A recent reception welcoming leaders from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation to Emory is an early step toward honoring Indigenous peoples, the original inhabitants and stewards of the land on which Emory now sits.
Emory President Gregory L. Fenves described Emory's "In the Wake of Slavery and Dispossession" symposium as an opportunity to “explore Emory’s history, find answers to the pressing questions of our time and examine the ongoing impact of slavery and racism.”
GENEVA, Switzerland | 29/4/2021 Indigenous communities take part in a climate march during COP22 conference in Marrakech. Photo: Photo: Ivars Kupcis/WCC
Webinar explores spirituality, sustainability and struggle for self-determination of indigenous communities
(LWI) - From the Arctic Circle to the Amazon Jungle, from the south-eastern United States to the remotest tribal areas of Papua, New Guinea, indigenous leaders came together to reflect on the ways in which capitalism, colonization and Christianity have contributed to the marginalization and exploitation of their native communities. Christians today are called to listen, learn and stand in solidarity with these communities, as they propose a more sustainable vision for a new Economy of Life.