Examples Of Reconciliation In Australia

“Reconciliation is about unity and respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and non-Indigenous Australians. It is about respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and valuing justice and equity for all Australians.” (Australian Government, 2015). Concerned with the healing of the cultural divisions created since 1788, reconciliation is a movement which emphasizes a greater sense of acceptance and understanding. It is supported by a variety of different religious traditions throughout Australia. This inclusive but not limited to Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Buddhism which actively acknowledge the injustices, emphasising the need for acceptance. This is being achieved trough the growing respect of the aboriginal spiritualties as being a detrimental part of their culture. This is evident in the 2008
This resulted in the inspiration years later for NAIDOC Week and National Sorry Day (catholic leader, 2006). Judaism adherents have also supported reconciliation. This is evident whereby they hold a week of pray every year and more important major support for the Wik decision and opposed the 10 point plan from the Union for Progressive Judaism. Not only this however, the federation of Islamic councils and Buddhists Peace Fellowship has also, and still do show immense support towards movement towards reconciliation by supporting fight for rights. All of these initiatives by religious traditions, which promoted the reconciliation movement, led to 13th February 2008 where Kevin Rudd the Australian Prime Minister apologised to the Aboriginals saying sorry and, allowing a long time coming request for forgiveness on the behalf of our ancestors taking responsibility for times gone by. Thus reinforcing and proving to be the major turning point in concerns with reconciliation in