Archive of General Synod communications about residential schools
This is a partial archive of material that was produced and distributed by General Synod about residential schools. If you need help in finding a particular document, contact the General Synod library.
News releases and General Synod web stories
2007
- Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples calls on prime minister to apologize
March 29, 2007 - Primate urges prime minister to apologize for residential schools
March 28, 2007
2005
- Government policy shift on residential schools described as a "step forward"
May 31, 2005 - Residential schools agreement is "good news" for everyone, Primate says
Nov. 23, 2005 - Residential schools negotiations enter new phase
Sept. 16, 2005
2004
- Residential schools agreement stands despite Ontario court's ruling
Dec. 10, 2004 - Money raised for Anglican Settlement Fund earmarked for survivors of residential schools
Nov. 23, 2004 - Federal appeal of B.C. residential school decision will prolong uncertainty for claimants, church says
Feb. 9, 2004
2003
- Anglican commitment to Settlement Fund not affected by B.C. court ruling
Dec. 16, 2003 - Historic agreement between Anglican church and government of Canada seeks settlements with abuse victims
March 11, 2003 - Anglican Church, government, to sign residential schools agreement
March 5, 2003 - All 30 Canadian Anglican dioceses approve residential schools agreement
Feb. 10, 2003
- To date, 15 dioceses support agreement
Jan. 17, 2003
2002
- Agreement allows Church to serve society, Anglican Primate says
Dec. 18, 2002
- Government of Canada and Anglican Church Reach Agreement-in-Principle
Nov. 20, 2002
- Remarks following a residential schools agreement with the government of Canada
Nov. 20, 2002
- Anglican General Synod committed to residential school settlement on moral and financial grounds
Nov. 13, 2002
- Anglicans report “good dialogue on tough issues” with government
Feb. 7, 2002
- Church organizations renew call for mediator
Jan. 14, 2002
2001
- A statement from the bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada in response to government announcement of residential school claim settlements
Oct. 30, 2001 - Churches urge comprehensive solution to residential schools settlement
Oct. 29, 2001 - Churches ponder next step as government discussions stall
Aug. 17, 2001 - General synod averts showdown with federal government
July 10, 2001 - Deputy Prime Minister Herb Gray gives assurances over residential schools settlement process
May 18, 2001 - Healing ministry “in jeopardy”
May 4, 2001 - New strategies, funding and staff to address long-term healing goals
March 14, 2001
2000
- Bankruptcy like Good Friday, primate tells council, as mounting lawsuits threaten financial viability
May 4, 2000
1999
- General Synod appeals Lytton decision
Nov. 24, 1999 - Ordination launches healing journey
Oct. 29, 1999 - Church decision on Lytton appeal will follow independent review; payment to plaintiff unaffected
Sept. 29, 1999 - Church share of judgment to be paid by national body, diocese of Cariboo assesses its financial capacity
Sept. 27, 1999 - Court ruling clears way for settlement, church and Crown held jointly liable
Sept. 1, 1999 - Church leader says court rulings could jeopardize church work
June 17, 1999
1998 and earlier
- Federal apology useful first step, but continuing response is needed
Jan. 9, 1998 - Anglican Church welcomes court decision on native land claims
Dec. 12, 1997 - Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: time for federal government to accept its responsibility
Nov. 14, 1996 - Resolve Nisga'a talks deadlock, archbishop says
July 18, 1995 - Aboriginal Anglicans get approval to form self-determining community within the church June 1995
- Anglican Church commends work on healing for those abused at native residential schools
June 6 1995 - Church responds to aftermath of residential schools, urges government participation in aboriginal healing
Nov. 5, 1993 - Anglican leader apologizes to aboriginal people for residential schools
Aug. 8, 1993 - Residential schools—beginning a process of repentance and healing
