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The Jubilee Commission—one of the calls from the Primate’s Commission on Discovery, Reconciliation and Justice—is mandated and created by resolution of the Council of General Synod (CoGs). The resolution calls the commission to “propose a just, sustainable and equitable funding base for the self-determining Indigenous Anglican church.”

The commission “[is] charged with examining historic and current funds made available for Indigenous ministries at various levels of the church’s structure, assessing current funds designated to Indigenous programming, and assessing broader property questions.”

The commission invites you to check back to this page over the next weeks and months as it starts its work.

For information on the commission, please review the CoGS motion below and/or contact the commission staff liaison Ryan Weston.

 

Judith Moses (Chair​)
The Rt. Rev. Isaiah Beardy
The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Shaw
The Rev. Pamela Rayment
The Rev. Canon Laverne Jacobs

Ryan Weston (Staff Liaison)

 

The members of the Jubilee Commission bring to the task force many years of extensive ministry in various levels of the church. Learn more about them below:

Rt. Rev. Isaiah (Larry) Beardy The Rev. Canon Laverne Jacobs The Rev. Pamela Rayment

 

Motion passed Council of General Synod – June, 2018

Proposal to establish a Jubilee Commission 

Background: Significant work is being undertaken to develop and implement a framework for the Indigenous self-determining church. However in order for this church to thrive, it will need sufficient resources.   In the first report of the Primate’s Commission on the Doctrine of Discovery, Reconciliation and Justice, and in other prior communications of the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples, and the Indigenous Leadership Circle there have been questions raised regarding an equitable provision of funds, both current and future, in a manner that takes some account for the historic processes of colonization that have dispossessed Indigenous people of land and resources.  There is a need to assess the nature of resources available to the Indigenous church, and to propose a way forward, that aligns with the emerging conversation and decisions on the framework for self determination in the church.

Motion: That COGS appoint a Jubilee Commission to propose a just, sustainable and equitable funding base for the self determining Indigenous Anglican church.

The Commission would:

  • have a three year term, potentially renewable.
  • consist of 6 members
  • report to the Council of General Synod
  • Including significant representation from the current Primate’s Commission on the Doctrine of Discovery Reconciliation and Justice.

The Commission would be charged with examining historic and current funds made available for Indigenous ministry at various levels of the Church’s structure, assessing current funds designated to Indigenous programming, and assessing broader property questions. Topics for consideration might include current salary levels of Indigenous clergy and strategies to move towards parity, possible redistribution of portions of property sales on a principled basis, and increasing alignment between funds for Indigenous ministry and Indigenous oversight of these funds.

THE “Doctrine of Discovery, Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts” is a challenging, truthful documentary. It is meant to educate people on the Doctrine and create an awareness of its legacy. We offer this study guide in hopes that it will allow for those watching an opportunity to discuss, ask questions and reflect.

It is recommended that the video be viewed in its entirety (67 minutes) and then broken down into discussion, reflection by the chapters, one or two at a time. You may want to add prayer or think of scripture that speaks to the concerns that are raised by the documentary. We have provided some suggested passages and questions for study at the end of this guide, should scripture be part of your custom. The message is important and will give understanding to the current state of Indigenous affairs on Turtle Island or North America. Understanding the Doctrine of Discovery and its manifestations are important as we strive for reconciliation. If appropriate, open and close with prayer. Smudging may also be appropriate depending on the customs of the community.

As is our custom, we ask you to sit in a circle, or around a table and live with these guidelines:

We live and breathe in a sacred circle of trust, hope and love. In the Sacred Circle we will honour the Seven Traditional Teachings: Love, Truth, Honesty, Bravery, Wisdom, Humility and Respect. The Circle will conduct their deliberations in a circle using the Seven Guiding Principles to Create and Sustain the Circular Model of Leadership:

  • SACRED SPACE: Where spirituality is fully present, a place where the Holy Spirit guides who we are and who we are called to become. Sacred space will be created using culturally appropriate ceremony.
  • SHARED LEADERSHIP: Each person is equally valued for themselves and equally shares the power within the community. Decisions are made by consensus and all information and resources are shared. Individual talents, skills and gifts are recognized and empowered.
  • VISION: When we dream it together, then it happens. A shared vision, owned and articulated by everyone, guarantees excellence in leadership.
  • NORMS: Standards of behavior agreed upon by the group. Norms are constantly reviewed and updated.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: To the vision, to shared leadership, and to all tasks. “First among equals” means there is an elected or designated chair of the Circle who relates to other interested parties. This person(s) is empowered by the Circle to act on its behalf, honouring the consensus model of decision making.
  • PRAYER AND CEREMONY are important to sustain the spirituality of self and the Circle.
  • CREATIVITY: Comes from the Creator and resides within everyone. The Creator gives everyone the power and authority to carry out the vision. The creative arts – graphic art, writing prose/poetry, music and dance, drumming and singing, drawing, drama, and meditation are examples of creative energy that give life to the Circle.

Day Three at Sacred Circle 2018: New representation, new voices

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The morning of Thursday, Aug. 9 began with another round of gospel-based discipleship, a practice I have come to appreciate more and more at the Ninth Indigenous Anglican Sacred Circle. In plenary the previous day, National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald described the growing spiritual support that GBD has come to provide many Indigenous communities, … Continued

Day Two at Sacred Circle 2018: ‘Jesus is our liberator’

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As the Ninth Indigenous Anglican Sacred Circle entered its second full day, the universal nature of Jesus’s message, and its connection to global struggles for justice encompassing those of Indigenous Peoples in Canada surrounded our day. The gospel-based discipleship reading for the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 8 was Matthew 15:21-28, the faith of a Canaanite … Continued

Highlights from the Council of General Synod: June 2, 2018

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View a PDF version of Highlights from the Council of General Synod: June 2, 2018. Council members gathered at 8:45 a.m. at the Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ont. Morning Eucharist, Orders of the Day Deputy Prolocutor and Executive Archdeacon Lynne McNaughton presided over the morning Eucharist service, with Ms. Melissa Green providing … Continued

“A First Look At” brochures

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Produced by the Primate’s Commission on Discovery, Reconciliation, and Justice, each printable brochure offers information on a major aspect of the historical relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, as well as the role or response of the Anglican Church of Canada.

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