Opening Our Hearts: A Journey toward Indigenous Reconciliation
During the 2021-22 Vancouver Archdiocese Synod, many St. Augustine’s parishioners expressed a desire to engage with Truth & Reconciliation efforts. Opening Our Hearts grew from a shared commitment by three members of St. Augustine's Social Justice Ministry to follow through on the hope inspired by Pope Francis’ landmark visit in 2022 with concrete action. Opening Our Hearts offers a meaningful pathway for Catholics to learn about the historical and contemporary role of the Church in the lives of Indigenous peoples.
Opening Our Hearts is profoundly grateful to Deacon Rennie Nahanee for his generous involvement. A member of Squamish (Skwxwú7mesh) Nation, Deacon Rennie brings invaluable insights as a Knowledge Keeper of Church-related issues with Indigenous communities.
