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Adventist Church in Canada Issues Statement After 215 Unmarked Children’s Graves Discovered

The statement comes after the discovery of the unmarked children’s graves at the former Kamloops Residential School site.

June 2, 2021 | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada | Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada

A Statement on the Discovery of 215 Unmarked Children’s Graves at the Former Kamloops Residential School Site in British Columbia, Canada

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada mourns with the families of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and all the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (Canada) following the discovery of 215 unmarked children’s graves at the former site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School. This horrific event reminds us of the troubled relationship that Canada continues to navigate with the Indigenous Nations who pre-existed its founding. It presents an opportunity to recognize the truth of past and present injustices, to see the resilience of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada, and together embark on a process of reconciliation to create a better Canada for all.

A National Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for those affected. People can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line: 1-866-925-4419. Click here to read a Globe and Mail news report.

Resources for Reconciliation:

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: https://nctr.ca/

The Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: http://trc.ca/

Project of Heart: https://projectofheart.ca/what-is-project-of-heart/resources/

Facing History: https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library?search=indigenous

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada flies flags at half staff after 215 unmarked children's graves found in Kamloops — The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada flies flags at half staff at their headquarters in Ontario after 215 unmarked children's graves are found in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, at the former Kamloops Residential School site, in late May 2021.

50 Ministerial Spouses Unite for Community Service, Fellowship, and Training During the 2024 NAD Year-End Meeting

Community service, fellowship, and training sessions made up the spouses’ meetings during this year’s NAD Year-End Meetings, with roughly 50 spouses of conference leaders in attendance.

Report on 2024 Consolidated Enrollment

The Association of Adventist Colleges and Universities (AACU), comprised of the presidents and other top leaders from 13 Adventist colleges and universities in North America, has determined that the latest consolidated fall enrollment numbers for all 13 institutions totals 20,828 students. This increase of 256 students from the previous year marks the second consecutive year of total growth.

Charting a New Path: 2024 Administrators’ Conference Unites Leaders to Shape the Future of the Church in North America

It’s been 10 years since conference and union presidents, executive secretaries, and treasurers gathered in one room to brainstorm how best to carry out the church’s mission in North America. A long-awaited follow-up, the 2024 administrators’ conference hosted more than 200 conference and union officers at the NAD’s headquarters on Oct. 30-31.

In the Middle of It: A Thanksgiving Reflection

It’s easy to express gratitude when the outcome is favorable, when the struggle has passed, and when we can see the fruit of our perseverance. But what if we could learn to give thanks not just at the end of the journey but “in the middle of it”? What if we could cultivate the kind of gratitude that doesn’t wait for the resolution, but chooses to acknowledge God’s faithfulness even while the outcome is still unknown?

Promoting Healthy Minds at Southern Adventist University

Experts across America have gathered statistics that point to a mental health crisis for college students. Anxiety concerns have risen from 56 percent in 2013 to 65 percent in 2023, according to the Center for Collegiate Mental Health. The center also found that the number of students seeking help has steadily increased from 2009 until the pandemic. In response to the crisis, Southern Adventist University is working to ensure that students have access to various high-quality mental health resources.