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Vancouver-area church uses Christian, indigenous traditions

The Rev. Joe Scheeler thinks Christian and Native American spiritual journeys aren’t so different from one another, nor are they incompatible. read more

All Saints Episcopal Church meshes Christian, Native American traditions

Scheeler, 67, is the vicar at All Saints Episcopal Church, a west Hazel Dell church that blends Christian and Native American traditions in its services. Scheeler belongs to the Lenape tribe. read more

Vancouver Archbishop Promises ‘Tangible Actions’ After Indigenous ...

In the letter, Archbishop Miller repeated his 2013 apology to the Indigenous populations for the abuses that occurred in Church-run residential schools, saying that he remains “committed and ... read more

Indigenous Christianity on the rise in Vancouver and beyond

In the wake of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report, Canadians increasingly view Christianity as the enemy of Indigenous people. read more

ThreeSixty Journalism: Task force works to reclaim Indigenous traditions

Suzanne Nash wants Indigenous youth to reclaim an understanding about the ways tobacco has been used in their community’s cultural and religious practices. “Our gift from God the creator was ... read more

Scandinavia has its own dark history of assimilating Indigenous people, and churches played a role – but are apologizing

Amid national truth and reconciliation processes, Scandinavian churches are taking stock of their past policies toward the Sámi people. read more

Churches confess and repent for sins against Native and Indigenous ...

Many Christian denominations in recent years have repudiated a doctrine that was used to justify the subjugation of Native and Indigenous people. That's now playing out in local congregations. read more

Some Christians want to make amends for the church's treatment of ...

Several Christian denominations in recent years have repudiated a doctrine that was used to justify the subjugation of Native and Indigenous people. That's now playing out in local congregations. read more

11 Designers to Know From Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week

Vancouver’s Indigenous fashion spotlight returns this week after a two-year hiatus. read more

Greenlanders embrace pre-Christian Inuit traditions as a way to proudly ...

In recent years, Greenlanders like her have been embracing pre-Christian Inuit traditions, including drum dancing and Inuit tattoos. For some, it's a way to proudly reclaim their ancestral roots. It's ... read more

Vancouver archbishop promises 'tangible actions' after Indigenous ...

The Archdiocese of Vancouver has promised transparency and support for burial and identification efforts, following the discovery of unmarked graves of 215 Indigenous children at a former Church ... read more