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The Anglican Church in Canada

Dan Prysunka — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:43:20 +0000

I will conclude the History of the Anglican Church in Canada with the remaining story of the expansion of Northwestern Canada (Prairies) and the Distant West from the book “Our Heritage,” circa 1946 by The Reverend R. J. Pierce. Northwestern Canada (Prairies) Up until World War One, immigration and the consequent growth of the Church […]

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Archives Report 2025

Kathryn Lockhart — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:28:52 +0000

The rich relationship between the Diocese of Kootenay Archives and the UBCO Indigenous Studies program continues. Following the introductory “Knowledge Sharing Event” held in December 2023 at the Cathedral; where students shared their research about the Diocese of Kootenay’s support for the Residential School system, a second event was held in January 2025. This event […]

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Anglican Church in Canada Part 3 of 5

Dan Prysunka — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:28:28 +0000

Expansion West and North The Expansion Westward and Northward of the Anglican Church, based on the book “Our Heritage,” circa 1946, by Reverend R.J. Pierce. Fort Douglas in Rupert’s Land, now Manitoba, was founded by Thomas Douglas in 1812. Now known as Winnipeg, it was also known as the Red River colony or Assiniboia. The […]

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History of the Anglican Church in Canada Part 2 of 5

Dan Prysunka — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:49:31 +0000

The Old Church comes to Upper and Lower Canada In Upper Canada, loyalist exiles from New York travelled westwards. The route leading to the Niagara River was the quickest way to find protection beneath the British flag. Some settled in Kingston. Several hundred settled near the first capital of the new province of Upper Canada, […]

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Part 1: The History of the Anglican Church in Canada

Dan Prysunka — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:04:12 +0000

This historical account is based on articles from “Our Heritage,” circa 1946. The article was entitled, “The Old Church Comes to Canada,” written by the Rev. Canon A.R. Kelly, M.A. This is the first of a series of articles on our history as Anglicans in Canada, starting with Nova Scotia. Canada’s Anglican history began with […]

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