Flinders University acknowledges as a nation we are at a watershed moment with the call for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament, to be enshrined in the Australian constitution.
Emanating from The Uluru Statement, a Voice to Parliament is one of three key aspirational elements of reforms intended to represent a unified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
As an institution of higher learning and scholarship we recognise we have a pivotal role in leading fearless conversations on the principle for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice within the Commonwealth Parliament of Australia, through a national referendum.
We are committed to freedom of speech grounded in the Flinders University values of Integrity and Courage. With this intent we acknowledge that there will be differing opinions, and therefore support dynamic and full spirited perspectives within a respectful and safe environment.
The call for a Voice to Parliament is also an opportunity to enhance cultural learning and further support the vision of the University’s inaugural Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, ‘in building understanding and acceptance of our shared histories, as we work towards a shared future’. The University envisions that this historic call is an opportunity for allyship and self-learning.
Flinders University as part of its role as a civic institution will actively facilitate debate through an education and raising awareness program.
16 Sept
Darwin Campus,
Around the Campfire | Voice to Parliament, Elders and Senior Leaders community panel
To hear Elders and Senior Community Leaders perspectives on the Voice to Parliament. Hosted by NT Elders on Campus, Dr Aunty Pat Miller (Arrernte) and Dr Uncle Richard Fejo (Larrakia) and facilitated by Associate Professor Kalinda Griffiths, Director Poche SA+NT and Professor Simone Tur with Elders and Senior Leaders from Nhulunbuy, Katherine, and Alice Springs.
16 Oct
Come Together Event, post referendum
Kaurna storytelling circle Bedford Park Campus.
05 Jul
FUSA and The Voice
Led by FUSA President and First Nations Student Representative.
To educate and encourage respectful debate on the proposed national referendum for a Voice to Parliament, with the aim to broaden awareness and understanding of this important matter. Kaurna storytelling circle Bedford Park Campus.
04 Oct
Bedford Park Campus, Yarning Circle
Warida Wholistic Wellness.
RMIT ABC Fact Check determines the accuracy of claims by politicians, public figures, advocacy groups and institutions engaged in the public debate.
It is a partnership between RMIT University and the ABC combining academic excellence and the best of Australian journalism to inform the public through an independent non-partisan voice.
Flinders University acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which its campuses are located, these are the Traditional Lands of the Arrernte, Dagoman, First Nations of the South East, First Peoples of the River Murray & Mallee region, Jawoyn, Kaurna, Larrakia, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri, Warumungu, Wardaman and Yolngu people. We honour their Elders and Custodians past, present and emerging.
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