* FINAL VERSION - Concurred
Resolution:A147
Title:Claiming our Identity and Promoting Anglican Partnerships
Topic:Anglican Communion
Committee:21 - Privilege and Courtesy
House of Initial Action:Deputies
Proposer:Executive Council Committee on Indigenous Ministries

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General Convention commend the work of the Anglican Indigenous Network, a recognized network of the Anglican Consultative Council.


EXPLANATION

The Anglican Indigenous Network was founded in 1990, a partnership to strengthen mission and ministry of Indigenous Anglicans of Aotearoa (New Zealand), Hawaii, Canada, United States, and Australia. Each delegation is made up of representatives of elders, youth, clergy, women and theological educators from their respective constituencies. The AIN has been instrumental in advocating for Indigenous rights, leadership development, reclamation of Indigenous women's traditional roles and empowerment, and in promoting youth leadership development. The report from the Lambeth Indaba, Capturing Conversations and Reflections from the Lambeth Conference 2008 - Equipping Bishops for mission and Strengthening Anglican Identity states: "The Indigenous peoples have reminded us that we are not aliens in a wilderness to be conquered, but integral parts of the created order, as are plants and animals, which are to be cherished and nurtured. The AIN could provide good resources for the Communion to develop these ideas more fully."

* Note: The final language, as well as the final status of each resolution, is being reviewed by the General Convention office. The Journal of the 76th General Convention and the Constitution and Canons will be published once the review process has been completed.