The file consists of records that provide information about the various services available to First Nations, Inuit and Metis people living in the Archdiocese of Edmonton and consists primarily of correspondence and informational documents (such as brochures and pamphlets).
The file consists of records that provide information about the various customs and cultures of First Nations and Metis peoples living in the boundaries of the Archdiocese.
The file consists of records that document various first Nations ministry initiatives including the establishment of the Native Pastoral Centre (originally operated out of the basement of Sacred Heart Parish).
The file consists of records that document the relationship between the Archdiocese and the Mission Office of Canada and consists primarily of correspondence.
Photograph is an image of then, Rev. Joseph MacNeil and Archbishop William Power (Bishop of Antigonish) wearing a Mi'kmaq Nation's headdress. The photograph was taken on Chapel Island (Cape Breton) on the feast of St. Anne (July 26, 1967).
The file consists of records that document the planning, operations and implementation of the annual Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage and contains correspondences, brochures, posters, meeting minutes, and reports.
The file contains copies of correspondence between the Archdiocese and members of the Department of Indian Affairs on a variety of topics related to First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. These files contain information on Indian Day and Indian Boarding Schools operating in the boundaries of the Archdiocese (please note that none of the Indian Day or Indian Boarding Schools were operated by the Archdiocese but instead by 3rd parties such as the Oblates of Mary Immaculate and the Grey Nuns).
The sub-sub-series consists of records that document the relationship between the Archdiocese and various Catholic First Nations and Metis project, initiatives, and ministries and includes documents pertaining to the Catholic Indian League of Canada (Alberta Division), First Nations and Metis Services, information on First Nations customs and cultures, a copy of the statement of reconciliation issued in light of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, information about the operations and management of the Native Pastoral Centre, documents regarding the Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage, and records related to Indian Residential Schools and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
The file consists of records that are related to a reconciliation initiative started in the Archdiocese in light of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and includes reports, brochures, and other materials related to "Moving Forward : A Campaign towards Reconciliation."
The file contains copies of the Aboriginal Self-Government Brief Bill C-31 presented to the Government of Canada in 1985.
Photograph is an image of Archbishop Jordan and Rev. Routhier along with six other unidentified individuals getting ready to eat dinner at a conference in Hobbema regarding Aboriginal peoples in Alberta.
The file consists of records that document the relationship between the Catholic Indian League of Canada (Alberta Division) and the Archdiocese of Edmonton and includes correspondence, memos and other miscellaneous documents.
The file consists of records that are related to the Indian Residential School System (IRS) operated by Churches across Canada. This particular file contains correspondence related to IRS schools.
The file consists of records that are related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission events held in Alberta including the regional events in Hobbema and the National Event held in Edmonton.