Truth & Healing Movement
The Truth and Healing Movement provides opportunities to learn the true history and current realities of Indigenous people. It is these truths, truths that have been ignored by most for hundreds of years, that will bring healing for both Indigenous people and non-Indigenous people.
Some of these opportunities will be calls to individual action, and some will be activities that congregations and small groups should coordinate and participate in together. All these opportunities can be easily promoted by sharing links on social media or other communication platforms.
Resources & Videos
- A first-of-its-kind education for indigenous leaders – John Potter, 1/9/23 | VIEW
- Not a Gift from Anyone – J.R. Jones, 11/21/23 | VIEW
- We are leaders, not guest speakers – Kelly Wilkerson and Gabe Wounded Head, 11/30/23 | VIEW
- A faithful journey of service in Alaska’s Inupiaq community – Kelly Wilkerson and Shannon Klescewski, 11/29/23 | VIEW
- Community is Home – Colleen Bernu, 11/13/23 | VIEW
- From words to Action – Isabell Retamoza, 10/9/23 | VIEW
- Harmonies and memories – Brenda Blackhawk, 7/6/23 | VIEW
- Alaska Daily reports the way to forgiveness for colonial sins – Joe George, 5/31/23 | VIEW
- Fully Lutheran and fully Native – Caitlin Sellnow, 2/23/23 | VIEW
- A Journey to Reparation - Brenda Blackhawk, 1/3/23 | VIEW
- Symposium brings focus to missing and murdered Indigenous women – 11/22/2022 | VIEW
- Happy Indigenous People’s Day - Vance Blackfox, 10/11/22 | VIEW
- Truth and Healing - Megan Brandsrud, 9/29/22 | VIEW
- In memoriam: Marlene Whiterabbit Helgemo, 1947-2022 - 7/29/22 | VIEW
- I’m a Lutheran: Loni Whitford Taylor - Megan Brandsrud, 6/24/22 | VIEW
- A journey begins - Stephani N. Grimoldby, 5/12/22 | VIEW
- Out Among the People - Michael Weaver, 3/22/22 | VIEW
- Beyond a resolution - JN Shimko, 11/16/21 | VIEW
- Telling the truth about the lands we inhabit - Vance Blackfox, 11/8/21 | VIEW
- ELCA issues declaration to American Indian and Alaska Native people - 10/11/21 | VIEW
- Bishop Eaton, Churches Beyond Borders leaders issue letter on Doctrine of Discovery - 9/23/21 | VIEW
- My faith journey: This is my story - Joann Conroy, 11/4/20 | VIEW
- 2020 Bishop Eaton Indigenous People’s Day statement - 10/12/20 | VIEW
- I’m a Lutheran: Mary Huntington - Megan Brandsrud, 7/19/19 | VIEW
- The silent epidemic (and study guide) - Francine Knowles, 11/19/18 | VIEW
- Voices that cannot be forgotten - Francine Knowles, 8/16/18 | VIEW
- I’m a Lutheran: Jennifer Kirby - Megan Brandsrud, 5/31/18 | VIEW
- Eaton issues statement on Standing Rock - 11/14/16 | VIEW
- Journal of Lutheran Ethics Doctrine of Discovery issue | VIEW
- Editor’s Introduction: Understanding the Doctrine of Discovery - Journal of Lutheran Ethics (elca.org) Carmelo Santos | VIEW
- The Doctrine of Christian Discovery: Lutherans and the Language of Empire - Journal of Lutheran Ethics (elca.org) Tink Tinker | VIEW
- A Reflection on the 2016 ELCA Churchwide Assembly’s Repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery - Journal of Lutheran Ethics (elca.org) Vance Blackfox | VIEW
- Killers of the Flower Moon study guide | VIEW
- A Declaration of the ELCA to American Indian and Alaska Native People | VIEW
- Land Acknowledgement guide | VIEW
- Repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery | VIEW
- Strategic plan | VIEW
- Beyond a resolution study guide | VIEW
- Killers of the Flower Moon study guide | VIEW
- Native Hawaiians fear Maui wildfire destruction will lead to their cultural erasure – CBC | VIEW
- Reckoning with their history, Lutherans issue declaration to Indigenous peoples – Religion News Service | VIEW
- ELCA Commences Participation in Truth and Healing Movement – Vance Blackfox – Good Faith Media | VIEW
- Lutherans launch initiative joining Indigenous-led Truth and Healing Movement – Religion News Service | VIEW
- On day of remembrance, churches confront their role in Indigenous boarding schools – Religion News Service | VIEW
- 15 up-and-coming faith influencers in 2022 (featuring Vance Blackfox) – Religion News Service | VIEW
- Why, and How, You Should Practice the Ritual of Land Acknowledgment - Good Faith Media | VIEW
- Doctrine of Discovery project | VIEW
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) Resolution on the Doctrine of Discovery | VIEW
- ELCIC Resolution on the Doctrine of Discovery - | VIEW
- ELCIC Churches Beyond borders | VIEW
- Native Reads Bookshop | VIEW
- United Nations Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples | VIEW
- Anglican Church of Canada Doctrine of Discovery documentary (and study guide) | VIEW
- Video resources from the Episcopal church | VIEW
Access Truth and Healing Movement events and other video resources on our Youtube playlist.
Association
As an association of American Indians and Alaska Natives of the ELCA, created in the image of God and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to serve and love our neighbor, and promote healing and wholeness within ourselves, the church, society and the Earth. We are proud to be Lutheran because we are a church that is deeply rooted in Scripture, tradition and the Lutheran Confessions, as well as in the vibrant communities and rich histories of our congregations. These roots are a source of nourishment that enable us to be a church that is both resilient and always being reformed.
The mission of the American Indian and Alaska Native Lutheran Association of the ELCA is to:
- Advocate for the rights of all indigenous people
- Provide cultural learning experiences for ourselves and others in appreciation and understanding of our heritage as Native people
- Serve in the church’s mission and ministry to and with Native people in faithfulness to the gospel
- Provide opportunities for fellowship
- Provide leadership training
- Work together with the whole body of the ELCA
- Work toward unity in the community of faith by pledging ourselves to promote the understanding that many traditional Native spiritual practices are inherently Christian and are accepted forms of worship
For further questions or information, please contact Pastor Joann Conroy by email.
Association Officers
- President/Incorporator:
- Pastor Joann Conroy
- Vice President:
- Pastor Manuel Retamoza
- Secretary:
- Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy
- Incorporator:
- Pastor Larry Thiele
