Resources

*Warning! Contains graphic stories and images

In 2009, President Obama signed into law a Congressional apology to acknowledge the damages, wrongs and broken covenants by the United States inflicted upon the Native American people. However, that apology was never publicly acknowledged, something that was disappointing and hurtful to the Native American People. Now, Dr. Negiel Bigpond and Amb. Sam Brownback, who crafted the original legislation, are creating a movement to encourage the White House to publicly and formally acknowledge this apology now. In the first of three episodes, The Apology examines the history of the injustices committed against the Native American people and the apology that was written but has yet to be publicly spoken. We hope you’ll join this movement by signing our appeal to the White House at TheApologyNow.com.

Part 1 here | Part 2 here | Website

May 5th is National Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Advocacy Day.

• Download a special liturgy by Rev. Adrienne Stricker here.
• Download flyer here PDF | PNG.
• Read the press release here.

These live and interactive programs led by a museum educator focus on Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary lives centered around specific topics. Details here.

• A Thanksgiving Message from Church & Society
• Walking the ‘Good Road’ Together 
• Cape Proud of Work at Leadership Agency
• Honoring WWI code talker, Native veterans
• United Methodists offer lifeline to reservation
• Grant challenge leads to new ministry with Native students
• Open Letter to Native and United Methodist Churches: We will face the future together
• Standing Rock, 3 years later
• New executive named to lead the Native American Comprehensive Plan
• Mourning the passing of the Rev. Cynthia Abrams

• This extensive report on missing and murdered indigenous women and girls (MMIWG) was conducted by the Urban Indian Health Institute. It focuses on the underreporting by law enforcement. The study is only on urban areas. Click here to download resource.
• Find out more about a national campaign that’s urging lawmakers to address the problem of murdered and missing indigenous women is launching in South Dakota. View article here.
• Find out more about Savanna’s Act, passed by the Senate in December. View article here.

History of Lenape

Date: May 17-18
Location: Rock Hill, SC, Catawba Indian Nation’s Reservation

Attendees will hear from tribal leaders from around the state; view the documentary “The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Denomination Code”; learn about the pottery, baskets and other crafts and artwork created by South Carolina Native Americans; and view the film “The Dakota 38,” about the 38 Dakota elders hanged in 1862.

• Building Greater Understanding About Native American History in NJ: Decolonizing Classrooms and Curriculum
• New Hope Historical Society
• Native American Pilgrimage: Designed to Showcase Unknown Contributions and Plight
• Native American Comprehensive Plan

The Native American After School Program is funded by the United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey through Bridges to Growth and St. John UMC in Bridgeton (Fordville) Click here to download sample lesson plan.