Along with many countries across this beautiful, God gifted world, we share a history of violence, greed and atrocities. Typically, humans have played the blame game and twisted truths with a warped new story to cover the shame. Continue reading “A Time to Listen”
Two Women’s Bold Take on Reconciliation
By: Michael Crooks
It’s National Reconciliation Week and two Australians want to change the way we think about unifying the country. Continue reading “Two Women’s Bold Take on Reconciliation”
Tears of Joy and Sorrow as Uluru Climb is Closed: A Chat with Brooke Prentis
By: Clare Bruce
There was joy and celebration at the foot of Uluru as climbing of the rock was finally banned—but tears, too, as climbers continued to ignore the wishes of traditional owners until the last minute.
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A Surprising History: Christians And Oppressed Indigenous People
By: Akos Balogh
How White Christians Defended Indigenous People in Colonial Australia. Continue reading “A Surprising History: Christians And Oppressed Indigenous People”
NAIDOC Week – Celebrating Women
By: Warren Nunn
The invaluable role that woman play throughout society inspired the theme “Because of her, we can!” which highlights this year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations. Continue reading “NAIDOC Week – Celebrating Women”
Most Aussies Have Never Met an Indigenous Person, Let’s Change That
By: Clare Bruce
NITV journalist Natalie Ahmat says 6 or 7 Australians in every 10 have never actually engaged with an Aboriginal person, according to research. And many Aussies are still in the dark about our Aboriginal history. Continue reading “Most Aussies Have Never Met an Indigenous Person, Let’s Change That”
10 Years After The Stolen Generation Apology: “It Makes me Cry Even Now”
By: Katrina Roe
Although it was ten years ago, Ian Hamm can remember the exact moment of the apology to the Stolen Generations. Continue reading “10 Years After The Stolen Generation Apology: “It Makes me Cry Even Now””
Shining a Light on Australia’s Dark Past
By: Annette Spurr
Australia Day (January 26) has become the most controversial date on the nation’s calendar, with Indigenous Australians renaming it ‘Invasion Day,’ amidst calls for the date to be changed altogether. Continue reading “Shining a Light on Australia’s Dark Past”
Aboriginal Elders say a Change to Marriage Will Damage Ancient Kinship Structures
By: Clare Bruce
An Aboriginal elder says a change to Australia’s marriage law would damage indigenous family structures handed down over millennia. Continue reading “Aboriginal Elders say a Change to Marriage Will Damage Ancient Kinship Structures”