Cowssess. Brandon. Kamloops. Holding those recovered so far. Thursday, June 24, 2021 – the Day of John the Baptist By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. There on the poplars we hung our harps, … Continue reading →
To the News of the Discovery of the Remains of 215 Indigenous Children on the Grounds of the Kamloops (Tk’emlups) Residential School “It has been devastating and heartbreaking to hear in the news that the remains of 215 children … Continue reading →
To the News of the Discovery of the Remains of 215 Indigenous Children on the Grounds of the Kamloops (Tk’emlups) Residential School A Facebook post from the Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada on … Continue reading →
To the News of the Discovery of the Remains of 215 Indigenous Children on the Grounds of the Kamloops (Tk’emlups) Residential School The May 27, 2021 news release from Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops Indian Band) can be downloaded from here. … Continue reading →
On December 15, 2015, the Moderator of The United Church of Canada, the Right Rev. Jordan Cantwell, attended an event in Ottawa to mark the release of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report. Speaking at the gathering, Cantwell delivered … Continue reading →
Moderator Gary Paterson Reflects on the Closing Ceremonies of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission After six years of travelling the country and listening to and gathering up the stories of thousands of survivors of Indian Residential Schools, and the stories … Continue reading →
An Invitation to Enter into a Time of Prayer During the Closing Ceremonies of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission National Bishop Susan C. Johnson invites the church, “into prayer for the closing events of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and … Continue reading →
As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission holds its closing event and releases its Final Report and recommendations, United Church congregations are encouraged to reflect, pray, and worship on the journey of reconciliation on four Sundays, May 31 to June 21 … Continue reading →
Anglican Church Leadership Invites the Church into an Intentional Time of Discernment The Archbishop and Primate, Fred Hiltz, and the National Indigenous Anglican Bishop, Mark L. MacDonald, give the background and description of the “22 Days” planned for the time between the … Continue reading →
~ an article written by Matt Gardner and posted to the Anglican Church of Canada website on March 11, 2015 Marking a new stage in the healing journey of residential school survivors, the Anglican Church of Canada will have a … Continue reading →