National Sorry Day: An important part of healing
Charles Passi, a Dauareb tribesman shares his thoughts on the importance of National Sorry Day
Home / Search
Charles Passi, a Dauareb tribesman shares his thoughts on the importance of National Sorry Day
South Australian Constitution passed by the South Australia Parliament officially acknowledges Aboriginal people.
This 2012 edition is the third Barometer, following the initial two studies in 2008 and 2010. The Barometer provides a unique insight into the characteristics that make up our national self-image and goes further to examine how the overall national image compares with the image of Indigenous Australia.
Reverend Tim Costello and Archdeacon Karen Kime call on the church to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Anita Heiss explains why the reconciliation movement is an example of the importance of symbolic gestures.
NSW Young Australian of the Year Merindah Donnelly explains what reconciliation really means for herself.
Reconciliation Network pen open letter for anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations.
This edition of Reconciliation News reflects on National Reconciliation Week 2011 and the various events around the country which celebrated the occasion.
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 may contain images or names of people who have since passed away.
Accessibility | Privacy Policy | © Copyright All Rights Reserved 2024
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
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.