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Announcements, Newsletters & Activities

IGR members are connected to many different religious, spiritual, ethnic, and cultural groups, and love to share what’s happening in their communities. Check out our new Community News section to see events and activities shared by IGR members!

Please note that while all events and activities posted on the Community Events blog are submitted by Interfaith Grand River members, they are not necessarily endorsed, supported by, or vetted by Interfaith Grand River as an organization.

All Nations Grand River Water Walk

Support All Nations Grand River Water Walk. An invitation to a fundraiser and education event with Water Walk leader Mary Anne Caibaiosai. The event is a spaghetti dinner on Saturday May 23 at Stirling Ave Mennonite Church at 6 pm. Join us for an evening of good food, stories, singing, drumming, and dancing on Saturday, May 23 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church in Kitchener. Everyone is invited to share memories of the Grand River and ideas for action

Community

May 17

Lecture: "Philosophy as Medicine: This is Not a Peace Pipe, Revisited"

February 6, from 3pm to 5pm Talk by Dale Turner: "Philosophy as Medicine - This is Not a Peace Pipe Revisited" This event is free to attend but registration is needed - please scan the QR code or click below for the link to register on Eventbrite.

Jan 22

Indigenous Chaplaincy Resources

About Indigenous Traditions There are many Indigenous Peoples in Canada with different cultures and languages. In the Grand River region, the main Indigenous groups are Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Métis. Some follow the traditional Indigenous spirituality of their culture, some belong to other religions or none. This page is about Indigenous spiritualities. These worldviews are deeply embedded in cultural practices and laws that frame community living. Ceremony plays a ce

Resources

Jan 5

Walking Together in Reconciliation Quilt Project

This Reconciliation Quilt Project is a collaborative effort that will bring together community members who are both indigenous and allies to create quilt squares that reflect our shared journey toward reconciliation and healing. The completed quilt will be assembled and displayed as a lasting symbol of community connection, learning, and commitment to this ongoing work. It will then be auctioned off to raise funds toward Crow Shield Lodges work ( https://www.crowshieldlodge.c

Community

Dec 15, 2025