Moving Towards Healing

Ojibwe scholar Dr. Anton Treuer will deliver a prophetic truth-telling message on “Moving Toward Healing" in partnership with MCC Racial Justice Truth & Reparations on October 21.

Join the Minnesota Council of Churches for an inspiring evening with Dr. Anton Treuer—Ojibwe scholar, celebrated author, and renowned racial equity educator—as he explores pathways to racial justice through truth-telling, cultural humility, and community healing. Drawing from his deep experience in Native American history, language revitalization, and equity work, Dr. Treuer will challenge us to move beyond reforming broken systems and instead build new frameworks of liberation and fairness for all. This event will offer practical strategies for fostering authentic dialogue, bridging cultural divides, and advancing justice across faith traditions. All are welcome to this interfaith gathering dedicated to learning, reflection, and collective action for a more equitable Minnesota

This event is free and open to the public with pre-registration. Parking at Metro State University is $8.00. 

Musical guests will set the stage for this conversation. Dr. Treuer will have books available for sale. Register below.

About Anton Treuer

Anton Treuer (pronounced troy-er) is Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University and author of many books. He has a B.A. from Princeton University and a M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Treuer is a member of the governing boards for the Minnesota State Historical Society and Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Institute and has received many prestigious awards and fellowships. In 2018, he was named Guardian of Culture and Lifeways by the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums. He is building an Ojibwe teacher training program at Bemidji State University and his equity, education, and cultural work has put him on a path of service around the nation and the world.