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First female Indigenous Archdeacon

Biripa woman Karen Kime becomes first female Aboriginal Archdeacon in the Anglican Church in Australia.
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Respectful relationships key to reconciliation

The House of Representatives pass three bills to replace the Northern Territory Emergency Response Act 2007.
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Constitutional Recognition Report presented in USA

Leah Armstrong presents report recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Constitution.
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Support welcomed for constitutional recognition

The Prime Minister’s announcement regarding commitment to constitutional recognition welcomed by Indigenous leaders.
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Joint statement on Constitutional Recognition

Reconciliation Network pen open letter for anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations.
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Nominations open for Indigenous Governance Awards

Winners to be announced during special event in Melbourne where prize money and mentoring packages will be awarded.
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Paul House with gum leaves and smoke
Paul Girrawah House

Paul Girrawah House has multiple First Nation ancestries from the South-East Canberra region, including the Ngambri-Ngurmal (Walgalu), Pajong (Gundungurra), Wallabollooa (Ngunnawal) and Erambie/Brungle (Wiradyuri) family groups.

Paul acknowledges his diverse First Nation history, he particularly identifies as a descendant of Onyong aka Jindoomang from Weereewaa (Lake George) and Henry ‘Black Harry’ Williams from Namadgi who were both multilingual, essentially Walgalu-Ngunnawal-Wiradjuri speaking warriors and Ngunnawal–Wallaballooa man William Lane aka ‘Billy the Bull’ - Murrjinille.

Paul was born at the old Canberra hospital in the centre of his ancestral country and strongly acknowledges his First Nation matriarch ancestors, in particular his mother Dr Aunty Matilda House-Williams and grandmother, Ms Pearl Simpson-Wedge.

Paul completed a Bachelor of Community Management from Macquarie University, and Graduate Certificate in Wiradjuri Language, Culture and Heritage and Management from CSU.

Paul provided the Welcome to Country for the 47th Opening of Federal Parliament in 2022. Paul is Board Director, Ngambri Local Aboriginal Land Council, Member Indigenous Reference Group, National Museum of Australia and Australian Government Voice Referendum Engagement Group.  

Paul works on country with the ANU, First Nations Portfolio as a Senior Community Engagement Officer

Acknowledgement of Country

Reconciliation Australia acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing  connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website contains images or names of people who have passed away.

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