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In 1963 four bark petitions were signed by representatives of the Yolngu people of Yirrkala that would be a landmark in the pursuit of indigenous self-determination. A new documentary uncovers the story of these documents and their connection to the struggle for indigenous rights. Stephen Hill asked the director of “One Mind, One Heart” Professor …
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A weeklong cultural ceremonies have come to a close on Wadjemup this week to acknowledge the Aboriginal men and boys who were incarcerated and laid in situ on Rottnest Island’s burial ground. Thousands of people including significant Aboriginal Elders and community groups from all over Western Australia gathered to commemorate its dark history, with Premier …
First Nations people and organisations from across the country continue calls for the new Queensland government to reverse their decision to cancel the state’s Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry. Premier, David Crisafulli, declared a stop to the inquiry last week, following a win at last month’s election. The Inquiry Committee is trying to meet with …
Continued calls for QLD Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry as uncertainty remains Read More »
Indigenous people across the world are pushing their governments to be listened to and to establish reconciliation paths for the future. Canada launched in 2016 a national inquiry into the high numbers of missing Indigenous women and girls in the country, whereas Australia has started looking at the issue this month. But what other issues …
Reconciliation on Indigenous communities in Canada and Australia Read More »
National Reconciliation Week runs each year from May 27th to June 3rd, with the dates commemorating the successful 1967 referendum and the Mabo decision. This year’s theme is ‘NOW MORE THAN EVER’. In Western Australia, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Dr Tony Buti says National Reconciliation Week is an important opportunity to deepen our learning and strengthen …
Supporters of reconciliation say a South Australian council’s decision to scrap its Acknowledgement to Country is a sign of growing division, in the wake of the failed Voice referendum. The Naracoorte – Lucindale Council has replaced the pre-meeting statement acknowledging Traditional Owners with one that respects our complex history. Image: Image by Cloudfront Produced By: …
Following the no vote of last year’s Voice to Parliament referendum, the Federal government is still looking at reconciliation strategies to close the gap for Indigenous Australians. First Nations people have been fighting for Treaty for decades, promised by Bob Hawke’s Labor government in the 80s, but has still yet to be implemented. So how …
The Anglican Church Southern Queensland will issue an apology to LGBTQIA+ people for harm caused by the church’s past attitude and behaviours. The Church began consultation with the LGBTQIA+ community last week, inviting current or past members and their families to share past experiences in its parishes, schools or other institutions. Via email or committee …
Consultation started between Anglican Church and LGBTIQA+ members in Brisbane Read More »