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 Moderator of the 45th General Council installed The installation service of the 45th Moderator of The United Church of Canada, the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, took place at Knox United Church, 506 4 St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, tonight. Monday, Aug. 11: Decision session summary The final day of GC45 began with a moving service that remembered the Communion of Saints, before settling business on a number of proposals. Sunday, Aug. 10: Summary of the day After the Alvin Dixon Walk/Run raised over $25,000, participants heard from Toward 2035, Indigenous Ministry and Justice, and a message of continued support from Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson.
