The Indigenous Reconciliation Fund is a pledge by the Canadian Bishops to donate $30,000,000.00 over the next five years to support initiatives in Indigenous communities related to healing and reconciliation, culture and language revitalization, education and community building, or empowerment of Indigenous spirituality and culture. 

Under my leadership, the Diocese of Pembroke has committed to provide $50,000.00 each year for five years to support such projects in the geographical region of the Diocese of Pembroke. Funds can be requested for projects and initiatives that encompass one or more of the above categories.

Below you will find the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund guidelines and application forms. Inquiries and applications can be forwarded to the Indigenous Healing Circle of the Diocese of Pembroke in writing at 284 Trafalgar Road, Pembroke, Ontario, K8A 5A8 or by phone at 613-732-7933.

I respectfully request appropriate coverage of this program in Parish Bulletins and that it be offered to any members of the Indigenous Community in your parish and area.

In solidarity and right relationships,

+ Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R.

Bishop of Pembroke

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