National Indigenous Day of Prayer is June 21st.
Interim National Indigenous Anglican Bishop the Rt. Rev. Sidney Black delivered a sermon on Sunday, June 19, in advance of the National Indigenous Day of Prayer. Video and audio files are also available for diocese and parish use.
To watch or access this sermon, please click here.
A number of other resources were also provided by the Anglican Church of Canada for Parishes to mark the occasion.
Propers for the BAS Calendar of Memorials and Commemorations
The General Synod established the National Indigenous Day of Prayer on June 21 in the Calendar of the Anglican Church of Canada, under the heading “Other Major Feasts that take Precedence of a Sunday”, as found in the Book of Alternative Services.
Honouring the Four Directions
A prayer resource based on the colours of the medicine wheel.
A Litany for the Healing and Restoration of our Church
Resource from the Diocese of Rupert’s Land for use by the whole church for the National Indigenous Day of Prayer.
A Liturgy for The National Indigenous Day of Prayer
Adapted from a liturgy prepared by All Saint’s Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Ottawa Rite of Remembrance and Return
Liturgical text for the Ottawa Rite of Remembrance and Return, as delivered during the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist at Christ Church Cathedral on Oct. 20, 2016. Preface includes background details on the rite and an outline of theological principles of reconciliation.