Karen Christie “Learning Lessons in Indigenous Matters”
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada. In this vein, and in the interests of promoting the third principle of Unitarianism, to help each other learn, Karen Christie will offer a look at her personal journey of awareness with regard to indigenous matters. In particular, she will share the learning that was sparked by the Indigenous Film Discussion Series developed by the Canadian Unitarian Council. This process of learning lessons together equips us to be better allies on the path towards truth, healing, reconciliation and relationship.
Karen Christie is a Board member of the Capital Unitarian Universalist Congregation. She also chairs the Membership Committee there, and organizes pub nights for thirsty souls! Her deep knowledge of challenges and rewards of developing cross-cultural relationships are rooted in her work in international development with NGO’s in Ottawa, a multi-national security organization in former Yugoslavia, and eventually Global Affairs Canada in Africa, Afghanistan and Haiti. She has lived and worked on six continents, and is especially committed to the first principle of Unitarianism, the inherent worth and dignity of every person.
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