theologians, and communities. May their stories be heard. May their voices be honored. May their wisdom guide us.