At the request of the National Executive Committee, the Primate, Archbishop Michael Peers, offered an apology in 1993 to Aboriginal people, for harm done in Anglican Church run residential schools. It was accepted in the manner it was given -- with "sincerity, sensitivity, compassion and humility."

As a result of developments since the 1969 Hendry Report and the Primate's Apology, the leadership of Aboriginal people within the Church has been more fully recognized. A national Council of Native Affairs grew and evolved to become the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples (ACIP) in 1994. They have covenanted to work for self-determination, treaty and land rights and to respect the environment. They have declared their "place and responsibility as equal partners in a shared healing journey towards wholeness and justice". A growing number of Native people are actively engaging in ministry in the Church. ACIP estimates that there are now 130 Indigenous Anglican priests in Canada

The Diocese of New Westminster has acknowledged its part in past failings and joined in support of self-determination for Indigenous peoples in the Church. It is committed to healing of the rupture and wounds caused by the church-run residential schools. It recognizes, in the words of the Primate, that "healing takes a long time both for people and for communities", and that the Apology is but "one step along that path" In an effort to meet these needs the diocese has been exploring new forms of ministry.

A Diocesan Consultant for Aboriginal Ministry was first appointed in 1997 to raise awareness in the church of issues and concerns related to Aboriginal people. The consultant, Shirley Harding,  also locally interpreted the changes in the perspective that have occurred at the National Church level.