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Books First Nations

Yes proponents analyse defeat of Voice referendum

A failure of process, a shift in the nation’s temper and the city-regions divide were among factors contributing to the defeat of the Voice to Parliament referendum, leading Yes proponents said at the launch of two new books. Source: The Catholic Weekly. 

First Nations

Bringing Indigenous communities closer to the Church

The Canberra-Goulburn Catholic Women’s Taskforce and Aboriginal Catholic Mission will host a workshop on Aboriginal culture to enhance cultural understanding and promote a welcoming environment. Source: Catholic Voice.

First Nations

Catholics to celebrate Indigenous contributions to the Church

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council has released a resource kit for the Church’s celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday on July 7. 

First Nations

Elder’s 40-year fight to bring home remains of Indigenous Australians

Kamilaroi elder Bob Weatherall has spent more than 40 years lobbying for the repatriation of remains of Indigenous Australians held in museums and universities. Source: The Catholic Leader.

First Nations HIgher Education

Program helps First Nations students ‘Step Up’ to university life

While most Year 12 students are diligently navigating the final stretch of secondary school, Rhys Bachmann is already charting his path to university. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Charity First Nations

First Nations equality more urgent now than ever: Vinnies 

The St Vincent de Paul Society says failures in meeting Closing the Gap targets and in advancing the goals of the Uluru Statement from the Heart highlight that the need for First Nations people to achieve equality is now more urgent than ever.

First Nations

Aboriginal consultant a ‘passionate advocate’ for heritage and culture

Preserving culture and improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members is of utmost importance to CatholicCare Tasmania’s Alarna Page. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.

First Nations Opinion

Time to learn lessons of Voice referendum failure: Fr Frank Brennan

The Voice to Parliament referendum result was a disaster for the country and a tragedy for First Australians. It’s time to confront what went wrong before we all start forgetting what really went on, writes Fr Frank Brennan SJ. Source: The Australian.

Bishops First Nations

Church has pivotal role to play in ongoing journey of reconciliation

The journey to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples is not easy, but the Catholic Church remains hopeful of healing. Source: ACBC Media Blog.