Healing the past: Episcopal program studies history of church, Native culture

From South Dakota-

South Dakota's Episcopalians are working to mend what one priest calls “historical trauma” between the church and Native Americans.

“It can hurt, but it’s very important,” said the Rev. Paul Sneve who facilitates efforts to mend the wounds of the past. “The more we talk about it, that’s how we begin to heal our historical trauma.”

Twice a year, the former rector of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Rapid City leads a workshop on the history of the Dakota and Lakota people and the impact of assimilation on their culture, traditions and spirituality. Episcopalian clergy, parishioners and others attend the two-day Dakota Experience, which was recently held in Rapid City.

“We discuss the good and the bad in our history,” Sneve said.

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http://rapidcityjournal.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/healing-the-past-episcopal-program-studies-history-of-church-native/article_74deaf5b-6b80-5d6d-b6a6-8f2036e00716.html