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The previous chair Jordan Watters resigned after a request from the Songhees Nation, Esquimalt Nation, Métis and urban Indigenous community members related to controversy over the school district's budget.
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Days after Siloam Mission absorbed a full frontal assault from community members alleging a lack of spiritual care for Indigenous people, the mission has released a statement saying it is taking steps to address concerns.
A spokesperson for the Christian charity, which operates the largest shelter in the city, said in a statement on Friday the organization’s board of directors has acknowledged the concerns that have been expressed by Indigenous-led organizations and non-profits regarding the best way to provide spiritual care and cultural services for Indigenous community members.
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Accusations of intolerance and cultural apathy are swirling around Winnipeg’s Siloam Mission, a Christian social service agency that provides help for the city’s unsheltered and vulnerable population.
As reported by CBC on Tuesday, a former Siloam board member and former staff claim the charity is neglecting to provide spiritual care to Indigenous people, who make up 52% of Siloam’s community members. They suggest Siloam CEO Jim Bell has created a climate of toxicity in the organization due to his alleged views on Indigenous spirituality.
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