The Uluru Statement from the Heart Information Session
On 15 May 2023, The Centre for Law and Social Justice hosted an information session on the Uluru Statement from the Heart. This session explored the background and context to Constitutional recognition, the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and the Voice to Parliament. The session was led by Kishaya Delaney, a proud Wiradjuri woman who graduated from Newcastle Law School in 2020. Kishaya is a Solicitor in the Pro Bono team at Herbert Smith Freehills and previously worked as a Project Officer for Towards Truth, leading a team of researchers to develop a legislation and policy mapping database, to support truth-telling under the third reform of the Uluru Statement of the Heart. As a member of the Uluru Statement Youth Dialogue, Kishaya regularly delivers presentations and facilitates sessions about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and Voice to Parliament.
This session addresses the following frequently asked questions :
* What is a First Nations Voice to Parliament?
* What is the Uluru Statement from the Heart?
* How will a voice to Parliament help First Nations and Communities?
For more information visit: https://ulurustatement.org/
The Uluru Statement from the Heart: Information Session
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.