First Nations Peoples and Reconciliation

Reconciliation with Australia's First Nations people, and support efforts in recognising their rights and self-determination in Australia has always been a focus of the Edmund Rice Centre. We walk with First Nations leaders (such as former Senator and grandfather of the reconciliation movement in Australia - Pat Dodson pictured right) to provide a platform to engage with the Centre's supporters along with advocacy opportunities within the Australian Government system to influence policies and policy makers. At the heart of this work is our commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted by the UN in 2007 and sets out the rights of indigenous peoples, such as their rights to culture, identity, language, employment, health and education.
It also "emphasises the rights of indigenous peoples to maintain and strengthen their own institutions, cultures and traditions, and to pursue their development in keeping with their own needs and aspirations". It "prohibits discrimination against indigenous peoples", and it "promotes their full and effective participation in all matters that concern them and their right to remain distinct and to pursue their own visions of economic and social development".
In 2017 the Centre along with many other allies across Australia committed to the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the ongoing efforts to secure a voice, truth-telling and a treaty between the Australian Government and the first people's of Australia. Despite the setback of the 2023 referendum we continue this journey with our First Nations along with many others.
Events, Webinars and Podcasts NAIDOC Week 2024 Webinar with Pastor Ray Minniecon A Juster Generation Podcast: A conversation with the campaign director of YES23 Mr. Dean Parkin A Juster Generation Podcast: A conversation with Joe Morrison, CEO of the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC)
Research, Submissions, Publications and Podcasts ERI Video Statement at the 57 HRC for the Items 3 & 5: Interactive dialogue with the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) Submission to the truth and Justice Commission Bill (2024) Submission 122 to the Joint Select Committee on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum (2023)
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