April 22nd, 2026Mennonite Church Canada Announces Partnership with the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery
Mennonite Church Canada is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery that supports the shared employment of Jonathan Neufeld.
Beginning July 1, 2026, Jonathan will continue in his current role as Indigenous Relations Coordinator with Mennonite Church Canada while also assuming a new role as Associate Director with the Coalition. This partnership creates an opportunity for Jonathan to be fully employed within a focused area of ministry that offers meaningful synergy for both organizations.
Since the Coalition’s inception more than ten years ago, Jonathan has been actively involved in its efforts to mobilize Christians to support Indigenous‑led movements that seek to dismantle systems of domination rooted in the Doctrine of Discovery. The Coalition has expressed a strong interest in strengthening bi‑national collaboration with the Regional Indigenous Relations Working Groups of Mennonite Church Canada—relationships for which Jonathan is uniquely and well positioned.
Jonathan looks forward to seeing these relationships continue to grow and flourish. As people committed to Jesus’ call to reconciliation, we believe there is hope, strength, and courage to be found in linking arms with others in this work. We are not alone.
Read more about Mennonite Church Canada's Indigenous Relations work.