The Chair of Christian Thought Bentall Lecture on Education and Theology

Join the community for a reflective lecture exploring the intersection of Indigenous identity and Christian faith. Rev. Dr. Ray Aldred, Director of the Indigenous Studies Program at the Vancouver School of Theology, shares his personal journey of reconciling these identities in the context of Canadian history. Drawing on questions from students about maintaining faith despite the trauma of residential schools, Dr. Aldred examines how these conversations have evolved from the 1970s to today. He offers perspective on the shifting questions Indigenous people are asking now and what they may mean for the future. This session is open to all ages and provides a space for thoughtful engagement with these complex themes. Dr. Aldred is a Cree man from Treaty 8 territory and a former chairperson of Indigenous Pathways.