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Your gift makes an enormous difference to the work of NATSIEC. Without it, we would not be able to provide educational resources to the wider community; engage the Churches in Indigenous issues or fund important community development projects. Our aim is to build a better tomorrow for all our children so that injustice and discrimination will not be part of Australia's future.
Latest Theology news...
Christ and Culture: Christ Through Culture Conference proceedings available now
In 2009, NATSIEC held the second Christ and Culture Conference in Ballina, NSW. The conference was an exploration of Indigenous theology, what it is and the unique contribution Indigenous spirituality makes to an Australian theology. Other sessions included: looking at the experience of 100 years of mission in Australia: examining what the Community of Church of the future would look like; the importance of story telling; and how we bring Indigenous culture into our ministry. Also discussed was how to strengthen our networks and work better together.
With International theologians, Dr Wati Longchar and Dr Limatula Logkumer, adding their voice to local theologians such as Evelyn Parkin this collection of papers, and presentations is a valuable addition to the body of knowledge on Indigenous theology and spirituality. Other contributors were renowned futurist Prof. Tony Stephenson, Bishop Greg Thompson and Pastor Harry Walker. Revd. Colleen Mamarika, Revd. Dr. Joy Sandefur and Ms. Tahnia Mossman also talked about their own experiences and perspectives from the field. Finally, the voices of each and every participant are woven throughout the publication through the inclusion of their thoughts arising out of the workshops.
Many of the sessions were recorded and are included on an accompanying CD - in MP3 format.
Copies of these conference proceedings can be purchased from NATSIEC. Click here to go to order form.
New! Illuminations
Illuminations is an occasional paper from NATSIEC. The theme of this Illumination is reflections on the recent mission conference held in Edinburgh. Click here to go to Illuminations.
Latest Action...
November 2009 - Government Report on NTER Consultations released.NATSIEC media statement. We have placed relevant documents and statements on the website, such as Macklin's media releases and copies of the Bill. As well as the report "Will the Be Heard". Go to NTER update page. August 2009 - UN's Special Rapporteur Visits AustraliaThe United Nations' Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya, undertook a mission to Australia from 17 to 28 August 2009, at the invitation of the Australian Government.During his mission to Australia, the Special Rapporteur investigated he major challenges faced by Indigenous peoples of Australia in the enjoyment of their human rights, with a view toward contributing to steps to address those problems, as well as to identify good practices. NATSIEC supports statement by UN's Special RapporteurClick here to go to media statement NATSIEC's submission to the UN's Special RapporteurNATSIEC made a submission to the Special Rapporteur |
June 2009 - NATSIEC Northern Territory Intervention Statement
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In early June 2009, NATSIEC hosted a forum of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Church leaders to discuss the Northern Territory Emergency Response (NTER) also known as the Intervention. The aim of the Forum was to develop a common voice from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Church bodies and to develop a common platform for action.The Forum released a Statement regarding the NT Intervention and called on Governments and Churches to address the issues.
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