Indigenous people

Pope Francis’ Apology for Past Sins in the Name of ‘Mission’ Was a Start, But the Whole Church Ought to Learn from It

Pope Francis’ Apology for Past Sins in the Name of ‘Mission’ Was a Start, But the Whole Church Ought to Learn from It

Pope Francis’ recent apologies to Canada’s First Nations was a good start to correcting the egregious wrongs done to many indigenous peoples in the name of “Christian mission.” Now, other Christians should follow suit.

Pope Francis Apologizes for Catholic Church’s Involvement with Canadian Indigenous Residential Schools

Pope Francis Apologizes for Catholic Church’s Involvement with Canadian Indigenous Residential Schools

On Monday, Pope Francis apologized for the Catholic Church’s involvement with Canada’s Indigenous residential schools, which forced Native people to assimilate into Christian society.

SBC Passes Resolution Condemning the Forced Assimilation of Indigenous People

SBC Passes Resolution Condemning the Forced Assimilation of Indigenous People

A recently approved Southern Baptist Convention resolution condemns the forced assimilation and conversions that took place years ago among Native Americans.

Native American Tribe Member Asks for Continued Prayer as COVID-19 Wreaks Havoc on Indigenous Communities

Native American Tribe Member Asks for Continued Prayer as COVID-19 Wreaks Havoc on Indigenous Communities

A Native American tribe member is urging Americans to continue praying for Indigenous communities that have been hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Researchers Find Names of 102 Indigenous Children Who Died at a Nebraska Residential School

Researchers Find Names of 102 Indigenous Children Who Died at a Nebraska Residential School

Researchers in Nebraska have discovered the names of 102 indigenous children who died at a federal boarding school in the Genoa, Nebraska area during its operation between 1884 and 1934.

Indigenous Peoples' Day to Be Observed Alongside Columbus Day

Indigenous Peoples' Day to Be Observed Alongside Columbus Day

On Monday, Americans will celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day alongside Columbus Day for the first time.

Canada's First Nations Await 'Concrete Actions' as Bishops Apologize for Boarding Schools

Canada's First Nations Await 'Concrete Actions' as Bishops Apologize for Boarding Schools

Canada’s 90 Roman Catholic bishops have “unequivocally” apologized for that church’s role in the Indian Residential School system that about 150,000 of the country’s Indigenous people were forced to attend, where they often suffered emotional, psychological, physical and sexual abuse.

First Nations Version Translates the New Testament for Native American Readers

First Nations Version Translates the New Testament for Native American Readers

InterVarsity Press has just published a translation of the New Testament for Native American readers called the "First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament."

'We Forgive You': Church Leader Offers Forgiveness to Arsonists Who Burned Down Church

'We Forgive You': Church Leader Offers Forgiveness to Arsonists Who Burned Down Church

A church board member is offering forgiveness to the person responsible for setting the church he leads ablaze.

At Least 45 Canadian Churches on Indigenous Land Are Attacked by Arsonists, Vandals

At Least 45 Canadian Churches on Indigenous Land Are Attacked by Arsonists, Vandals

In recent weeks, at least 45 churches on Indigenous lands across Canada have been targeted by vandals and arsonists.

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