As Long As Rivers Run tells the story of the struggles of the Nisqually Tribe, and of Billy Frank, Jr., in particular, who led in the defense of the tribe’s fishing rights that were established by treaty in 1854 but denied. This tale of persistent personal and tribal bravery in the face of … [Read more...]
Opening Homily – 2019 Justice Summit “Navigating Intersectionality” by Rev. Mary Gear
There is an ancient Buddhist and Hindu story that tells of a wondrous net that hangs in the palace of Indra, God of the Heavens. The vast net is wondrous because it is delicate like a spider's web, strong and beautiful as it stretches infinitely in every direction. The story says that at each … [Read more...]