Mountain Man's UseNet Archive Sacred Assembly Proclamation Aboriginal Peoples of Canada Hull, Quebec
Web Publication by Mountain Man Graphics, Australia in the Southern Summer of 1995

Sacred Assembly Proclamation

Aboriginal Peoples of Canada
Hull, Quebec
6th-9th December 1995

My thanks to Murray Angus, one of the organizers of the Sacred Assembly held recently in Hull, Quebec (Canada) for the following Proclamation which the Assembly released at end of its deliberations.

Reconciliation Proclamation

We share, as part of our common spiritual foundation, the belief that:

• the Creator God reigns supreme over all things;
• the land on which we live was created for the benefit of all;
• as the original inhabitants of this land, Aboriginal peoples have a special right and responsibility to ensure the continuing integrity of the land and the unity and well-being of its inhabitants; and
• non-Aboriginal Canadians also share in these responsibilities.

We share the recognition

• that reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians must be rooted in a spiritual understanding of land as a gift from the Creator God;
• the sins of injustice which have historically divided Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples remain active in our society today;
• concrete actions must be taken by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples alike to overcome these injustices and to bind up the wounds of those who have suffered;

We share an understanding

• that the starting point for healing and reconciliation lies in personal communion with the Creator God;
• while change must take place at all levels of society, it must be rooted most firmly in the communities; and
• relations based on justice will require respect for past treaties, a fair settlement of land rights disputes, the implementation of the inherent right of self-government and the creation of economic development opportunities and other institutions to support it.

We share a commitment

As individuals:

• to seek the personal guidance and counsel of Elders and spiritual leaders in order to walk more closely with the Creator God;
• to return to our communities and develop ways to continue the process of healing and reconciliation that has begun at Sacred Assembly '95;
• to continue to explore with each other our sacred foundations, in order to bring about spiritual reconciliation, Aboriginal justice and the fulfillment of political responsibilities in this country;
• to continue to respect the differences in our spiritual journeys, even as we seek to discover the common spiritual link between us.

As churches and faith communities:

• to continue the process of healing and reconciliation with Aboriginal peoples, by providing the forums and supports needed to heal the wounds created in the past;
• to become stronger advocates for justice and reconciliation in current and future public affairs, and to hold our governments accountable for their implementation of just policies;
• to recommit ourselves to a program of education and action on issues relating to land rights, self-government, economic development and racism.

As First Nations and Aboriginal communities and organizations:

• to work towards healing and reconciliation within our own communities;
• to accept the challenge issued by our Youth to create an environment in our communities that encourages a healthy view of oneself and respect for others, and which also addresses community conflicts that prevent Youth from finding their path.

Date: Sat, 06 Jan 96 02:14:57 -0800
News:N.010396.024842.05@a3.a1.nl
From: meyran@a3.a1.nl wrote:
Subject: I'm not native I am apart of nature {Big White Bear}

meyran@a3.a1.nl wrote:

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

another letter from me, Big White Bear.
When I here Native it gives me a bad feeling.
Tell me who is NATIVE.
I'm not native, I am nature apart of the animals or could you better say are humans beast?
Well brothers and sisters there is no differents between animal and human, the only differents is hate, power, brain.
If you are black, red, white or yellow, there is no differents.
ACCEPT WE ARE BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
Please take care for the nature and the animals treed them as yourself............
Don't call me Native ..... because I'm not

shaman Big White Bear

Date: Sat, 06 Jan 96 02:17:16 -0800
News: 4ccs8v$8dc@lore.interserv.net
From: mcraig03@interserv.com wrote:
Subject: And also to Father Sky

mcraig03@interserv.com wrote:

Yes My Brother,

It has started and will alway grow.
In the land, in the sky and in the spirit.
The Great Spirit and the Spirit within us all.
It is a good day to be a Native.
It is a Good night to count the abundance of the day.
May Great Spirit always Live in Our hearts, souls and minds Forever.

Big Bird

Mountain Man's UseNet Archive Sacred Assembly Proclamation Aboriginal Peoples of Canada Hull, Quebec
Web Publication by Mountain Man Graphics, Australia in the Southern Summer of 1995