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‘Her voice will never die’

Matthew Puddister — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 18:51:36 +0000

The Rev. Canon Virginia “Ginny” Doctor, coordinator of Indigenous Ministries and a major architect of the self-determining Indigenous church, died on May 26. She was 71 years old.

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Key documents of Indigenous Anglican church drafted

Joelle Kidd — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:06:13 +0000

The foundational documents of the planned Indigenous Anglican church have now been drafted, and Sacred Circle, the national gathering of Indigenous Anglicans, will be discussing them when it meets online June 10-12, National Indigenous Archbishop Mark MacDonald says. Sacred Circle, he says, has been working on a covenant (similar to a constitution) and a document, […]

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April issue shares stories of resurrection, hope for the future

Anglican Journal Staff — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:00:49 +0000

April 2021 marks the second Easter celebrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, after a year of widespread lockdowns, social distancing and online church services. This month’s issue of the Anglican Journal features stories that speak to both the pain of the ongoing pandemic and the hope and joy of the resurrection. Life goes on, even during […]

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Indigenous Ministries ramps up pandemic pastoral care

Tali Folkins — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 20:18:29 +0000

General Synod’s department of Indigenous Ministries is adjusting its pastoral support program to better respond to increasing levels of pandemic-related stress in Indigenous communities across Canada, says National Indigenous Archbishop Mark MacDonald—work in which Resources for Mission (RfM), the national church’s fundraising arm, has been a valuable partner.

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CoGS forms new anti-racism group

Joelle Kidd — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 20:25:54 +0000

In a virtual meeting held July 25, the Council of General Synod (CoGS) voted to approve the creation of a task force charged with dismantling racism within the Anglican Church of Canada.

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General Synod approves Jubilee Commission

Joelle Kidd — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 13:00:33 +0000

General Synod passed a motion July 16 to affirm the creation of the Jubilee Commission, a commission tasked with finding a “just, sustainable and equitable funding base for the self-determining Indigenous Anglican church.” The commission will be “charged with examining historic and current funds made available for Indigenous ministry at various levels of the church’s […]

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In depth: Indigenous self-determination measures pass in nearly unanimous vote

Joelle Kidd — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 00:11:52 +0000

Vancouver In an historic vote, General Synod decided almost unanimously July 12 to approve changes to Canon XXII that enable a self-determining Indigenous church within the Anglican Church of Canada, and to bestow the title of Archbishop upon National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald, a position which now ranks among the metropolitans. The vote was […]

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$200,000 donation boosts suicide prevention program

Matthew Puddister — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:00:28 +0000

Efforts to address the suicide crisis in Indigenous communities have received a major boost in the form of a $200,000 donation, gifted by an Ottawa-based Anglican known for her support of charitable causes. Joan, who asked that her last name not be printed, is a long-time parishioner at All Saints Anglican Church Westboro, and a […]

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Indigenous self-determination measures headed to vote

Joelle Kidd — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:00:59 +0000

An amendment to Canon XXII that would make the church’s National Indigenous Ministry more self-governing will be up for a vote at General Synod 2019 after being commended by Council of General Synod (CoGS) on March 14. “The changes to Canon XXII…will in effect be a very critical moment in self-determination,” National Indigenous Anglican Bishop […]

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Anglican Church hires two new suicide prevention workers

Tali Folkins — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 13:29:47 +0000

The Anglican Church of Canada has hired two new suicide prevention workers as part of its Indigenous ministry.

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