Charles Arthurson, Suffragan Bishop (1989 - 2008)
Suffragan (assistant) Bishop Charles Arthurson was the first aboriginal bishop in Canada. Born in 1937 in Norway House, Manitoba, Dr. Arthurson was ordained in 1972 in the Diocese of Keewatin. He has served in the parishes of Shamattawa, 1966-70 (as Catechist); Norway House, Man. (1972-73); Big Trout Lake, Ont. (1974-76); Split Lake, Man. (1976-78); Sioux Lookout, Ont. (1978-83). In 1983 the Arthursons moved to La Ronge, Sask., whence he was elected Suffragan Bishop in 1989. Bishop Arthurson continues to reside in La Ronge where for many years he served half time as the parish priest, while spending the other half of his time in episcopal ministry. Dr. Arthurson married school teacher Faye Bryer in 1968. The Arthursons have two adult children, Devon and Ritchie. Dr. Arthurson is an enthusiastic hockey player for the La Ronge 'Rusty Hookers', and a skilled carpenter.
