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Bishop of the diocese of Yukon, Lesley Wheeler-Dame (left) poses with commissioner of Yukon, Dame Adeline Webber (right). The two work together in a community partnership between diocese and territory to manage the estate of famous Klondike prospector, Keish, also known as James "Skookum Jim" Mason. They call themselves the two Dames. Photo: provided by Lesley Wheeler-Dame

Bishop Leslie Wheeler-Dame of Yukon to retire in October

Anglican Journal March 21, 2025

Bishop Leslie Wheeler-Dame of the diocese of Yukon will retire Oct. 24 this year, she announced in a letter to the diocese dated Feb. 26. On Oct. 24 she will reach 70, the mandatory retirement age for bishops in the Anglican Church of Canada. In an interview with the Anglican Journal, Wheeler-Dame said she felt reluctant to leave the position amid a period when the diocese is showing promising signs of renewal. Still, she added, she will not be leaving its service, instead planning to serve in Ministry of Presence, a program in which retired Anglicans volunteer to serve as non-stipendiary congregational leaders to supplement the diocese’s limited number of stipendiary clergy.

(L to R): Lori Ransom, the Rev. Andrew Wesley, and Dawn Maracle speak at the North American Interfaith Network conference held Aug. 11 to 14 in Toronto. Photo: Marites N. Sison

Aboriginal experience of multi-faith work

Anglican Journal August 15, 2013

Three indigenous peoples of faith have extolled the value of multi-faith work in Canada saying it not only provides opportunities to learn from others but also promotes healing and reconciliation among peoples and communities.

"Being a Christian in politics is part of who I am as a person, so I don't hide it," says Green Party leader Elizabeth May, who is a parishioner at St. Andrew's Anglican church in Sidney, B.C. Photo: Green Party of Canada

An activist, an Anglican, a political leader

Anglican Journal August 2, 2013

At a time—at least in Canada—when having an active faith is considered a liability for politicians, Elizabeth May stands out for being openly Anglican.

The May 2000 issue of the Anglican Journal, which published a special report on what happened to native children in residential schools. It included an account of how Ottawa experimented with their diets. Photo: Marites N. Sison

Ottawa experiment on native children ‘appalling’

Anglican Journal July 18, 2013

On July 16, several publications carried a Canadian Press (CP) story about how Ian Mosby, a historian from the University of Guelph, stumbled on a little-known fact in the course of his research on the history of food in Canada.

The Joint Assembly had a "very positive, upbeat spirit," says Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. Photo: Art Babych

‘Spirit-filled, spirit-led’ gathering

Anglican Journal July 12, 2013

Archbishop Fred Hiltz described the recently concluded Joint Assembly as a “spirit-filled, spirit-led” gathering that can only strengthen the full communion relationship of the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC).

New General Synod prolocutor Harry Huskins introduces the motion on the proposed Anglican Covenant. Photo: Art Babych

Anglican Covenant decision in 2016

Anglican Journal July 5, 2013

The Anglican Church of Canada’s triennial General Synod on July 5approved a motion that urges its faithful to continue conversations onthe proposed Anglican Covenant and delays a final decision on whether toaccept or reject it until 2016.

Archbishop Colin Johnson, a member of the structures working group, introduced the proposed changes to the church’s governance structures. Photo: Art Babych

General Synod approves structural change

Anglican Journal July 5, 2013

After some debate, General Synod members on July 4 voted to abolish allbut two of the national church’s standing committees, as part ofproposed changes to its governance structures.

‘The critical justice issue of our time’

Anglican Journal July 4, 2013

Joint Assembly members were challenged on July 4 to think beyond the economic impact of resource extraction and to consider its “life and death” impact on indigenous communities in Canada and overseas and on the earth’s “ecological integrity.”

“Part of the mission of the church is to critique the fundamental basisof self-centredness,” said the Rev. Dr. Christopher Duraisingh. Photo: Art Babych

Church must critique ‘self-centredness’

Anglican Journal July 3, 2013

An eminent South Indian theologian on July 3 challenged Anglicans andLutherans to “de-centre” themselves and their churches so that they cantruly serve the world.

About 600 Anglicans and Lutherans gather at the plenary hall for the start of their Joint Assembly, July 3 to 7. Photo: Art Babych

Full communion ‘must benefit the world’

Anglican Journal July 3, 2013

In a joint address delivered at the opening of the Joint Assembly, the national leaders of the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) outlined the ways in which their churches have deepened their full communion relationship, now in its 12th year.

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada National Bishop Susan Johnson, at a Joint Assembly press conference. Photo: Art Babych

Joint Assembly: hope for “more partnerships”

Anglican Journal July 3, 2013

Anglican and Lutheran leaders in a press conference today expressed hope that their historic joint assembly here will open up possibilities for more partnerships among their churches around areas such as theological education, social justice and mission work.

Chapel of the Holy Apostles at the Anglican Church of Canada’s national office commemorates National Aboriginal Day with a Eucharist and a display of aboriginal colours on the altar side table. Photo: Marites N. Sison

Church celebrates National Aboriginal Day

Anglican Journal June 21, 2013

As Canada celebrates National Aboriginal Day today, June 21, Anglicanchurch leaders urged Canadian Anglicans to pause and reflect on itssignificance for the life of their church and the nation.

Survivorsand their families sing “Happy Birthday” in different languages tohonour former students whose birthdays were not celebrated inresidential schools. Photo: Marites N. Sison

In pictures: TRC Quebec national event

Anglican Journal May 3, 2013

The image of adrum and a feather, of a young aboriginal man speaking out about whatreconciliation means to him and of church representatives taking part inevents, are among the photographs taken by the Anglican Journal at the Quebec national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Genocide survivor tells former students: ‘You’re not alone’

Anglican Journal May 1, 2013

A Rwandan genocide survivor on April 26 reached out to former students of Indian residential schools and pledged his commitment to walk with them as they struggle to heal from traumas experienced as a result of being wrenched away from home and assimilated into another culture.