Welcome to the livestream portal for the Raising Our Tribal Voice Conference.
Open the blocks below for each day of the conference to reveal the livestream sessions.
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Monday 5 February
9:00-10:35AM | Opening Session
In this session:
Introduction and Welcome to Country
Des Rogers
Welcome to Country
Julie Coombes – Wurundjeri Nation
Welcome by the University of Divinity
Professor Gabrielle McMullen AM – Deputy Chancellor
Professor Peter Sherlock – Vice-Chancellor
MC Introduction of Opening Keynote
Sandra King OAM
Opening Plenary Address
Professor Dr Anne Pattel-Gray
Australia’s Redemption: Is Founded on a First Nations Theology of Restorative Justice
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10:40-11:15AM | Morning Tea break
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11:20AM-12:40PM | Keynotes
In this session:
MC Introduction of Keynote
Des Rogers
Plenary Address
Dr Josephine Bourne
Insights into Torres Strait Islander Theological Perspectives
MC Introduction of Keynote
Des Rogers
Plenary Address
Professor Stan Grant
Yindyamarra: The Love of the Afflicted
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12:40-1:40PM | Lunch break
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1:45-2:55PM | Panel Discussions
MC Introduction of Panel Session
Des Rogers
Moderator
Dr Josephine Bourne
Panel Speakers
Brooke Prentis
Dreaming at Australia’s Tipping Point: Truth, Justice, Love and Hope
Nathan Tyson
Thou Shalt Not Steal: Addressing past injustice through the theological principles of Reparation and Reconciliation
Elverina Johnson
Aboriginal Christianity in Yarrabah
An internet outage impacted the livestream coverage during session 3.
Please see the part-two recording above for the missed content.
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Deep Listening Workshop
This session will be uploaded and available after the conference ends (not available live).
Tuesday 6 February
9:00-10:00AM | Spiritual Reflection and Keynote
In this session:
MC Introduction to Spiritual Reflection
Des Rogers
Spiritual Reflection
Sherry Balcombe
Inner Deep Listening and Quiet Still Awareness
MC Introduction of Opening Keynote
Rev Canon Dr Garry Deverell
Plenary Session
Rev Aunty Janet Turpie-Johnstone
The Ongoing Colonial Invasions
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10:05-10:35AM | Morning Tea break
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10:40AM-12:25PM | Keynotes
In this session:
MC Introduction of Keynote
Naomi Wolfe
Plenary Session
Rev Dr Katalina Tahaafe-Williams
Conspiracies of Hope
MC Introduction of Keynote
Des Rogers
Plenary Session
Moderator: Ravina Waldren
Panel Speakers
Mikenzie Ling
Is Land My Mother? An Australian Aboriginal Christian Theology of Custodianship and Connection to Country
Sean Weetra
Kungan Winamaldi yanun Ruwungai (Listen to the Creator speaking in the Land)
Lilliani Tahaafe-Williams
Indigenous Spirituality as a Revolutionary Liberatory Tool
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12:30-1:35PM | Lunch break
Listen to the presentation from Rev Dr Denise Champion which will be available for attendees to watch during this lunch break.
