GC43 or earlier GC24 Nishnawbe Institute (1971N335) WHEREAS the Indian Ecumenical Conference has called upon all religious bodies and governments in Canada and the United States of America to declare June 21st, 1971, a National Indian Day of Prayer; and WHEREAS June 21st has traditionally been a sacred day for Indians throughout North America:BE IT RESOLVED that this Twenty-fourth General Council of the United Church of Canada commend to our people the observance of June 21st as a “National Indian Day of Prayer,” and request the Board of Home Missions to make this action known to the people of the church. ROP Page Ref. 1971 ROP, p. 71, 113. Save to PDF True Document Date July 31, 1971 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Indigenous Justice Latest News GC45 Recall Meeting: Sept. 13, 2025 The recall meeting for the 45th General Council moved smoothly through several Way Forward proposals outstanding from the in-person meetings in Calgary, Alberta, in August. 45th General Council makes clear commitments to Just Peace regarding Palestine and Israel 45th General Council recalled to deal with unfinished, urgent business on Sept. 13; several proposals dealing with Palestine and Israel receive overwhelming support. Dreaming a Better World into Being: For the Sake of God’s Beloved World Following General Council 45, the church issued a renewed commitment to justice, peace and the flourishing of all peoples.
