Sydney,Australia - November 22,2015: Indigenous dancers strike a pose during the Homeground festival - a major annual celebration of aboriginal culture..jpg

Acknowledgement of Country

The Edmund Rice Oceania Province acknowledges the first nations people as the traditional custodians of the lands where we are located and recognise that these lands have extensive significance in term of relationship for them. These lands continue to be sacred to all.

We acknowledge the wrongs done to first nations peoples by newcomers to these lands; that the land was never given away and we seek to be partners with them in righting the wrongs and in living together in peace and harmony with all life.

We acknowledge the voices of all peoples of Oceania and Earth as the Voice from the Heart and listen respectfully so as to learn from them.

 

Painting by First Nations Artist, David Riley

The Christian Brothers Oceania Province are committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children and young people.