Word&Deed Newsletter – July 2025

Greetings,

Happy July 1st!

As we mark the anniversary of the Confederation of Canada, we praise God for the diversity, freedom, and growth in our country. Please pray that as a nation, Canada will continue to work towards reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples who first welcomed us on what is ancestrally known as Turtle Island.

We are grateful that our nation has welcomed thousands of refugees who can now call Canada home. We also acknowledge that for many Indigenous communities, July 1st serves as a solemn reminder of the tragic legacy of the Indian Residential School System, the devastating impact of the Sixties’ Scoop, the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Canada, the enduring effects of the Indian Act, and the continued lack of access to clean water in numerous Indigenous communities.

We encourage you to join us in prayer and reflection on our part in forwarding justice, reconciliation, and peace.

– CBM’s Communications Team