Lydia Mamakwa is the first bishop of the Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh, a diocese of the Anglican Church of Canada established on 1 June 2014.[1][2][3]
Lydia Mamakwa | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Mishamikoweesh | |
| Church | Anglican Church of Canada |
| Diocese | Mishamikoweesh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kingfisher Lake |
| Nationality | Canadian |
Mamakwa is from the Kingfisher First Nation, an Oji-Cree community in Northern Ontario. Prior to her installation as Bishop of Mishamikoweesh, she served in the Diocese of Keewatin as archdeacon and as area bishop for Northern Ontario.[4] She is also a member of the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples, where she has served on the Anglican Church of Canada's eco-justice committee. She also worked with the Kingfisher Lake First Nation band council and as a mental health counselor.[4]
Honors edit
In 2015, Mamakwa received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto.[5]
References edit
- ^ Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh (article and video of installation ceremony). Anglican Church of Canada, 4 June 2014.
- ^ Mishamikoweesh. Anglican Journal, 3 June 2014.
- ^ "Churches". Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
- ^ a b Indigenous Oji-Cree Archdeacon Lydia Mamakwa elected first area bishop Anglican News, 11 March 2010.
- ^ "Bishop of Indigenous spiritual ministry receives honorary doctorate". The Anglican Church of Canada. 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
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