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Church of Canada vows to address youth suicide crisis in Wapekeka First Nation

The Anglican Church of Canada has acknowledged that it played a role in creating the conditions that led to the suicides of two young girls in Wapekeka First Nation. 

24 January 2017

Primate’s Commission proposes four paths to reconciliation

A church commission proposes praying, learning, building relationships and acting, as four ways to reconcile indigenous and non-indigenous people in Canada.

19 December 2016

Water protectors and supporters rejoice over victory for Native Americans

The US government has said it will not allow the Dakota Access Pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe, the drinking water source for the Standing Rock Sioux Nation.

06 December 2016

Presiding Bishop’s concern over Standing Rock pipe protest policing

The Presiding Bishop of the US-based Episcopal Church has expressed his concern over the policing of protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

02 December 2016

Church supports First Nation Canadians in battle against new oil and gas pipe

A major new oil and gas pipeline through the British Columbia region of Canada has received government backing despite protests from indigenous peoples groups.

02 December 2016

Standing Rock Sioux Nation’s protest camp hit by snow and legal storms

The Church’s solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Nation remains resolute after nine days of emotional events in the campaign to protect the tribe’s land and water supply.

29 November 2016

Bishops say Church has failed children, women, and indigenous peoples

A group of Anglican and Roman Catholic bishops say the Church should repent of its failure to protect children, women and indigenous peoples.

25 November 2016

Church calls for constitutional recognition of indigenous Australians

The Primate of Australia has called for constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, saying it is “vital” if they are to flourish.

23 November 2016

Church called to stand with Standing Rock Sioux Nation over oil pipe protest

Members of the US-based Episcopal Church are being asked to stand in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Nation in their opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline.

31 October 2016

Evolving Standing Rock protests expand Episcopal Church's ministry

The US-based Episcopal Church’s ministry in response to North Dakota Access Pipline protests are evolving as attitutes change and winter draws near.

25 October 2016