2009: U.S. Episcopal Church/ Queen Elizabeth repudiation of the late-15th century “Doctrine of Discovery”

Leaders of the U.S. Episcopal Church unanimously adopt a resolution calling on Queen Elizabeth (the formal head of the Church of England) to repudiate the late-15th century “Doctrine of Discovery” which led English explorers to seize Indian lands in the New World.

To: 
Indegious peoples of America
From: 
U.S. Episcopal Church
Year of Apology: 
2009
Footnote: 
Boswell, Randy. “Church targets colonial arrogance.” Montreal Gazette. August 13, 2009. pA3.