Allyship 101
As a Settler, how do I Begin Reconcilliation with Indigenous Peoples and Communities?
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join a Zoom conversation hosted by the Canadian Shield and Shining Waters Regional Council’s Living into Right Relations Teams. This one hour conversation will introduce settler-Canadians on how to begin right relationships with Indigenous Peoples.
Guest Panel Speakers:
Rev. Rodney Smith-Merkley – Minister for Indigenous Justice and Respectful Relationships, East Central Ontario Regional Council
Suzanne Smith-Merkley – Indigenous studies secondary school educator
Rev. Dr. Bob Root – Minister at Trinity United Church in Bobcaygeon
Please register below to receive the Zoom meeting link.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Download the Allyship 101 poster here.
Allyship 101 Registration
Staff Support
Kim Uyede-Kai
SWRC Communities of Faith Support, Intercultural Diversity, Anti-Racism and Right Relations Minister
Direct Phone: 647-956-7345
Email: KUyedeKai@united-church.ca
Serves in: Shining Waters Regional Council
Location: Teleworks and works in the Toronto Office
Role: Kim encourages and connects communities of faith in their work and supports Indigenous ministries in their relationship with the region and promotes and supports racial justice.
Contact Kim about: Anti-Racism; Conflict Resolution; Covenants; Governance; Intercultural Ministry; Right Relations; Vision and Mission