The Niger Expedition
In 1840 three strands of purpose—missionary advance, humanitarian resolve, and slavery abolition… Continue reading The Niger Expedition
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The First Ordained Native American
Henry Budd was born in 1812 to Cree parents in Norway House in what was then the Red River Colony. He was originally named Sakachuwescam but when baptized was renamed Henry Budd (after his own mentor) by the Anglican missionary Rev. John West in 1822. He … Continue reading The First Ordained Native American
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