Well, Joe, I believe you have a long way to go to reach understanding in this context! I can recommend some material for you to read but you need to let me know if you are open as what I might share might be salt in the wounds of whiteness. I was asked by Bishop John Tarrent to lead the study and education of racism in the Diocese of South Dakota. I truthfully say that the diocese does not want to learn or understand the issue for fear that there will be a great restitution to be paid that will cost them what they took in the first place. In the two years of our journey we were invited to one Church to present what we learned and to seek support! That one Church was St. Paul's in Vermillion SD. No one else seemed interested, which didn't surprise me one bit. In my mind the Diocese of SD live a sham spiritual life, and I am sad about that given that my Brother served a Bishop for 15 years. At one time he took a sabbatical of three months and the vestry changed the locks on the church and his office. That should tell you a lot about where the diocese is in its thinking.
Sam, that you for these words. I am, sadly, not surprised at your experience. I have had my own journey with resistance and retribution over the past year. I would love to discuss more offline. Grateful for your friendship and support!
The EIJR is a network of Episcopalians, Episcopal communities, congregations, and dioceses that are committing themselves to join Indigenous land and water protectors in the struggle for Indigenous self-determination. We are organized across 12 dioceses all over the country and we meet monthly to determine where our support is needed. Our overarching policy objective for 2025 is truth and reckoning around Indigenous residential boarding schools, and we recognize direct action in places like Apache Stronghold will be necessary as we go. We are currently planning four pilgrimages in 2025 for those allies who want to go deeper in relationship with Indigenous communities.
Joe, thanks for sharing this. Good to see what you are doing. I remember seeing you as a state representative when we were protesting the anti immigrant bill.
Well, Joe, I believe you have a long way to go to reach understanding in this context! I can recommend some material for you to read but you need to let me know if you are open as what I might share might be salt in the wounds of whiteness. I was asked by Bishop John Tarrent to lead the study and education of racism in the Diocese of South Dakota. I truthfully say that the diocese does not want to learn or understand the issue for fear that there will be a great restitution to be paid that will cost them what they took in the first place. In the two years of our journey we were invited to one Church to present what we learned and to seek support! That one Church was St. Paul's in Vermillion SD. No one else seemed interested, which didn't surprise me one bit. In my mind the Diocese of SD live a sham spiritual life, and I am sad about that given that my Brother served a Bishop for 15 years. At one time he took a sabbatical of three months and the vestry changed the locks on the church and his office. That should tell you a lot about where the diocese is in its thinking.
Sam, that you for these words. I am, sadly, not surprised at your experience. I have had my own journey with resistance and retribution over the past year. I would love to discuss more offline. Grateful for your friendship and support!
Tell me where I can find out more abt the indigenous Justice Roundtable. From this thread I learn that it’s 3rd Tuesdays at 2.
The EIJR is a network of Episcopalians, Episcopal communities, congregations, and dioceses that are committing themselves to join Indigenous land and water protectors in the struggle for Indigenous self-determination. We are organized across 12 dioceses all over the country and we meet monthly to determine where our support is needed. Our overarching policy objective for 2025 is truth and reckoning around Indigenous residential boarding schools, and we recognize direct action in places like Apache Stronghold will be necessary as we go. We are currently planning four pilgrimages in 2025 for those allies who want to go deeper in relationship with Indigenous communities.
And, yes, we meet the third Tuesday of every month at 11am PST/12pm MST/1pm CST/2pm EST. We would be glad to have you join us! You can learn more, here: https://dismantlediscovery.org/get-involved/episcopal-roundtable/
Michael Knipe and I both have it on our calendars for 3rd Tuesdays at 2 pm
Was great to see you both today, Jan!
for the Indigenous Justice Roundtable
Hi Joe, reaching out to check on the meeting for today (?). When you were here, I signed up using the QR code, but have not received a link.
I trust you received the info, because you both joined us today!
Joe, thanks for sharing this. Good to see what you are doing. I remember seeing you as a state representative when we were protesting the anti immigrant bill.
Thank you for all you are doing
Thanks, Ben, for your continued support!