An Ecumenical Forum
The Victorian Council of Churches’ Social Question Commission is proud to host this important discussion on treaty, sovereignty and constitutional recognition.
Indigenous
NAIDOC Week: Ancient Indigenous Songlines
Contemporary dance brought Aboriginal stories to the stage, Indigenous art brought the Dreaming to art galleries, and now a host of filmmakers have brought Indigenous songlines to the screen. ABC’s Spirit of Things host Rachael Kohn explores the process of creating a unique documentary series.
Victoria: NAIDOC WEEK ACTIVITIES
NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) Week is an Australian observance lasting from the first Sunday in July until the following Sunday. NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.[2] The week is celebrated not just in the Indigenous communities but also in increasing numbers of government agencies, schools, local councils and workplaces. In 2016, Naidoc Week will run from Sunday, 3 July until Sunday, 10 July 2016.
Baha’i Temple marks National Reconciliation Week
Community leaders presented readings from the sacred scriptures of the world’s major religions at a service held in the Baha’i Temple in Sydney on 29 May to mark National Reconciliation Week.
Interfaith Dialogue – Sacred Earth
There will be an Interfaith Dialogue Panel discussing sacred teachings about the Earth at Amberley (Vic) on 30 May 2014