Reconciliation

• Reconciliation


  The acknowledgement of various groups in Australia to the injustices faced by the Aboriginals
• Reconciliation


  • Strengthen relationships between Aboriginal and non-aboriginal
• National Council of Churches Australia organises National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to June 3 annually with the theme "Be Brave. Make Change."
• The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fund supports the Walk Alongside Program which guides Churches to build relationships with First Nation people
• Walk Alongside Program


  Guide about relationships, respect and opportunities to plan, bring change and address gaps in the relationship
• In 2000, 250,000 people walked across Harbour Bridge to support reconciliation of Indigenous
• The Australian Declaration in 2000: 'Our hope is for a united Australia that respects this land of ours; values the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage; and provides justice and equity for all.'
• The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council is an advisory body about issues relating to First Nation people
• The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council has an online learning module known as Online Cross Cultural Competency for all Catholic workers and clergy which provides skills relating to effectively engaging with Indigenous people
• The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council provides toiletry bags with personalised required items for that person
• The Uluru Statement calls for a First Nations Voice to empower and reform their relationship in Australia to gain their own rights
• The Australian National Islamic Council (ANIC) supports the First Nations Voice Statement and engages in interfaith dialogue
• The Jewish Community Council Victoria has hosted an Aboriginal Constitutional Recognition Forum and 17 JCCV Jewish schools and synagogues have engaged with First Nations people
• Walk Together Program


  Supports aboriginal self determination and empowerment
• Jewish organisations are partnering with Indigenous organisations
• Native Title Act 1993: land and water rights for Aboriginals
• Native Title Amendment Act 1998: leaseholders are more important and native title concerns in separate states
• Wik Decision 1996: leaseholders and land rights coexist