Province VIII of the Episcopal Church

Report on Province VIII Wintertalk and the Doctrine of Discovery.

At this year’s Wintertalk, hosted by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and the Rev. Albert Krueger, First Nations missioner for the Diocese of Oregon, people from across the western United States met to discuss the historical and legal principles that make up our modern understanding of the Doctrine of Discovery, its implications for native and non-natives, and what role the church can play in reversing its negative effects today.

Please have a look at these two excellent articles from the Diocese of Oregon Diocesan News:

Download 2012 Province VIII Wintertalk _ OECN Online

Download Repudiating the Doctrine of Discovery _ OECN Online

 

The work below continues here: New Community Clergy and Lay Training Conference February 29-March 3 in San Diego

New Community Clergy and Lay Training Conference to be held February 29 to March 3, 2012, in San Diego, California. The theme of this first joint training event to be sponsored by the church’s Ethnic Offices is “Reclaiming our Mission; Reinterpreting our Context; Renewing our Communities.” The New Community event will address questions such as “How is mission shaped in non-Anglo/non-European communities?” and “How is ministry done in the context of marginality?” as well as provide opportunities for inter-ethnic conversations and multicultural celebration. For more information, contact Sarah Eagle Heart at seagleheart@episcopalchurch.org.

See the New Community Clergy and Lay Training Conference Facebook page.

READ THIS. IT'S IMPORTANT. Leaders meet to consult on Episcopal Church’s ethnic ministries

By Lelanda Lee | January 17, 2012  Episcopal News Service

A Consultation on Alternative Leadership and Theological Training was held January 11-14, 2012, in a suburb of Oklahoma City. This was the first ever churchwide gathering of Episcopal Church leaders involved in ethnic ministries for the purpose of identifying and discussing the common elements of ministry in ethnic communities.

The four ethnic missioners of the Episcopal Church (Sarah Eagle Heart, Indigenous Ministries; Anthony Guillen, Latino/Hispanic Ministries; Angela Ifill, Black Ministries; Winfred Vergara, Asiamerica Ministries) convened the consultation. Eagle Heart, who is the team leader for Diversity, Social and Environmental ministries, explained that Winter Talk, a gathering of people in Indigenous ministry that was originally planned for the same weekend, had been canceled to focus program budget on training.

The missioners worked with acknowledged leaders in each ethnic ministry to invite eight to ten individuals to participate plus seven bishops who are actively involved with ethnic ministries. Several resource people who work directly with ethnic ministries were also invited, including a representative from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Gordon Straw, formerly the Director for American Indian and Alaska Native Ministries and now Program Director for Lay Missional Leadership Centers, represented the church’s full communion partner.

Ruth-Ann Collins, officer for Lifelong Christian Formation, served as the facilitator of the breakout

Third Province VIII Winter Talk 2012 - January 6-8 in Grand Ronde, Oregon (again with links that work now!)

Province VIII will be having its third annual Winter Talk, to be held at the Spirit Mountain resort January 6 through the 8th, 2012 in Grand Ronde, Oregon.
As with last year, we can provide for limited accommodations (room and meals) but participants are responsible for their own airfare to and from Portland.
Registration deadline is December 16th, 2011.
Please review the program, the registration form and welcome letter (google doc).
More detailed information will be provided once you complete and return the registration form.

Mark Your Calendar! A Commemoration of David Pendleton Oakerhater, a Hawaiian service, and 2012 Winter Talk

The First Nations Committee of the Diocese of Olympia is sponsoring  A Commemoration of David Pendleton Oakerhater & A Talking Circle: In Light of the Doctrine of Discovery on September 1, 2011 from 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. at St. Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, Washington.  This commemoration is done as part of the upcoming Provincial Wintertalk in January 2012 linked to the Doctrine of Discovery.  The event will consist of a Eucharist, talking circle, small give-a-way, and a meal.  At the Eucharist we will have a Talking Circle in place of the sermon, and that talking circle will, hopefully, help those who attend
to ponder, pray and act in response to the Doctrine of Discovery.

