Indigenous Ministries
Presentación de la Delegada Indígena a la UNCSW, Nellie Adkins
La Comisión de las Naciones Unidas sobre la Condición de la Mujer, UNCSW 59, se reunió del 9 al 20 de marzo del 2015. Este año la Iglesia Episcopal ha recibido un nuevo estatus con las Naciones Unidas y, por tanto, está enviando una delegación de mujeres para representar a la Iglesia Episcopal y participar […]
Mensaje de la Misionera Indígena
Queridos familiares, Cante Waste ya Nape Ciyu zape ye (Os saludo desde mi corazón). Este mes en nuestro boletín compartimos diferentes perspectivas de abogacía de las mujeres indígenas que han asistido a la Comisión de las Naciones Unidas sobre la Condición de la Mujer en el Programa de Mentores de Abogacía de la Oficina de […]
Strong Heart Blog – UNCSW Consultation Day
Strong Heart shares the perspective of Indigenous young adults in The Episcopal Church. The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women NGO CSW opened this year with a most inspiring event. NGO CSW is the organizational alliance of all Non Governmental Organizations involved in the Commission on the Status of Women. NGO CSW’s opening […]
Suicide and Cultural Revitalization
Suicide is a world-wide public health issue. In the United States, Native American families experience the highest rate of teen suicide of any ethnic population. Suicide rates are more than double for Native Americans. Suicide is the second leading cause of death, 2.5 times the national rate, for American Indian (AI) /Alaska Native (AN) youth […]
Advocacy Matters: The Environment and Indigenous Women
With the increased pressure to alleviate America’s dependency on foreign oil, the advent of new, more environmentally dangerous methods of oil and natural gas extraction have begun to take center stage on the American frontier. In the West, hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations have become the center for a new “gold rush” of this century, and […]
Introducing Indigenous Delegate to UNCSW Nellie Adkins
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, UNCSW 59, met on March 9-20, 2015. This year The Episcopal Church has received a new status with the United Nations and therefore is sending a delegation of women to represent the Episcopal Church and participate in this two-week conference. This year, the agenda looks back […]
In Memory of Deacon Terry Star: "Being an Indian in the 21st Century"
Deacon Terry Star, Diocese of North Dakota, entered larger life on March 4, 2014. His presence and perspective is dearly missed by all in The Episcopal Church. He gave this perspective on native youth at the 77th General Convention in Indianapolis: My name is Terry Star. I’m a deacon serving in the Episcopal Diocese of […]
Missioner's Message
Dear Relatives, Cante Waste ya Nape Ciyu zape ye (I greet you from my heart). This month in our newsletter we are sharing different advocacy perspectives from indigenous women who have attended the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in the Office of Indigenous Ministries Advocacy Mentoring Program. Each year since 2011, a […]
Recap of Strong Heart:
The last Sunday of every month, the Young Adult Planning Group of Indigenous Ministries invites all members to a digital forum where discussion on topics important to leadership development and spiritual growth is held. The circle is held at 5 pm Eastern and all YAPG members are invited to attend. Past sessions of […]
Teaching Art & Culture in Oklahoma
My name is Jim Kee-Rees, and I am the Native American Missioner for the Diocese of Oklahoma and Vicar of Whirlwind Mission of the Holy Family in Watonga, Oklahoma. Whirlwind Mission was founded by The Rev. David Pendleton Oakerhater, and is named after members of the Whirlwind family, that donated land for the first mission. […]
