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For me, NAIDOC is about the civil and political rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is about acknowledging our survival despite the colonial history of this continent. It is about applauding our success and celebrating our people. It is about being staunch in our sovereignty, in our identity, and in our culture. […]
I was advised that the theme for the upcoming edition of Insights Magazine is on the lines of “quiet heros”. I thought long and hard about the theme. Should I write about the Aboriginal community workers who turn up day in, day out, to try to make a positive difference in their communities? Or perhaps […]
It is that time of year again. As the 26th January approaches I often feel like locking myself away for two weeks and turning off all TV and social media. Why? Because of the nasty and mean-spirited racism and bigotry that is at its peak on social and other media at this time of year. […]
From the covenant with the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress to the preamble to our constitution, the Uniting Church has long committed itself to walking alongside First Peoples. Recent Synod meetings reiterated this commitment with Future Directions at the 2021 Synod meeting. Nathan Tyson, , Director, First Peoples Strategy and Engagement writes about the initiatives that the […]
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