The Church and Indigenous Peoples in the Americas

“This fascinating book shows how intercultural politics and intercultural faith are being understood throughout the Americas. It brings together critical social thinking, narratives due to experience and daily struggle, and spiritual and theological insights. . . . It is a polyphonic volume that makes each reader grow with questions and convictions. It has a clear focus: within societies and churches, transformation happens ‘from below,’ and it includes prophetic paths in solidarity with indigenous communities.”


—Diego Irarrazaval, Director (1981–2004) of the Aymara Institute in Peru





“This book charts a new path for understanding the legacy of Western European and Anglo North Atlantic colonialism. Diverse Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars throughout the Americas reflect on how colonial projects have meant the destruction of Indigenous communities, peoples, cultures, and religious traditions, with Christianity playing a central role in their colonization. However, new networks of resistance and solidarity are emerging, reminding us that dialogue with Indigenous communities is essential to decolonize the Christian tradition.”


—Néstor Medina, Toronto School of Theology





“Hope-filled intercultural dialogue at its best! A solid foothold for the long and arduous climb into right relations! Essential reading for understanding and addressing the Christian call to be the liberating and transforming presence of Christ in this, our earth home. Expressing a new graced moment, it reveals the transcultural nature of the Good News of Jesus Christ and gives a taste of the voice and face of Christ in the Indigenous peoples of the Americas creating a hunger for more.”


—Priscilla Solomon, CSJ, Anishinaabe, Member of Henvey Inlet FN, Faith and Justice Coordinator of The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada