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Hello, dear Broadview readers,
Our September issue has been mailed out, and hopefully by now most of you have received it. (If not, check out the stunning cover over on our Instagram and Facebook pages.) This is a very special issue that we’re extremely proud of.
The theme of the issue is “Indigenous Vision,” guest edited by Rev. Murray Pruden, executive minister for Indigenous ministries and justice at The United Church of Canada, and features stories and art by Indigenous creators, some of which you will find in our newsletter in the coming weeks.
Indigenous voices have always been an important part of our mandate at Broadview, and we couldn’t think of a better time to release this special issue. Not only are Indigenous communities and issues top of mind with the recent papal visit in Canada, but this issue also falls during the month that ends with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.
As a Christian magazine, not all who identify as Indigenous feel comfortable contributing to our pages, whether through their written word or their art. Which is why we’re grateful for Pruden, who is Nehiyaw, Cree First Nations, for taking on the role of guest editor. In his editor’s letter, Pruden attempts to answer the question he often gets: “Why do you participate in a church or follow the Christian religion? Pruden says, “that is a hard question to answer,” but he does so thoughtfully and respectfully.
Read Pruden’s editor’s letter here.
I’d love to get your feedback on the September issue. What stories are you drawn to? Should we do a special Indigenous issue every year? What kind of stories would you like to see more of? Email me at c.tejada@broadview.org.
Thank you, as always, for reading Broadview.
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