Consecration ceremony held for Indigenous Bishop of Saskatchewan

Consecration ceremony for Adam Samson Halkett (back row, third from left) as Indigenous Bishop of Saskatchewan for the Anglican church was held on Oct. 12 in Prince Albert. “As the spirit moves in the First Nations communities, the dreams and the visions of our Elders are becoming reality,” said Halkett in a speech. “As I begin my journey, I’ll use your prayers. I’ll stand with the chiefs. I’ll stand with the leadership in our communities where our youth are suffering today. But with God’s help we can get that, that key. So I give thanks for your prayers. Be here with us, and bless you. God be with you, and we’ll meet again.” Halkett was ordained deacon in 1999 and priest the following year. He served as archdeacon of Saskatchewan from 2004-2012.