Just a few thoughts
Jesus showed great compassion. He believes in
the dignity of all of humanity – Jews and Gentiles.
In Australia there are blatant transgressions against human dignity. I believe
that on this Reconciliation Day we must emphasise to governments that
human dignity is more important than company profits.
·
Australian Prime Minister’s
apology speech this day 2008
Quoting from ANTaR
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13
years ago we said 'sorry' – First Nations children now twice as likely to be
removed from family
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"Poverty, discrimination and
injustice, poor health outcomes and intergenerational trauma – they all
contribute to our kids being removed from their families. We know from the
Stolen Generations removal is not the answer."
·
This weekend as we mark yet another year
on from the Apology, we’ll be listening to the many First Nations voices
advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge and
understanding to be at the centre of decision-making around First Nations
children and their families. We’ll also keep working to hold governments to
account for their commitments under the New National Agreement on Closing the
Gap.
Reflection.
ü The
teaching of Jesus was for all humaniy.
The Signs Of The Times
Ø Reconciliation
demands change -- Fr Andrew Hamilton
Ø
Anniversary
of Stolen Generations Apology
Musical Reflection
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It's Not Too Late --
Archie Roach
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Treaty -- Yothu
Yindi
Also…….
§ First Australians -- Documentary
series of 7 parts available at SBS on Demand
§ Dark
Emu -- Read
this book that documents aspects of Indigenous Australia --
available at most libraries
