October 6 - Day of Remembrance Resources

We encourage you to download these resources and create a two-sided postcard to share with others for awareness of October 6th as a Day of Remembrance. The artwork is courtesy of Paige McNatt from the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape tribe. It is important to share this information to help educate others and seek justice for our children and communities.
There is also a Facebook page with additional resources.

Sign the NAIC Statement

The Native American International Caucus of the United Methodist Church 
A Call to Truth Telling and Repentance
October 6, 2021: A Day of Truth and Repentance for Our Children
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Native American International Caucus Call To Action

On July 28, 2021, The NAIC sent a letter to the Bishops of The United Methodist Church calling for October 6, 2021 to be "a day of truth and repentance for our children" through A Call to Truth Telling and Repentance. ​Click the Box Below to Read the full statement from the NAIC. For more Information about boarding schools and their harmful legacy see our Articles and Educational Pages.
On June 11, 2021, The NAIC sent a letter to the Bishops of The United Methodist Church calling for October 6, 2021 to be "the day that we United Methodists move from remembering to taking action to live further into our commitment of repentance and reconciliation" through A Call to Action. Click the Box Below to Read the full statement from the NAIC. For more Information about boarding schools and their harmful legacy see our Articles and Educational Pages.

Join the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition

 The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS)  was created to develop and implement a national strategy that increases public awareness and cultivates healing for the profound trauma experienced by individuals, families, communities, American Indian and Alaska Native Nations resulting from the U.S. adoption and implementation of the Boarding School Policy of 1869. They seek to lead in the pursuit of understanding and addressing the ongoing trauma created by the US Indian Boarding School policy. To become involved visit their website here.  OR  Join their ongoing advocacy efforts here.   ​
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Mission: With God’s grace and guidance, the NORTHEASTERN JURISDICTION NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES COMMITTEE will serve as the body that gathers to listen to and support fellow Native United Methodists, partners with all Native Peoples, educates non-Natives, and advocates for Native issues with our strong Native communities in the Northeastern Jurisdiction and beyond.