Yarning with Working Wise Warriors (SOLD OUT)
Join the conversation on how the Church, and it Commissions and Agencies, can support and empower First Nations Women
*Update: We have reached our capacity for the catering (60) which starts at 5.30pm but you are still welcome to attend from 6.30pm when the evening's program starts. There is no need to register online.*
This event will be livestreamed & recorded on St John's Cathedral Youtube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/user/StJohnsCathedralBris
The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2021 is 'More than a word. Reconciliation takes action'. Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. We all have a role to play on this journey to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures. Now is the time to join the conversation on how we can take action together.
Dr Jackie Huggins AM is an author, historian, academic and advocate. She is a Bidjara/Pitjara, Birri Gubba and Juru woman from Queensland. She is co-chair of the Eminent Panel advising the Queensland Government on the process truth-telling and future treaties with First Nations peoples. She is also the Director of the Telstra Foundation, Patron Reconciliation QLD Inc, Patron First Nations Aboriginal Writers Network, Adjunct Professor Australian Centre for Indigenous History at the Australian National University.
Chantay Link is a Gooreng Gooreng woman and comes from the area around Gladstone. She is part of the collective of Aboriginal, Torres Strait/Pacific Islander, New Zealand warrior women raising their voices for a better future for their peoples. She is currently studying Psychology as Chantay is interested in Post-Trauma Growth. She would like to document Aboriginal resilience and find a pathway between Western healing and our traditional healing processes.
Gaja Kerry Charlton is an elder and a traditional owner from Yagara, Quandamooka and neighbouring Gubbi Gubbi countries and Walagama in north Queensland from her great grandmother. A devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother Gaja Kerry is also an author and cultural custodian who works in social, cultural and community development. Her leadership roles on community and government Boards and committees include the State Indigenous Languages Policy working group, Co-Chair of the University of Queensland’s RAP Steering Committee and Indigenous Advisory Groups at all levels.
After hearing from our guests, a panel discussion will follow, as well as questions from the audience. We will have a short tea break as we want to hear YOUR ideas.
The evening is presented by ACSQ RAP Co-ordinator, Sandra King OAM.
The event is free but you must RSVP: there is a limit of 60 people for light refrehments catering which begins at 5.30pm.
(Once we have reached the limit 60 people you are still welcome to attend, without registering, at 6.30pm when the evening's program will begin.)
The evening is presented by ACSQ RAP Co-ordinator, Sandra King OAM.
The event is free but you must RSVP: there is a limit of 60 people for light refrehments catering which begins at 5.30pm.
(Once we have reached the limit 60 people you are still welcome to attend, without registering, at 6.30pm when the evening's program will begin.)
Important: Please sign in using the Check In Qld app on the night in accordance with St John's Cathedral COVID Safe Plan.
Location
St John's Cathedral
409 Ann Street, Brisbane Qld 4000
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