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First Nations
NATSICC launches website on Indigenous Voice to Parliament
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council has launched a new website called “One Journey, Together” for Catholics to learn about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Pope receives Voice to Parliament message
Pope Francis has received a book advocating for a Voice to Parliament from long-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advocate Fr Frank Brennan SJ. Source: The Australian.
Catechist formation program a new chapter for Central Australia
A formation program to enable Indigenous catechists from the Arrernte and Walpiri people of Central Australia to hand on the faith in their culture is underway in Alice Springs, with the local parish embracing the opportunity. Source: In the Word.
Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum bill passes lower house
The legislation to set up the referendum on enshrining an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Constitution has passed the House of Representatives. Source: ABC News.
Caritas Australia backs Voice to Parliament
Caritas Australia has offered its support to the creation of a First Nations Voice to Parliament to be enshrined in the Constitution.
Brisbane Catholic schools to teach First Nations languages
Brisbane Catholic Education has announced a First Nations language curriculum aimed at empowering its 77,000 students to engage authentically and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and communities. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Raising their voices at Indigenous Encounter day
More than 70 Catholics from ministries across Townsville joined Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and religious leaders in a day of listening, connection and reconciliation. Source: Mercy Partners.
NATSICC expresses support for Voice to Parliament
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council says a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous Voice to Parliament would “serve as the bedrock for the journey towards reconciliation”.
No compromise needed on Voice model after Labor secures Greens’ support
The Albanese Government won’t have to compromise on its model to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and executive government after securing support from the Greens. Source: The Australian.