Rev Dr Denise Champion
Creator, Mother Earth, and Our Place in Her Family
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1:35-3:10PM | Recognition Ceremony and Keynote
MC Introduction of Recognition Ceremony
Professor Dr Anne Pattel-Gray
Award of Doctor of Divinity (honoris casua) to Aunty Jean Phillips
Presenters:
Head of the School of Indigenous | Professor Dr Anne Pattel-Gray
Deputy Chancellor | Professor Gabrielle McMullen AM
Response: Aunty Jean Phillips
Recognition of Service
Recognition of Rev Aunty Janet Turpie-Johnstone’s Service
Presenter: Rev Canon Dr Garry Deverell
Response: Rev Aunty Janet Turpie-Johnstone
Recognition of Profossor Peter Sherlock’s Service
Presenter: Professor Dr Anne Pattel-Gray
Response: Professor Peter Sherlock
MC Introduction of Keynote
Des Rogers
Plenary Session
Rev Professor Dr Upolu Luma Vaai
Pasifika Theologies & Indigenous Philosophies: Changing the Story for a ‘Whole of Life’ Theological Revolution
Wednesday 7 February
9:00-10:40AM | Spiritual Reflection and Keynotes
In this session:
MC Introduction to Spiritual Reflection
Des Rogers
Spiritual Reflection
Sherry Balcombe
Inner Deep Listening and Quiet Still Awareness
MC Introduction of Keynote
Rev Aunty Janet Turpie-Johnstone
Plenary Session
Rev Canon Dr Garry Deverell
Christ as Country: Changing the Frame for Christology in Gondwana
MC Introduction of Keynote
Rev Canon Dr Garry Deverell
Plenary Session
Rev Canon Associate Professor Glenn Loughrey
James, Rhetta & Jimmy – An Unholy Trinity
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10:45-11:15AM | Morning Tea break
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11:20-11:55AM | Keynote
In this session:
MC Introduction of Keynote
Rev Canon Dr Garry Deverell
Plenary Address
John Lochowiak
Evolving Role of the Australian Catholic Churches in the Inculturation of the Liturgy
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12:00-1:00PM | Lunch break
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1:05-2:50PM | Panel Session
MC Introduction of Panel Session
Des Rogers
Moderator
Bianca Manning
Panel Speakers
Neil Pattel
The Overrepresentation of Indigenous Youth in the Criminal Justice Systems
Rev Hohaia Matthews
A Tribal Voice through Pakiwaitara (Story)
Pastor Geoffrey Stokes
Mamma God and Tjukurpa – God and the Dreamtime
MC Introduction of Keynote
Rev Canon Dr Garry Deverell
Plenary Address
Naomi Wolfe
Rebuilding theological houses for better hospitality
Thursday 8 February
9:00-10:30AM | Spiritual Reflection and Keynotes
In this session:
Spiritual Reflection
Sherry Balcombe
Inner Deep Listening and Quiet Still Awareness
MC Introduction of Keynote
Rev Associate Professor Glenn Loughrey
Plenary Session
The Venerable Dr Lyndon Drake
Theological Facets of He Poi, an Indigenous Chant
MC Introduction of Church Leaders
Professor Peter Sherlock – Vice-Chancellor
Church Leaders Respond to the Voice of Indigenous Theologians
Lt Colonel Major Greg Morgan
Secretary for Mission of The Salvation Army
Rev John Gilmore
President of National Council of Churches in Australia
Rev Sharon Hollis
President of the Uniting Church in Australia
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10:35-11:05AM | Morning Tea break
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11:10AM-12:10PM | Church Leaders Respond
In this session:
Church Leaders Respond to the Voice of Indigenous Theologians (continued)
The Right Reverend Dr Keith Joseph
Bishop of Far North Queensland in the Anglican Church of Australia
The Most Reverend Charles Gauci
Bishop of Darwin of the Roman Catholic Church
Rob Nyhuis
Churches of Christ
Jane Hope
The Religious Society of Friends
Professor Gabrielle McMullen AM
Deputy Chancellor of University of Divinity
Rev Dr Peter Cruchley
Director of Council of World Mission and Evangelism of the World Council of Churches
Reflection of Responses
Professor Stan Grant
Professor Dr Anne Pattel-Gray
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12:15-1:25PM | Lunch break
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1:30-3:15PM | Discussion Groups Report
MC Introduction and Moderator of Discussion Groups Report
Professor Peter Sherlock
Discussion Groups Report
- Truth
- Reparations
- Treaty
- Justice
- Reconciliation
Inner Deep Delegate Response
Professor Stan Grant
Invitation to the Pledge to Support Australian First Nations Peoples
Professor Dr Anne Pattel-Gray
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3:20-3:50PM | Afternoon Tea
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3:55-4:30PM | Closing
Closing Worship
Rev Canon Dr Garry Deverell
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