While reading recently, I came across an article that immediately reminded me of the Cultural and Identity workshop from Australians Together. As we prepare for Reconciliation Week, it’s a good time to reflect: how, as Lutheran Education, are we living out the attributes of Free to Flourish of being relational, compassionate, purposeful, and adventurous? Roberta
National Reconciliation Week 2024 Join us in exploring National Reconciliation Week through the stories and activities of our learning communities showcased below. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Related Posts
Meet Jade. Jade Brook, proud Adujaha Narungga, Kaurna Custodian with connections to Ngarrindjeri and Barkindji, is one of the Partnership Managers at Australians Together. Jade works with schools throughout South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory to support them in embedding First Nations perspectives across the whole school. If you haven’t had the pleasure of
St Martins Lutheran College in Mount Gambier is continuing work on their Reconciliation Action Plan by installing their first Indigenous Student Leader, Nikita Anderson. Nikita is a Ngarrindjeri woman, and an inspired and enthusiastic young leader. Nikita will work closely with students, staff and community members to continue the College’s journey of understanding and connection.
National Reconciliation Week 2023 What is National Reconciliation Week? The dates for National Reconciliation Week remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions
Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week is incredibly important as we listen to the voice of First Nations people telling their stories. Some are inspiring and educating, some traumatic and violent evoking sorrow, grief, anger, remorse and many more emotions. The Ladder of Connectedness helps me to notice the different ways we can respond to these
The Last Daughter is Brenda Matthews’ true story of love, loss, and reconnection. After being raised by a white family, a young girl is taken away and returned to the Aboriginal family she didn’t know. Decades later, she’s on a journey to discover where she truly belongs. This documentary meets the cross-curriculum priority to teach
National Reconciliation Week 2022 What is National Reconciliation Week? The dates for National Reconciliation Week remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions
