The Anlgican Diocese of Algoma administers to the parishes in its region. Created in 1872, from the northern portions of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto, the Anglican Diocese of Algoma was originally intended on being a missionary diocese for Indigenous people. As more white settlers moved inot the diocese, the focus shifted from missionary work to ministering for settlers. During the Residential School System, Shingwauk Residential School operated within diocesan boundaries. This school grew out of Anglian missionary activity in the area which started in 1832 when the mission at Sault Ste. Marie was established. 1833 saw a school house and church built on the site and in 1873, Shingwauk Residential School was established. It remained Anglican run until 1969, when the Governement of Canada took over administration of all residential schools in Canada.
1804-2014