Workshop Resources

Thank you for joining us for the workshop titled “Churches Beyond Borders: Healing From the Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery” at the World Council of Churches 11th General Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany. Following are links to resources developed by the four churches to support their repudiation of and healing from the Doctrine of Discovery.

Workshop Resources

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

• Repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery
• ELCA Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations
• Social Policy Resolution CA 16.02.04 - Repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery
• Journal of Lutheran Ethics - Articles by Rev. Dr. George “Tink” Tinker and Vance Blackfox
• Declaration of the ELCA to American Indian and Alaska Native People

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

• ELCIC Resolution on the Doctrine of Discovery
• Renewed Call to Reconciliation by ELCIC Bishops
• Churches Beyond Borders: Telling and teaching the truth about the ongoing legacy of the doctrine of discovery

Episcopal Church

• Video resources on the Doctrine of Discovery

Anglican Church of Canada

Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts

• Documentary
• Study Guide

The resources listed here are focused on the Doctrine. Remember to view the additional resources related to Indigenous peoples, ministry, and advocacy on each church’s website.