NATSIEC
The painting to the right was painted by Aboriginal artist William Parmbuk. It was his way of putting down his idea of how the Christian Brothers (now the Edmund Rice Network) work together with the Aboriginal people.
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ecumenical Commission (NATSIEC) is a commission of the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA). In 2005, the NCCA and NATSIEC signed a memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The intent of the MOU was to have in place an agreed procedure for the NCCA to act respectfully, appropriately, and in solidarity, with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, through NATSIEC. Since the original MOU was signed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (DRIP) has been endorsed, with the Australian Government confirming its support in 2007. At the NCCA Forum, held in June 2010, the MOU was amended to recognize this development. An amended statement was added which reads:
The NCCA notes the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and affirms particularly its principles of equality, nondiscrimination, consultation and cooperation when pursuing harmonious and respectful relationships with the First Peoples of this land.
You can read the latest newsletter by following this link: NATSIEC NEWSLETTER
Articles in the latest Edition include:
| NCCA recognises DRIP |
| International Day of Indigenous Peoples |
| Leaders overlook Aboriginal issues |
| High Court finds Ngarrindjeri beliefs are genuine |
| Calls for Abolition of NTER |
| 2010Martung Upah Appeal |
