A working group has gathered since then to develop a mandate in response to the Synod motion. In September 1998 we assisted the Rt. Rev. Gordon Beardy and members of the Diocese of Keewatin as they came through the Toronto Diocese on the Sacred Walk for Healing. Since 1998 the WAI group has also coordinated a Eucharist on the National Aboriginal Day of Prayer, on June 21. The Committee is currently collaborating with the Toronto Urban Native Ministry to develop a proposal to hire an Aboriginal Anglican priest or spiritual leaders to assist Aboriginal people in Toronto in their struggle for healing.
Volunteers are welcome.
In partnership with the United Church, WGRR promotes, coordinates and follows up Anglican church sponsorship of refugees who are most in need of resettlement and protection. WGRR also provides training, theological resources and cultural information to parishes, and has speakers available to talk with church groups. Parish sponsorship of refugees is needed. The Anglican Church is a partner in a wide range of ecumenical justice coalitions. These can also be a source of useful educational materials and possible speakers.