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Anglican Indigenous Network gears up for action

[Anglican Taonga] Indigenous Anglicans meeting in Christchurch have voted to reset their network - and to make their presence felt at the Communion's highest levels

28 November 2013

Reconciliation: "We're not done," says Archbishop

Archbishop John Privett said he has experienced “deeply moving” moments at the ongoing B.C. National Event hosted by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada 

23 September 2013

Landmark apology lives on

Abp Michael Peers, former primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, today said that much has changed in the church’s relationship with First Nations people

08 August 2013

Church marks apology anniversary

Anglican Church of Canada staff on July 25 held a prayer service to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Canadian government’s apology to First Nations people for the Indian residential schools system.

29 July 2013

Canada: National Indigenous Bishop to receive Queen's Jubilee Medal

Canada: National Indigenous Bishop to receive Queen's Jubilee Medal

The Anglican Church of Canada's first National Indigenous Bishop, Mark MacDonald, is to receive the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his spiritual leadership while serving Aboriginal communities and his contributions to environmental awareness of Canadians

04 February 2013

First woman elected Chair of Anglican national indigenous body

First woman elected Chair of Anglican national indigenous body

The Revd Gloria Shipp, from the Gamilaroi tribe in New South Wales, has been elected Chair of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council (NATSIAC) by members at their Annual Gathering in Brisbane.

08 October 2012

Anglican Church of Canada: Sacred Circle a turning point for indigenous ministry

Anglican Church of Canada: Sacred Circle a turning point for indigenous ministry

The Seventh Sacred Circle will be considered a point in which the sense of unity, community and resolve of indigenous Anglicans to pursue a self-determining ministry was ‘brought to a new level’, said National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald. 

16 August 2012

Suicide pandemic among First Nations people can’t be ignored

Suicide pandemic among First Nations people can’t be ignored

Not talking about it isn’t working. This was the message that Cynthia Patterson, coordinator of the Anglican Church of Canada suicide prevention program, wore on her shirt when she attended the recent Seventh Sacred Circle in Pinawa, Manitoba, from 5 to 12 August.

15 August 2012

Christian communicators support better radio service for indigenous people

Christian communicators support better radio service for indigenous people

The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) on 9 August, the International Day of the World's Indigenous People, called on society and governments to support community radio in an effort to advance the democratic participation and active citizenship of native peoples.

09 August 2012

Episcopal Church Presiding bishop issues pastoral letter on Doctrine of Discovery

Episcopal Church Presiding bishop issues pastoral letter on Doctrine of Discovery

‘We seek to address the need for healing in all parts of society, and we stand in solidarity with indigenous peoples globally to acknowledge and address the legacy of colonial occupation and policies of domination,’ writes Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori.

23 May 2012