Earlier this year, Mark began a series of daily reflections called “21 Ways in 21 Days” leading up to January 26. This article is #1/21 and is designed to offer tips for simple and flexible conversations about our National Day. Over 21 days, Mark explores different themes, including our origin stories, our actions, how to […]
Jan 26 – What is the purpose of a National Day? Read More »
This is our final blog post and PDF in our Reconciliation Week to NAIDOC Week series of ideas on belonging and practical steps. We’re proud to share with you a recap of the tips for action from our last 5 guides. Between Reconciliation Week in May and NAIDOC week in July (normally this time, but
Wrapping up our Reconciliation Week to NAIDOC Week series. Read More »
By Mark Yettica-Paulson. The Four Stories of Identity activity is something I created 20 years ago and practise regularly with my clients as a leadership and intercultural dialogue facilitator. It’s a simple practice to help people settle into the group and find their place. We’ve also created a link to some short videos on our
Our guide to Four Stories of Identity. Read More »
This one took some time to write and pull together. It was tough because it highlights our WHY we are in this work. Despite lived trauma and loss over the generations of our First Nations people, we have experienced the possibilities and wealth of what it means to belong when we work together. We continue
Mark’s guide to Belonging in Australia. Read More »
Another QUICK guide to help EMPOWER us for AUSTRALIAN RECONCILIATION by SNU Chief, Mark Yettica-Paulson. PLUS a PDF to download and SHARE below. Let’s Go!! Five Things You Need to Know: 1. It is not a choice between Symbolism or Substance. We need BOTH the symbolic gestures and the substance to make progress on our
Plus a PDF version to print & share below. Five Things You Need to Know: 1. National Reconciliation Week is not the same as NAIDOC Week. Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3rd June) focuses on our stories together. NAIDOC Week (1st Sunday in July – 2nd Sunday in July) focuses on the celebrations of First
Mark’s 2 Min Guide to understanding National Reconciliation Week. May 27 – June 3. Read More »