Mark Your Calendar!  Dates for the  2012 Provincial Winter Talk are January 6-8 at the Spirit Mountain and Casino Lodge, located in Grand Ronde, Oregon.  The event is hosted by Province VIII and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.

The next Hawaiian service at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in San Jose will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2012.  All are invited to attend.

Correction:  In the Province VIII 2011 Winter Talk Report the Icon and spiritual leader "Kateri Tekakwitha" is Mohawk and NOT Maori.  My apologies to the Mohawk Nation!

Strong Heart Leadership Training offered prior to Episcopal Youth Event

The Office of Native American/Indigenous Ministries is offering “Strong Heart” Leadership Training prior to the Episcopal Youth Event. We encourage those who have already registered with their dioceses to participate, as well as offer an opportunity for more Native Youth to attend the Episcopal Youth Event. There will be a limited number of scholarships available. All applications must be received by Monday, April 18, 2011.

 

Sarah Eagle Heart, MBA

Missioner - Native American/Indigenous Ministries

Team Leader - Diversity, Social & Environmental Ministries

Episcopal Church Center - LA Regional Office

840 Echo Park Ave Los Angeles, CA  90026

Toll Free: 800-334-7626 X6038

Dir: 212 716 6038 Cell: 917 582 7729 Fax: 213 482 5304

http://www.episcopalchurch.org/native_american.htm

UN Declaration sets new agenda for US-Indian relations

Paul Lucas, Province VIII Indigenous People's/First Nations/Native American Ministry network leader writes that Obama's statement about the US supporting the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Native Peoples (UNDRIP)  is truly a victory for native peoples, especially those in indigenous ministries. It ties in with Resolution D035, Repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery that was passed at the 2009 General Convention in Anaheim. (See the resolution text below) The following article is reprinted from http://www.indianlaw.org/content/un-declaration-sets-new-agenda-us-indian-relations

UN Declaration sets new agenda for US-Indian relations

Read and listen to reactions from other Indian leaders.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 16, 2010

Op-Ed

Robert T. Coulter
Executive Director, Indian Law Resource Center
 www.indianlaw.org

 

 

Today, the United States government at last officially endorsed the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and joined the international community in recognizing that American Indians and other indigenous peoples have a permanent right to exist as peoples, nations, cultures, and societies. 

The United States is the last of the four countries that voted against the UN Declaration to reverse its position.  This endorsement reflects the worldwide acceptance of indigenous peoples and our governments as a permanent part of the world community and the countries where we live.  The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is the most significant development in international human rights law in decades.  International human rights law now recognizes the rights of indigenous peoples as peoples, including rights of self-determination, property, and culture. 

For me, the United States’ endorsement of the UN Declaration marks the culmination of over three decades of hard work by indigenous

Province VIII Winter Talk to be held January 7-9 in Reno

The 2nd Provincial Winter Talk will feature The Rev. Robert Two Bulls (Diocese of Minnesota) presenting his contemporary indigenous religious artwork. Joining him is Malcolm Naea Chun, (Diocese of Hawai‘i) who will talk about iconography. Both produced the icon of Matoaka. We'll also review and discuss the award winning WinterTalk DVD with director’s commentary by Buz Wasler. Becky Clark (Diocese of Olympia) will lead the conversation on preparing indigenous leadership for the 2012 General Convention. There will be an opportunity for regional concerns and issues.  Please read Network Coordinator Paul Nahoa Lucas' welcome letter for further details and information. Download Registration Letter (signed)

Download Province VIII Registration Form  

Download Wintertalk flyer 20111

Diocese of Arizona Third Annual David Pendleton Oakerhater Celebration

THE NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRY PROGRAM GROUP OF THE DIOCESE OF ARIZONA

CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO

THE THIRD ANNUAL DAVID PENDLETON

OAKERHATER CELEBRATION

Best wishes to The Rt. Rev. David Bailey, Bishop of Navajolands

ENS - The Rev. David Bailey was ordained and consecrated bishop of the Episcopal Church in Navajoland Aug. 7 in a ceremony rife with tradition, joy and hope at the Brooks/Isham Performing Arts Center in Kirtland, New Mexico.

Several hundred Diné -- many wearing traditional Navajo clothing -- visitors and guests