We call upon all religious denominations and faith groups who have not already done so to repudiate concepts used to justify European sovereignty over Indigenous lands and peoples, such as the Doctrine of Discovery and terra nullius.
Why “Complete?”
The Settlement Parties – United Church, Anglican Church, Catholic Church and Presbyterian Church – have all formally repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery and terra nullius. A number of other church organizations have made commitments to Reconciliation as well.
https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2016-Sep-Oct/Your-Online-Guide-To-Church-Responses-To-The-Truth
Current Status
July 5, 2022
Complete
Previous Status
May 14, 2022
Complete
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Religions Commitment to UNDRIP
“Repudiating the Doctrine of Discovery”
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December 16, 2019
Religions Commitment to UNDRIP
Catholic Entities
Issued a formal declaration to repudiate concepts of Doctrine of Discovery and Terra Nullius. We believe that now is an appropriate time to issue a……
March 19, 2016
Religions Commitment to UNDRIP
General Synod 2010
The General Synod 2010 repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery and endorsed the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples… I commend resources produced by the Anglican……
March 19, 2016
Religions Commitment to UNDRIP
Executive of the General Council of The United Church of Canada passed a motion denouncing the Doctrine of Discovery
In 2012, the Executive of the General Council of The United Church of Canada passed a motion denouncing the Doctrine of Discovery, and initiated a……
2012
Religions Commitment to UNDRIP
The Settlement Parties – United Church, Anglican Church, Catholic Church and Presbyterian Church – have all repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery and terra nullius. A……
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