United Women in Faith Honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Continues Work for Racial Justice

For Immediate Release

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NEW YORK – United Women in Faith today observed Indigenous Peoples’ Day and honored the history, resilience, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous communities. It issued the following statement, which may be attributed to Ragghi Rain, chairperson of the Native American International Caucus of The United Methodist Church (NAICUMC):

“As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we are called to deepen our commitment to justice, respect, and remembrance — not only in words, but through meaningful action.

“At our most basic level, we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves. Hateful comments towards Indigenous communities reflect a heart that is neither yielded to Christ nor in pursuit of values of hope, faith, and love.

“In addition to raising our voices, we pray for the healing and well-being of our Indigenous brothers and sisters, healing of the land, and healing of our country.

“In a moment when hate speech and discrimination continue to surface, we commit to amplifying the voices of Indigenous communities, pursuing justice, and embodying Christ’s call to love our neighbors fully.”

We invite you to learn more about Indigenous history, culture, and ways to support Indigenous-led initiatives here: www.uwfaith.org

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