Tag: Doctrine of Discovery

Ronald Braman, the Rev. Brad Hauff and Melissa Chapman Skinner walk to the United Nations building on April 17 to begin their work as delegates from The Episcopal Church to the 22nd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Photo: Lynnaia Main

Episcopal delegates to UN Indigenous forum focused on ‘Doctrine of Discovery’ following Vatican’s repudiation

Posted onAuthorBob Chapman

The March 30 statement by Pope Francis repudiating the “Doctrine of Discovery” had a major impact on the three people who represented The Episcopal Church at the 22nd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues that met April 17-28, 2023, in New York City. Read More …

Churches Beyond Borders

Churches Beyond Borders calls for education, solidarity around Doctrine of Discovery on Orange Shirt Day

Posted onAuthorBob Chapman

Churches Beyond Borders—comprising The Episcopal Church, Anglican Church of Canada, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada—is calling for a day of commemoration, truth, and healing on September 30, 2021, otherwise known as Orange Shirt Day, in solidarity with Indigenous people and other marginalized communities. Read More …