Fiona McGill, Chair of Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Group Inc (SCRGI) addressed members who were able to attend at St Anthony’s Parish Centre on Tuesday evening, 18 June. A copy of her presentation slides in PDF is linked below together with a copy of the SCRGI newsletter.
In discussion after Fiona’s presentation group members offered these comments:
- Reconciliation is a journey
- Already made a good start
- Importance of ‘Now More than Ever’ in light of referendum
- Listen, be quiet
- Share what we know
- Help young people
- Efforts over time are important
- Find a friendly Councillor
- Building relationships – within group and beyond
- Acknowledging past is very important; build to a better future
- Solidarity important; do inspiring things
- Take small steps; build efforts over time
- ‘Find your Country’ map exercise
- Importance of ‘Shared History’ seminars
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