In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called churches across the country to work with First Nations communities towards a path of justice and of love. One of the ways United Churches in Toronto have responded is with a 5 year pilot project called the Gibimishkaadimin.
Through our Social Ministries Council, Rosedale United is one of three sponsoring congregations for Gibmishkaadimin, which means “paddling together by boat” in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe). In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, “The G Camp” brings together Indigenous youth from across Canada and non-Indigenous youth from Toronto and Shining Waters Region. Through an eight-day outdoor leadership and canoe trip program, the youth build new friendships and engage in learning across cultures and geographies. Rosedale United will host a reunion of the 2019 youth participants in late winter.
For more information on the trip, please check out here.
Check back here for the latest on Gibi news.
Gibimishkaadimin 2019
The Youth Impact Grant is given each year to youth in our community who are enacting change in the world.
The Project Love Mural was unveiled at Marc Garneau C I. More than 40 students from the Gender & Sexuality Alliance Club and Art Council have been working on this 12’x4’ ceramic and glass mosaic work of art since September 2019. It is now a permanent installation in one of the main corridors within the school. Homophobia, transphobia and transmisogyny can be a big problem at some TDSB schools. Students who identify as queer or trans often don’t feel welcome in their learning environments. This mosaic will serve as a permanent and very visible statement of acceptance and inclusion within the school. We are so very proud of the students and staff involved in the GSA Club, and they are very grateful for our support through the Youth Impact Grant.
Rosedale United Church has had a partnership for many years with a local family shelter. One of the ways we work with them is by an annual summer camp for the children currently using the shelter. Held in July, we play games, do crafts, introduce sports, and go on field trips.
We are grateful to everyone that donated their time and summer camp supplies to our ministries this year, and look forward to hosting our campers in 2021!
-
Location