GC43 or earlier GC31 South Moresby-Haida Indians (1986S555) WHEREAS the United Church of Canada is committed to the stewardship of creation as expressed in Genesis 1:29-31; andWHEREAS The United Church of Canada and the government of Canada recognize the right of native peoples to self-determination as expressed in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights; andWHEREAS the Haida nation seeks to preserve its cultural and national heritage in South Moresby; andWHEREAS the impact of commercial logging threatens the preservation of the ecology of this unique area:THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 31st General Council request the General Secretary of General Council to request the federal, and where appropriate, the provincial governments to clarify, strengthen and guarantee Indian fishing rights in full consultation with the Indian people; this to include licensing principles and licensing boards. GC31 1986 ROP, pp. 123, 326, 328, 662 Save to PDF True Document Date August 21, 1986 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Indigenous Justice Latest News GCE Summary, Sept. 25–28, 2025 The 45th General Council Executive met in person in Toronto, for three days focused on orienting the Executive to the work, including its fiduciary duties, strategic leadership, financial oversight and its role in relation to committees, as well as The United Church Foundation and program organizations such as KAIROS 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.
