The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised for the \u201cterrible crime\u201d of the Anglican Church\u2019s involvement in Canada\u2019s residential schools \u2013 and for the Church of England\u2019s \u201cgrievous sins\u201d against the Indigenous peoples of Canada.<\/p>\n
The Archbishop spent this weekend visiting Indigenous Canadian reserves, meeting with Indigenous leaders and Anglicans, and listening to residential school survivors, as part of a five-day visit to Canada. <\/p>\n
Addressing survivors and Indigenous elders in Prince Albert on Sunday, the Archbishop said: \u201cI am so sorry that the Church participated in the attempt – the failed attempt, because you rose above it and conquered it – to dehumanise and abuse those we should have embraced as brothers and sisters.\u201d <\/p>\n
He added: \u201cI am more than humbled that you are even willing to attempt to listen to this apology, and to let us walk with you on the long journey of renewal and reconciliation.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Archbishop is visiting Canada to repent and atone for the Church of England\u2019s legacy of colonialism and the harm done to Indigenous peoples \u2013 and to share in the Anglican Church of Canada\u2019s reconciliation work with Indigenous, Inuit and M\u00e9tis communities. <\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Anglican Church committed grievous sins against the Indigenous, Inuit and M\u00e9tis peoples of Canada.<\/p>\n I commit to walking with you on the long journey of renewal and reconciliation for as long as the Lord gives me strength to do so.https:\/\/t.co\/KiAUOKtT5R<\/a><\/p>\n — Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) May 2, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n