Master Guide Ministry Hosts Forum on Social Justice

On June 28, the Master Guide ministry within the Youth Department, led by the Executive Coordinator Samantha Tshuma, facilitated an online panel that addressed systemic inequality and social justice.

The panel featured guest presenters such as the Honorable Justice Donald McLeod, Pastor Patrick Jacques, Pastor Matthew Feeley, Nwamiko Madden, Cheri Notice, Constable Jacqui Buchanan, and Lacombe’s own social activist, Dieulita Datus of Ubuntu—Mobilizing Central Alberta. The purpose of this online forum was to engage in meaningful dialogue as an education tool.

This past summer, a series of social and political events occurred within the United States, the primary one being the death of George Floyd, which sparked revolutionary response to racial and social injustice around the world. There were multiracial marches, demonstrations, and rallies staged globally.

It was thought that with the conversations young people were having at the time, it would be good to gather expert voices and practitioners to engage in dialogue on the important subject matter.

The more we talk about race and justice constructively, the further along we push the conversation that will hopefully spark a love revolution that will lead to more justice, racial harmony, and unity.

—Submitted by Submitted by Dr. Lyle Notice, Youth Director, Alberta Conference