Reconciliation

Question 1

Reconciliation

Answer 1

An act of reconciling or agreeing to a truce

Question 2

Historically, the relationship between Christian churches and Australia’s Indigenous peoples was …

Answer 2

Negative

Question 3

During the … process, the Church administered … despite assurances it was ‘.. … … …’ of Indigenous peoples.

Answer 3

Colonisation
Damage
‘In the best interests’

Question 4

In recent times, the Church’s …-… and commitment to social … issues motivated ….

Answer 4

Self-reflection
Justice
Atonement

Question 5

From the mid-19..s onwards, churches made official statements of …, … and … for ….

Answer 5

1990s
Apology
Sorrow
Regret
Injustices

Question 6

What occurred on the 27 May, 2000, and where?

Answer 6

• Sydney Opera House
• Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation presented national document of Reconciliation
• Over 250,000 people walked across the Harbour Bridge

Question 7

When was Reconciliation Australia established?

Answer 7

2001

Question 8

Aim of Reconciliation Australia

Answer 8

Promote reconciliation by building relationship, respect and trust between Indigenous peoples and the wider Australian community.

Question 9

When was Kevin Rudd’s ‘sorry speech’, and what did it achieve?

Answer 9

• Feb 13 2008
• Apologised for hurt & damage caused
• Hope to strengthen relationship

Question 10

Reconciliation week

Answer 10

27 May –> 3 June annually
- 27 May = Anniversary of 1967 referendum
- 3 June = Anniversary of 1992 Mabo Decision