Indigenous Arctic: The Moral Choice for Religious Communities

Title: Indigenous Arctic: The Moral Choice for Religious Communities
Description: Bishop Mark MacDonald spoke about Indigenous communities in the Arctic at the Arctic Circle conference in Reykjavik, Iceland, in October of 2019. Bishop MacDonald's speech highlighted that we are at a key moment to determine the sustainability of human cultures, and engaged many questions related to the relationships between, among, and beyond Indigenous Arctic faith communities. He discussed the role of religious stewardship, an integral ecology, the impact of colonization and poverty, the need to hear indigenous voices, and foster deeper relationships with the land. He lifts up the witness of Indigenous cultures as calling people to a new way of life and thinking.
Date Created: October 11, 2019
Creator: Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Anglican Bishop for the Anglican Church of Canada
Denomination: Christian
Sub-Tradition: Mainline Protestant
SubSub-Tradition: Anglican Church of Canada
Resources For Study: Readings
Issues: Climate Change

Media: Photo of Bishop Mark MacDonald presenting a plenary speech at the Arctic Circle; Text of Bishop MacDonald Speech on Indigenous communities in Canada; Bishop MacDonald in conversation with Bishop of Skálholt, Kristján Bjornsson