We are a proud founding partner of Gibimishkaadimin, a Truth and Reconciliation commitment promoting outdoor leadership experience, Indigenous cultural learnings, and friendships across cultures and geographies. Each summer, between 20 and 25 Indigenous youth from across Canada and non-Indigenous youth from south central Ontario take part in a week-long summer canoe trip on Lake Temagami, followed by a mid-winter reunion in Toronto. Through teachings about Indigenous culture and traditions, teamwork and learning outdoor skills on both land and water, new friendships and unique bonds are formed literally from coast to coast to coast.
Alongside Bloor Street United Church and Fairlawn Avenue United Church, we continue to work with the United Church of Canada to explore permanency for Gibimishkaadimin.
More information can be found on the Gibimishkaadimin web site: https://gibimishkaadimin.wixsite.com/home
If you are between ages 14 to 18 and interested in becoming a Gibimishkaadimin participant, please reach out to Sue Vanstone, Chair of RUC's Social Ministries Council.