James V. Scott

James V. Scott is a Canadian ordained minister in the United Church of Canada. He is known for advocating for reform of Canada's criminal justice system through collaborative and restorative justice. Scott played a significant role in the truth and reconciliation process with Indigenous peoples in Canada. As the United Church General Council Officer for Residential Schools, he implemented the 1986 and 1998 apologies issued by the United Church regarding its role in the Canadian Indian residential school system. Scott also represented the United Church in negotiations for the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. For his work, he has been awarded two honorary doctorates and was inducted into the Order of Canada. Scott received the Emmanuel Theological College Alumni/ae Service Award in 2021.