Edmonton Diocese Offers Apology for Spiritual Harm to Local Indigenous Community

Bishop Jane visited PrayerWorks Hall at St. Faith’s, Edmonton on Thursday, July 25 to give a prayer bundle with “An Apology for Spiritual Harm” to representatives of the Indigenous community. She and Sandra Arbeau, deacon at St. Faith’s, met with Barbara Marquis, a representative of the Métis community and Verna Fisher of the Creating Hope Society. The presentations were made during the community meal at PrayerWorks Hall. Archbishop Fred Hiltz offered “An Apology for Spiritual Harm” to Indigenous Peoples at the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, held in Vancouver earlier this month. Photos: Jennifer Stewart

At a coffee morning gathering to unpack the decisions made by General Synod, Bishop Jane encouraged clergy of the Edmonton diocese to personally visit their neighbouring Indigenous communities and offer the apology to elders. Photos: Jennifer Wirun