Truth and Reconciliation

Resources and News about the process of Truth and Reconciliation and the Anglican Church of Canada

The Four Directions Prayer

Prayed by the late Rev. Vivian Seagers, who was the leader of the Urban Aboriginal Minstry in the Diocese of New Westminster.

What is Reconciliation?

Listen to Murray Sinclair, chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The Doctrine of Discovery

From the Anglican Church of Canada, The purpose of this film is to respond to the calls to action by helping to provide education and insight into the racist foundations of many of our property and other laws still in existence to this day.

Reconciliation Toolkit

FROM THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

For more than three decades, the Anglican Church of Canada has been on a journey of listening, truth-telling, repentance and healing with Indigenous Peoples, both within and outside the church. There is an urgent need for further healing and justice-seeking across the land, and we all have a role to play.

Ally Bill of Responsibilities

This brief document sets out critical responsibilities that allies to Indigenous peoples must uphold. It is a brief, accessible and useful resource for settlers to reflect on as they unpack their own relationships with colonialism, Canada, and Indigenous peoples. 

Apologies from the Anglican Church of Canada

Archbishop, Primate Michael Pears apologized in 1993. Archbishop, Primate Fred Hiltz apologized for 'Spiritual Harm 'in 2019.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action