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Indigenous Relations

https://episcopalmaine.org/ministries/social-justice-outreach/indigenous-relations/

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Committee on Indian Relations Prayer

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/committee-on-indian-relations-prayer/

A Prayer from the Committee on Indian Relations

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CIR reminds diocese of committee’s mission and work

https://episcopalmaine.org/cir-reminds-diocese-of-committees-mission-and-work/

Mission Statement for the Committee on Indian Relations, Episcopal Diocese of Maine: “We are called by our Creator to deepen our relationship with the Wabanaki of Maine, to stand with the tribes in the pursuit of justice, to...

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Understanding the Community and Economic Potential of Tribal Sovereignty

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/community-and-economic-potential-of-tribal-sovereignty/

Self-determination through tribal self-government has led to remarkable economic growth across many Tribal nations situated in Indian Country. However, unique to Maine, the federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 (MICSA) empowers the state...

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Episcopal Diocese of Maine will affiliate with the Wabanaki Alliance Tribal Coalition

https://episcopalmaine.org/diocese-affiliates-with-watc/

Letter from Bishop Brown to members of the Climate Justice Council, Committee on Indian Relations, Episcopal Peace Fellowship, and Racial Justice Council, Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, and diocesan staff: 20 December 2023, an Ember Day...

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St. David’s in Kennebunk supports Indian Island School

https://episcopalmaine.org/st-davids-in-kennebunk-supports-indian-island-school/

The Outreach Committee has in the past couple of years supported a community college student who, due to circumstances, has taken time off from her program. The Outreach Committee began to look for other opportunities...

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The Gatherings: A Province I Book Study

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/the-gatherings-a-province-i-book-study/

Province 1 Indigenous Justice Network and the Episcopal Diocese of Maine Committee on Indian Relations invite you to a series of book studies beginning with a discussion of The Gatherings: Reimagining Indigenous-Settler Relationships by Shirley N....

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Committee on Indian Relations Brochure

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MtFUQ6ZwEjRnV3boBB6TmWz37-hlef1s/view?usp=sharing

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Special Commission to Study Diocesan Investments in 2024

https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/special-commission-2024/

Convention adopted the resolution below (and here) regarding the investment of diocesan funds which asks the bishop to form a special commission to discuss the resolution, the ‘call to action’ attached to the resolution, and...

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Maliseet tribal ambassador to speak at Church of the Good Shepherd in Houlton

https://episcopalmaine.org/event/maliseet-tribal-ambassador-to-speak-at-church-of-the-good-shepherd-in-houlton/

Osihkiyol Crofton-Macdonald, tribal ambassador for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, will talk about the history of the relationship between the Maliseet Indians and Houlton-area settlers at the Church of the Good Shepherd on May...