Mend: An Invitation from Jesus to Return to Land-Based Repair

“As the child of colonial settlers and European refugees, I was born into the tension of shame and gratitude for our history. I can relate to the nervous curiosity Jodi Spargur identifies with the Zaccheus story. But I've also been welcomed out of the tree into the world of reconciliation. My Indigenous mentors tell me I need training to become a helpful partner, and that burden can't be all on them. This book will be a critical facet of that training.”
– Bradley Jersak, Principle, St. Stephen’s University

“The whole unfolding of Zacchaeus’ transformation from self-protecting hoarder to generous restorer is such a profound way to couch the challenge/invitation of land back. And it feels promising and affirming a compelling approach versus guilt-laden and crippling one, which does the opposite, as you point out. Thank you!”
– Rena, a Metis grandmother and scholar

“Gather your communities to take next steps on this good path together, this is collective work.”
— Steve Heinrichs

“Wonderful storytelling that stokes the imagination. Great analogies to help us understand present-day realities. Gather your communities to take next steps on this good path together, this is collective work. Read together and act together. I pray blessing on this holy project. It is good. Jesus, call us like you called Zac, or give us ears to hear that call! Zac, pray for us.”
– Steve Heinrichs, editor of Unsettling the Word