| Resolution Number: | 2009-B022 |
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| Title: | Endorse the Return of Tribal Artifacts |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
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Resolved, That the 76th General Convention endorse the commitment of the Diocese of Oregon to partner with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Oregon, in seeking return of Pacific Northwest Tribal artifacts, collectively known as “The Summers Collection,” now in the possession of the British Museum.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), p. 808. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Rt. Rev. Sanford Z.K. Hampton |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on National and International Concerns |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on National and International Concerns presented its Report #33 on Resolution B022 (Indigenous Artifacts) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(B022)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 76th General Convention endorse the commitment of the Diocese of Oregon to partner with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Oregon, in seeking return of Pacific Northwest Tribal artifacts, collectively known as “The Summers Collection,” now in the possession of the British Museum.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #251)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on National and International Concerns presented its Report #61 on Resolution B022 (Indigenous Artifacts) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #387)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 17.
| Abstract: | The 76th General Convention endorses the Church and tribal efforts to return Pacific Northwest Tribal artifacts, known as "The Summers Collection," now in the possession of the British Museum. |
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