S Religion
ReligionText
Projects support healing and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples – caedm
04 March 2024 Thirty-three projects have been approved within the area of the Archdiocese of Edmonton to support a national commitment towards healing and reconciliation with First Nation, Inuit and Métis people. The Indigenous Reconciliation Discernment Circle, whose members are local indigenous leaders, has recommended the projects and initiatives focused on healing and reconciliation for […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreReligionText
International gathering pushes reconciliation forward – Catholic Register
October 5, 2023 Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith says he left a recent international conference on Indigenous-Church relations “very encouraged,” but cautioned the Washington, D.C., event was one step on a long path ahead. “We basically spent the week sharing our experiences around certain themes: what’s been the history of the relationship between the Church and […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreReligionText
Media Advisory: Papal Visit Anniversary
Jul 24, 2023 Summary: Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith and others will comment on the one-year anniversary of the papal visit. Time: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 2-2:30 p.m. The Archbishop and representatives from the locations within the Edmonton Archdiocese will make brief comments and take questions. Afterwards they will be available for limited individual interviews. Location: […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreReligionText
With Strong Voices: National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering – The United Church of Canada
July 25, 2023 The 2023 National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering will take place in Treaty 6 Territory in Edmonton from July 27 through July 30. The theme is “Our Strong Voices.” We will hear from Moderator Carmen Lansdowne in a keynote address on Friday, July 28. Other program elements include panel and audience discussions of the […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreReligionText
Maskwacis Pope anniversary: One year later, a need for more action – CBC
Jul 25, 2023 It’s been one year since Pope Francis told the assembled crowd: “I am deeply sorry” One year ago, Peyasu Wuttunee stood at a sacred fire in Maskwacis, Alta., next to residential school survivors and their family members. He was there to offer support as people dried their tears with tissues, placed them […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreReligionText
When the Pope Came to Canada – The Walrus
Jul. 12, 2023 The country south of Edmonton looked like an infinite chessboard: giant flat squares of farmer’s green and canola yellow broken up here and there by stands of tall trees. Above, the great sky was an old, lasting bruise: darker and lighter shades of purple and grey spread everywhere, sharp sunlight curving down […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreReligionText
Edmonton Catholics contribute $3.2M to Indigenous reconciliation fund – CFWE
Jun 8, 2023 The Archioese of Edmonton will spend $3.2 million on reconciliation initiatives with First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in the Alberta capital region. The money is part of the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund, with contributors across the country it’s totaled $30 million over the past 5 years. The plan has five main subjects: […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreReligionText
Archdiocese of Edmonton donates $3.2M to Indigenous reconciliation efforts – Global News
June 7, 2023 The Archdiocese of Edmonton announced Wednesday it will be donating $3.2 million to the national Indigenous Reconciliation Fund to support healing and recognition of Indigenous peoples. The Catholic Bishops of Canada committed to raising $30 million over five years across local dioceses. The funds raised in Edmonton will support local programs and […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreReligionText
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta – Policing as an essential service and Vatican’s Doctrine of Discovery repudiation response.
April 6, 2023 https://www.treaty8.ca/2023/04/06/press-conference-media-statements/ NT5
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreReligionText
Indigenous experts, leaders say Vatican’s Doctrine of Discovery rejection marks step forward – CBC
Mar 31, 2023 Announcement was influenced by Pope’s visit to Alberta, Edmonton Archbishop says Indigenous experts and leaders in the Edmonton region say the Catholic Church’s rejection of the Doctrine of Discovery is a significant step toward reconciliation. “This is a historic day,” said Matthew Wildcat, a member of Ermineskin Cree Nation and an assistant professor […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read More