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  • A group of diverse individuals seated in a circle during a discussion in a conference room, with natural light streaming through the blinds.

    August 19, 2015
    The value of listening was an important lesson drawn from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, the Commission argued, required listening to the…
  • Hands engaged in a woodworking project, using tools and materials to create a piece of art. The focus is on the craftsmanship and collaboration involved in the process.

    August 18, 2015
    Gathered outside in the early morning hours, a circle of onlookers watched as volunteers rubbed spindles into fireboards, trying to produce enough friction to create an ember. For young men…
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    August 18, 2015
    Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canon, delivers a sermon during the opening Eucharist service of the eighth national Anglican Indigenous Sacred Circle on Aug. 17, 2015. …
  • Group photo of diverse individuals smiling and posing together at an event, showcasing a range of backgrounds and attire.

    August 12, 2015
    More than three decades ago, the Anglican Church of Canada and the United Church of Canada came close to a full structural merger, the result of which would have been…
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    August 7, 2015
    Progress that has been made by Indigenous Anglicans towards self-determination will be evident by the very nature of the discussion when the eighth national Anglican Indigenous Sacred Circle meets later…
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    July 31, 2015
    The wildfires across Western Canada devastated huge swathes of forest and drove thousands of people from their homes. But as a result, residents from diverse backgrounds united to meet the…
  • An older woman in a red cardigan points to an information display about a local event in a church setting, with wooden organ pipes visible in the background.

    July 24, 2015
    A special exhibit on the legacy of Indian residential schools is open to the public daily throughout July and August at St. James Cathedral in Toronto. The display includes a…
  • A person holding a smartphone displaying the Anglicans of Canada website on a laptop screen, featuring a green landscape background and various content sections.

    July 22, 2015
    The Anglican Church of Canada has officially unveiled its new website, providing a mobile-friendly format that makes it easier to find resources. The revamped Anglican.ca, which follows months of active…
  • Two individuals stand together on stage, smiling at the audience during a formal event. One is wearing glasses and a white sweater with a purple collar, while the other is dressed in a black suit. Both are engaged in a moment of camaraderie, likely during a presentation or ceremony.

    July 14, 2015
    The Anglican Church of Canada has maintained a full communion partnership since 2001 with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC). Anglican representatives including Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of…
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    July 8, 2015
    The Anglican Church of Canada has announced financial support for the Saskatchewan wildfire relief efforts. Financial donations will be used to provide care for the more than 12,000 evacuees. On…

Acknowledging the land and God’s creation

This acknowledgement is crafted in light of the Principles of Reconciliation by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, as we seek to live faithfully in Christ and in right relationship with all. 

We give thanks to the Creator for this land, its waters, forests and all living beings, and for the abiding presence of Christ among us. From coast to coast to coast, these have been cared for and nurtured by First Nations, Inuit and Métis through countless generations. 

We honour the enduring relationship Indigenous Peoples have cultivated with these lands and waters, and the treaties and agreements that reflect these sacred bonds. We acknowledge the harms caused by colonial expansion, through frameworks like the Doctrine of Discovery and structures like the residential school system. We recognize our past failures as a Church, including disruption of connections to the land and suppression of Indigenous spiritualities. 

Guided by the gospel of Jesus Christ, we confess our need for healing. We commit ourselves to seeking truth, pursuing reconciliation and nurturing harmony with all creation. We place our trust in Christ, through whom all things are reconciled to God. 

May God strengthen us to live faithfully as stewards of the Earth. Let us walk in love, justice and reconciliation, joining in God’s work to restore all creation.