June 17, 1992 - Healing and reconciliation—the church faces the legacy of residential schools
May 27, 1992 - Massachusetts considers divesting Hydro-Quebec bonds
April 15, 1992 - Primate supports call for national day of prayer on Oka
Sept. 19, 1990 - Anglican Church leader condemns government handling of Mohawk dispute
July 27, 1990 - Land claims by British Columbia Indians
Feb. 9, 1973
Updates
- The Anglican Church of Canada Resolution Corporation, Settlement Fund update
March 28, 2007 - Residential schools update
March 2007 - Residential Schools Agreement - Q&A
Nov. 23, 2005 - Updates written by Archdeacon Jim Boyles, General Secretary
These updates were written for Canadian Anglicans by the General Secretary, Archdeacon Jim Boyles, who represented the Anglican Church of Canada to the federal government in its negotiations around the Anglican role in the residential schools system.- Residential Schools update #16—April 2004
- Residential Schools update #15—Nov. 20, 2002
- Residential Schools update #14—Jul. 18, 2002
- Residential Schools update #13—Apr. 9, 2002
- Residential Schools update #12—Dec. 19, 2001
- Residential Schools update #11—Oct. 16, 2001
- Residential Schools update #10—June 29, 2001
- Residential Schools update #9—March 30, 2001
- Residential Schools update #8—Dec. 20, 2000
- Residential Schools update #7—Oct. 19, 2000
- Residential Schools update #6—June 1, 2000
- Residential Schools update #5—March 23, 2000
- Residential Schools update #4—Nov. 22, 1999
- Residential Schools update #3—Sept. 29, 1999
- Residential Schools update #2—September, 1999
- Residential Schools update #1—July, 1999
- Residential Schools update #16—April 2004
Other Material
- Metropolitan urges Prime Minister to apologize for residential schools
March 30, 2007 - Towards a New Beginning booklet offers in-depth look at residential schools agreement
December 24, 2002 - A message from the Primate regarding residential schools
Dec. 18, 2002 - The Agreement in Brief
Dec. 2002 - Remarks following a residential schools agreement with the government of Canada
Nov. 20, 2002 - A statement from the ecumenical negotiators on Indian residential schools
Feb. 4, 2002 - Ecumenical Working Group Q&A on the position of the Anglican Church of Canada
Feb. 4, 2002 - Statement from the House of Bishops to members of the Anglican Church of Canada
May 4, 2001 - Letter from the Primate, Archbishop Michael Peers, to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien
May 2, 2001 - Letter from the House of Bishops to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien
May 2, 2001 - "Universe bends toward justice": a sermon by the Primate, Archbishop Michael Peers
Sept. 24, 2000 - "Who bailed out whom?" General Secretary Jim Boyles's letter to the Globe and Mail
Sept. 11, 2000 - Residential Schools backgrounder (Word document)
Aug. 2000 - "Anglican goal is healing" General Secretary Jim Boyles's editorial in the Toronto Star
June 4, 2000 - Pastoral letter from Archbishop Peers to the Anglican Church of Canada
May 28, 2000 - Pastoral letter from Bishop James D. Cruickshank to clergy and parishioners in the Diocese of Cariboo, B.C.
March 23, 2000 - The Churches and residential schools: national Angus Reid poll findings
Jan. 2000 - Pastoral letter from from Bishop James D. Cruickshank to clergy and parishioners in the Diocese of Cariboo, B.C.
Sept. 7, 1999 - Stewards of a Legacy: Residential Schools, the Anglican Church, and Canada
Adapted from a presentation to the clergy of the Diocese of New Westminster in November 1998 - Report of the Anglican Church of Canada to the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (Executive Summary)
Nov. 1993 - Crisis in post-secondary education for native students, a letter from the Primate to the Prime Minister
April 20, 1989 - Report of General Synod committee on Indian and Eskimo Affairs
Aug. 1, 1967
Anglican Journal Coverage
The church’s editorially independent newspaper has written extensively about the Anglican Church of Canada and residential schools. Visit the residential schools section of their website to read past and current coverage.
