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Hugh Jackman talking about his experience of life in Aboriginal Communities

14 December 2011 by , No Comments
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Narana Day

23 September 2011 by , No Comments

Come make friends at Narana!
Congress, the JIM Unit and the CTM are holding an open day at Narana Creations in Geelong on Saturday 15 October from 11.00am-3.30pm.
Come along and join us for a fun and educational day – meet Rev. Ken Sumner, the not-so-new Congress Victoria State Director, others from across the UCA who are [...]

Screening Our Generation

25 July 2011 by , No Comments

[ July 27, 2011; 6:31 pm; ] Our Generation is a powerful documentary on the Aboriginal struggle for their land, culture and freedom. Watch the trailer and read up on the film at www.ourgeneration.org.au

Join us for live music by Adam Cousens and info stalls from 6.30pm

The film will begin at 7pm and will be followed by a panel session with representatives from concerned [...]

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Indigenous Hospitality House 10th Birthday

23 June 2011 by , No Comments

[ June 25, 2011; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Happy Birthday IHH!

Indigenous Hospitality House (IHH) residents offer a peaceful, homely atmosphere for Indigenous people supporting a family member in Melbourne’s hospitals. The IHH supporters include manyUniting Church congregations and individuals and you all are invited to help the IHH celebrate its 10th birthday at the Minajalku Centre, 7 Rossmoyne St, Thornbury on Saturday June 25, 1pm to 4pm.

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National Reconciliation Week 2011

23 May 2011 by , No Comments

[ May 27, 2011 to June 3, 2011. ] National Reconciliation Week  Website Events
Each year National Reconciliation Week (NRW) celebrates the rich culture and history of the First Australians. It is the ideal time for everyone to join the reconciliation conversation and to think about how we can help turn around the disadvantage experienced by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
You will find [...]

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Uncle Ken’s Induction

12 May 2011 by , No Comments

Want to come to the induction of Rev Ken Sumner as the new State Director of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress Victoria?
Good.
Sunday 15 May, at 3.30pm.
Minajalku Centre
11 Rossmoyne Street Thornbury, VIC
 
I wonder if he will be introduced like President Alastair Macrae in Vanuatu  = introduced in Bislama as “bigfella bilong Uniting Church in Australia”.

Bigfellas [...]

About Face 2012

29 April 2011 by , 1 Comment
About Face 2012

[ January 7, 2012 to January 27, 2012. ] “If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. If you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together” Aunty Lila Watson

 

About FACE is a unique program of Faith And Cultural Exchange for young adults.

This is an exciting opportunity to spend time living alongside some of Australia’s indigenous communities. [...]

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Minajalku Fest

27 MO-vember 2010 by , No Comments

[ December 4, 2010; 12:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Coming Together to Celebrate

Minajalku Centre,- 13 Rossmoyne St, Thornbury

Minajalku Fest is a celebration of the Covenant relationship with Congress and all the cultures involved in that. We hope that those who attend will learn more about Congress and Covenanting and be encouraged to take this back to their family, friends and congregation and encourage them in [...]