by ActionSkills | Jul 2, 2021 | First Nations, Uncategorised
NAIDOC Week Is an Australian observance running from 4 July until 11 July every year. The acronym “NAIDOC” is derived from the original organising group, the “National Aborigines and Islander Day Observance Committee” which was an expansion in the 1990s of the...
by Engadine | Jun 20, 2021 | First Nations, Uncategorised
Have you ever been to the Myall Creek Massacre Memorial Service on the Sunday of Queen’s Birthday long weekend? My first involvement with it this year makes me want to recommend the experience. On Saturday Judy and I went to see the memorial site and walked...
by ActionSkills | Jun 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
Not quite sure, but I think “Identity Politics” means campaigning for improved recognition, respect, rights for groups of people who, because of some characteristic that they share, are not treated well enough by interests who hold most control over society. Recently...
by Engadine | May 20, 2021 | Climate, Past Events, Uncategorised
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by Engadine | May 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
How long has Mother’s Day been celebrated? How did it start? Is it on the same day in every country where it’s celebrated? In an article which can be found at https://vowpeace.org/mothers-day-peace-words/ , Ruth Rosen, a professor of...
by Engadine | Apr 24, 2021 | Past Events, Uncategorised
Fair Treatment Discussion on reforms on decriminalisation of drugs with NSW Attorney General Mark Speakman The Uniting Church has a rich history of advocating for social justice. In this tradition, The Engadine Uniting Church hosted Lee Evans, the local State member...
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