Nancy Hurn, General Synod archivist, believes in “open, equal access to records.” Her work is an example of “transforming unjust structures.”
The General Synod Archives acquires, preserves, and provides access to records of enduring value created by General Synod, its committees, councils, boards and commissions. Their holdings include the official papers of the Primate, the General Secretary and all other officers and employees of General Synod.
In this video Ms. Hurn explains that their material from the Missionary Society of the Church of England in Canada helps to explain the legacy of residential schools. Ms. Hurn believes that “if we don’t understand our history then we’re doomed to repeat it.”