| Resolution Number: | 2012-A132 |
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| Title: | Protect Indigenous Peoples’ Sacred Sites |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 77th General Convention out of respect for the unique cultural heritage of Indigenous Peoples, and as a step toward repudiating the Doctrine of Discovery, calls upon congregations, institutions, dioceses and the corporate offices of The Episcopal Church, particularly in handling church property, expansion and investment, to help protect the sacred sites of Indigenous Peoples, and to encourage compliance in their communities with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990, 25 U.S.C. § 3001; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chancellor to the Presiding Bishop be asked to establish a task force, working with volunteers from diocesan chancellors and other attorneys who are Episcopalians, and in consultation with affected Indigenous Peoples, to develop practical written guidance for dioceses and churches, particularly for wardens and others responsible for church properties, construction, and investment.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 2012 (New York: General Convention, 2012), pp. 225-226. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Executive Council: Committee on Indigenous Ministries |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | National and International Concerns |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on National and International Concerns presented its Report #11 on Resolution A132 (Dismantling of the Effects of the Doctrine of Discovery) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution
(A132)
Resolved, The House of Bishops concurring, That the 77th General Convention calls upon congregations, institutions, dioceses and the corporate offices of The Episcopal Church to participate in the dismantling of the effects of the Doctrine of Discovery by advocating for protection of the sacred sites of Indigenous Peoples, compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990, vigilance in reporting violations, and awareness of culturally sensitive areas that may be affected by church activities and expansion.
Committee Amendment
Resolved, The House of Bishops concurring, That the 77th General
Convention out of respect for the unique cultural heritage of Indigenous
Peoples, and as a step toward repudiating the Doctrine of Discovery, calls
upon congregations, institutions, dioceses and the corporate offices of The
Episcopal Church, particularly in handling church property, expansion and
investment, to participate in the dismantling of the effects of the
Doctrine of Discovery help protect by advocating for
protection of the sacred sites of Indigenous Peoples, and to
encourage compliance in their communities with the Native American
Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990, 25 U.S.C. § 3001;vigilance in reporting violations, and awareness of culturally
sensitive areas that may be affected by church activities and
expansion.and be it further
Resolved, That the Chancellor to the Presiding Bishop be asked to establish a task force, working with volunteers from diocesan chancellors and other attorneys who are Episcopalians, and in consultation with affected Indigenous Peoples, to develop practical written guidance for dioceses and churches, particularly for wardens and others responsible for church properties, construction, and investment.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #111)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on National and International Concerns presented its Report #13 on HD Message #111 on Resolution A132 (Dismantling of the Effects of the Doctrine of Discovery) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message # 172)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 10.
| Report Reference: | Executive Council: Committee on Indigenous Ministries, Reports to the 77th General Convention, 2012, pp. 608-611. |
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| Abstract: | The 77th General Convention calls upon Church entities to help protect Indigenous Peoples’ sacred sites in their communities, particularly in handling Church property and investment; and requests that a task force provide written guidance in these matters. |