Chapel and Cemetery
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The cemetery that is located on Algoma University’s campus was consecrated in 1876 and is called the Bishop Fauquier Memorial Chapel Cemetery. It is the final resting place for over 100 Indigenous students, staff, and families from the Shingwauk Residential School. The location of the cemetery, within a forested area removed from city life, is the perfect location to reflect on the historical events that took place here.
The chapel, an important part of this history, was consecrated in 1883. It was built by Residential School students in memory of Bishop Fauquier, the first Anglican Bishop of Algoma. The chapel served the students of the Shingwauk Residential School as an area where students and staff gathered for weekly services and events such as weddings, funerals, and special occasions. Today the church is used educationally and for historical tours. The chapel is a reminder of the historic relationship between the Anglican Church and the Indigenous population of Sault Ste. Marie.

Heritage Sites & Points of Interest – East Neighbourhood
Did you know that the Bishop Fauquier Memorial Chapel has been designated as a heritage property by the City’s Municipal Heritage Committee? This map showcases heritage sites and points of interest in relation to the John Rowswell Hub Trail along the East Neighbourhood section. Use this map in conjunction with the Municipal Heritage Committee’s booklet to learn more about historic properties in the Sault. You can also use this map to find monuments and commemorative plaques. This information is a layer on the interactive map.View PDF
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- Algoma University
- Shingwauk University
- Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
- NORDIK Institute
- Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre
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