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Canada: Canon 22 establishes self-determining national indigenous ministry

Canada: Canon 22 establishes self-determining national indigenous ministry

In what was described as an “historic moment” the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada on June 9 approved the introduction of a new canon law that firmly establishes a self-determining national indigenous ministry within the church.

15 June 2010

The Episcopal Church: 'Oklahoma IV' consultation for indigenous ministries

The Episcopal Church: 'Oklahoma IV' consultation for indigenous ministries

Indigenous clergy, laity, and bishops whose ministry includes native peoples will gather May 27 - 31 2010 in Sewanee, Tennessee, for the Oklahoma IV 2010 Consultation entitled 'The Present and Future of Indigenous Leadership in the Episcopal Church'.

24 May 2010

Indigenous Oji-Cree Archdeacon Lydia Mamakwa elected first area bishop

Indigenous Oji-Cree Archdeacon Lydia Mamakwa elected first area bishop

Using a time-honored tradition of standing behind the nominee of their choice, delegates from 16 native communities in the Diocese of Keewatin's northern Ontario region elected Archdeacon Lydia Mamakwa as their first area bishop on March 6.

11 March 2010

Canadian elected as secretary general of the Anglican Indigenous Network

Canadian elected as secretary general of the Anglican Indigenous Network

Donna Bomberry, indigenous ministries co-ordinator for the Anglican Church of Canada’s General Synod, has been elected as the new secretary general of the Anglican Indigenous Network (AIN).

03 November 2009

“Stories of the Night Sky” Project for First Nation, Metis and Inuit Youth aged 16 to 19

“Stories of the Night Sky” Project for First Nation, Metis and Inuit Youth aged 16 to 19

A call for First Nation, Métis and Inuit aged 16 to 19 to develop their media skills while preserving the age-old tradition of storytelling. If you are interested in or have experience in storytelling, if you enjoy new media and are willing to learn, then read on

17 September 2009

Malcolm Naea Chun’s Aug 13th keynote at Sacred Circle

Malcolm Naea Chun’s Aug 13th keynote at Sacred Circle

Malcolm Naea Chun, secretary general of the Anglican Indigenous Network, addressed Sacred Circle on Aug. 13, 2009.

25 August 2009

Indigenous Anglicans urged to pursue their dream of self-determining ministry

Indigenous Anglicans urged to pursue their dream of self-determining ministry

A native Hawaiian from the Episcopal Church has strongly encouraged indigenous Anglicans gathered in Port Elgin, Ontario to pursue their dream of building a self-determining indigenous Anglican church in Canada.

14 August 2009

2009 Sacred Circle to consider new province

2009 Sacred Circle to consider new province

No one ever really knows what ideas will arise from Sacred Circle. It's a unique time and space when Canadian Aboriginal Anglicans can meet, pray, worship, and dream about the future. This year Sacred Circle will meet in Port Elgin, Ont. from August 9 to 15, with the theme "The Mighty Wind of the Spirit: the New Beginnings."

04 August 2009

Basic Bible study anchors Indigenous Ministries

Basic Bible study anchors Indigenous Ministries

For the past two years, Archdeacon Larry Beardy of Keewatin has been leading some exciting and difficult conversations about a new Area Mission serving communities in the dioceses of Brandon and Keewatin. 

22 July 2009

New propers available for National Aboriginal Day of Prayer

New propers available for National Aboriginal Day of Prayer

A cathedral full of strawberries - some churches have been really creative on the National Aboriginal Day of Prayer (NADP), June 21. Eileen Scully, coordinator for ministry and worship, remembers a 2001 service in the Diocese of Huron cathedral that ended with a Mohawk reconciliation ceremony

01 June 2009