Reconciliation with First Nations Peoples

Reconciliation Action

'Love your neighbour as yourself.' There is no commandment greater.

(Mark 12:31)

Bush Preachers (video) FRM ministry and work with Central Australian Lutheran Communities [Source: ABC Compass 1 July, 2017]

War of Hope (video) Short video snippet about the 1942 forced removal under government orders, of 235 Indigenous residents of Hope Vale, North Queensland. [Source: Silver Screen Pictures Bacon Factory Films Pty Ltd, 2015]

Colour Blind Pastor George Rosendale’s (Hope Vale, Far North Queensland) journey into ministry. Self-narrated video

In This Together Read Bishop Henderson’s message and review resources for the 2020 Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week [Source: Heartland e-News 20 May, 2020]

Racism, Reconciliation & Land Rights Read these 3 separate documents produced by the LCA on Aboriginal Issues and the Church (circa 2000)

‘Out of the Shadows’ Video of shared stories from within Lutheran Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities (1990s)

‘We’re All People’ Report and recommendations of the LCA Committee on Aboriginal Issues and Ministry to 1997 Synod

‘We’re All People’: The Recommendations A summary list of the 30+ recommendations arising from the report to the 1997 Synod from the LCA committee on Aboriginal Issues and Ministry

LCA 2000 Convention of Synod Revisit snippets from the historic Reconciliation stories of the 2000 Synod [Source: ‘The Lutheran’ 28 Aug 2000 edition]

The Acknowledgement and the Apology Revisit Dr Lance Steicke’s statement on behalf of the LCA, to the Aboriginal peoples of Australia (Rite of Reconciliation, 2000 Convention of Synod) [Source: The Lutheran Archives]

Response from Pastor Jimmy Haines Rite of Reconciliation, 2000 Convention of Synod [Source: The Lutheran Archives]

Cultural Awareness

The Meaning of Country Learn about the importance of Country for First Nations people [Source: Creative Spirits]

NAIDOC Week History [Source: National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observation Day Committee]

National Week of Prayer for Reconciliation Explore the origins of National Reconciliation week [Source: Reconciliation Australia]

National Dates of Significance

Appropriate Terminology Advice on using inclusive language [Source: Reconciliation Australia]

Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country Some common FAQs addressed [Source: Reconciliation Australia]

‘Our language is sacred’ An insight into the significance of language to First Nations peoples [Source: Reconciliation Australia]

The National Apology to the Stolen Generations | Feb 13 FAQs [Source: Reconciliation Australia]

National Sorry Day | May 26 FAQs [Source: Reconciliation Australia]

National Reconciliation Week | May 27-June 3 [Source: Reconciliation Australia]

Journeying Together

LCA’s Ministry with First Nations Peoples – A Snapshot Resource list compiled for a Churchwide Office seminar. Includes timelines, power points, as well as selected publications, websites, articles and videos

LCA’s Ministry with First Nations peoples – South Australia A snapshot summary timeline of key dates of the mission fields in SA from 1838 [Source Lutheran Archives, various]

LCA’s Ministry with First Nations peoples – Central Australia A snapshot summary timeline of key dates of the missions fields in Central Australia from 1877 [Source FRM, Lutheran Archives, various]

LCA’s Ministry with First Nations peoples – Queensland A snapshot summary time timeline of key dates of the mission fields of QLD from 1838 [Source Lutheran Archives. various] **Subject to ongoing construction

The Song Keepers Study Guide A useful resource aligned to the Australian Curriculum. With creativity this guide can be adapted to study groups within your ministry spaces [Source Australian Teachers of Media]

Reconciliation Action Kit for Churches A series of structured activities designed for faith-based group participation, action and engagement [Source TearAustralia]

A Reconciliation Liturgy A suggested liturgy to inspire and adapt for worship [Source TearAustralia]

Connect with and share what’s happening in Lutheran communities in Central Australia Explore the Finke River Mission site for great stories of the work of the church [Source FRM]

Share our Pride ‘Here in Australia we’re fortunate enough to have one of the richest and oldest continuing cultures in the world’ | Dr Tom Calma, AO | Co-chair Reconciliation Australia

Biiba nganhdhanun The Lord’s Prayer and its translation in the Guugu Yimidhirr language of the peoples of Hope Vale (Far North Queensland) [Source: Pastor David Spanagel, Hope Vale]

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day Prayer Resources A collection of thanksgiving prayers, petitions, and laments