Sacred Circles (Formerly called Native Convocations) Anglican Church of Canada

The first Sacred Circle, then called a Native Convocation, was held in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, from 28 September to 5 October 1988, with the theme "Sharing the Dream". As of the end of 2005 there have been five national Sacred Circles (also called Native Convocations or Anglican Indigenous Circles). A Sacred Circle was tentatively scheduled for 2003 but cancelled due to a shortage of funding.

On 22 June 2002 the Diocese of Rupert's Land held the first diocesan Sacred Circle with the theme "Towards Healing and Reconciliation".

Anglican Video has recorded each of these Sacred Circles and released videos (some with study guides) that are available from the Anglican Book Centre.

NATIONAL SACRED CIRCLES

First Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask.
28 September – 5 October 1988
Theme: "Sharing the Dream"
Anglican Video: "Share the Dream" (1988, VHS 52 min.)

Second Kenora, Ontario
1-10 August 1993
Theme: "Dancing the Dream"
Anglican Video: "Dancing the Dream" (1993, VHS 29 min.). Video includes Apology to Native People offered by the Primate, Michael Peers.

Third Lethbridge, Alberta
1-7 July 1997
Theme: "Our Journey of Spiritual Renewal"
Anglican Video: "A Journey Begins with a Dream" (1997, VHS 32 min., includes study guide) Video includes major focus on Native Covenant drawn up in Winnipeg in 1994.

Fourth Port Elgin, Ontario
18-25 August 2000
Theme: "Walking a New Vision"
Anglican Video: "Walking a New Vision" (2001, VHS 34 min.)
The video chronicles the Gathering and the Journey of Spiritual Renewal that has developed in this community.
Web site for 2000 Sacred Circle: http://www.anglican.ca/about/committees/acip/sc2000/index.htm

Fifth Pinawa, Manitoba
7-13 August 2005
Theme: "Honoring Our Relations: Keeping the Spirit Alive Anglican Video: " Honouring Our Relations : Keeping the Spirit Alive" (2006, VHS 56 min. DVD 56 min.) The DVD includes additional features: Introduction, The Tractor Trek, In Harmony Concerts, The Ribbon of Hope, Walk The Diocese, How To Give)
This video documents the historic gathering chronicling the unanimous call for a national Indigenous Bishop and the response from Primate Andrew Hutchison and the other bishops present.
Web site for 2005 Sacred Circle: http://www.anglican.ca/about/committees/acip/sc2005/index.htm

For more information about the Sacred Circles and the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples (ACIP) please see the ACIP web site at:
http://www.anglican.ca/acip

DIOCESAN SACRED CIRCLES

First Diocesan Sacred Circle (Rupert's Land) : St. Peter's, Dynevor, Man.
22 June 2002
Theme: "Towards Healing and Reconciliation"
Anglican Video: " Gathering at the River : the First Sacred Circle in the Diocese of Rupert's Land" (2002, VHS 30 min., no study guide)