Cultural heritage is more than just a collection of physical objects in a museum. It is the living memory of Country, passed down through generations of First Nations peoples. It encompasses both tangible and intangible elements.
Allies for Cultural Heritage Read More »
This year we have consolidated our reputation as a good ally to First Nations people on the Sunshine Coast by strengthening our relationships with local First Nations people in various ways and with various outcomes.
SCRGI Chair’s 2024 Report Read More »
Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry Chairperson, Joshua Creamer, has acknowledged formal communication received from the new Queensland Government of its intention to cease the Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry and repeal the Path to Treaty Act 2023 (the Act).
Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry: Confronting Our Past, Honoring Indigenous Resilience Read More »
Researched and written by historian Ray Kerkhove, PhD, updated July 2024. This work is a preliminary summary of places associated with conflicts involving wounding or deaths
of the invaded and the invaders during the Frontier Wars in the region now known as the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Shires.
Published by the Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Group Incorporated (SCRGI)
Frontier War Sites of the Sunshine Coast / Noosa Region Read More »
Being a genuine ally is not about charity or generosity – it’s about being aware of inequality and racism, calling it out, and standing shoulder to shoulder with those who are affected.
As Summer May Finlay, a Yorta Yorta woman, academic, writer and a public health consultant, says:
“We need good allies. We are only three per cent of the Australian population. We can’t raise the profile of issues affecting us without our allies.”
Being a Genuine Ally to First Nations Peoples Read More »
June 17, 2024: A Federal Court Judge has recognised the Kabi Kabi people as the native title holders over the Sunshine Coast. The order applies to 365,345 hectares of land and water spanning Gympie, Noosa, Maroochydore, Caloundra, Bribie Island and Mudjimba Island. It is our responsibility to counter claims that imply Native Title is unfair
Kabi Kabi People Recognised as Native Title Holders Over the Sunshine Coast. Read More »
Dr Ray Kerkhove researched Sunshine Coast First Nations place names and their meaning to produce a map and list that reflect historical records and archival sources. Note: the map will be continuously updated based on further consultation with Kabi Kabi and Jinibara traditional custodians. There are variations to the English spelling as words are based
First Nations Place Names on the Sunshine Coast Read More »
We the First Nations Advisory Group (FNAG) to the Queensland Police Service (QPS) in good faith make this public statement to inform our communities that we have been advised by the QPS that we cease to exist as of 29th February 2024. We actively sort to collaboratively make this announcement however have been met with
First Nations Advisory Group to the QPS Read More »
Events and Milestones This year, as well as our usual events, the SCRGI events and projects included: Sunshine Coast Yes Campaign The SCRGI committee organised and managed the Sunshine Coast for Yes and Fairfax for Yes Voice to Parliament referendum campaign. We began that work in 2022 with a stall and ‘truth-telling theatrette’ at the
Reflecting on this year’s work Read More »
Read the proposals for an Indigenous Voice that would provide a way for Indigenous Australians to provide advice and input on matters that are important to improve their lives.
Acknowledgement and Content Advice
The Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Group Incorporated acknowledges and pays respect to Queensland’s past, present and future Traditional Owners and Elders and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website contains images or names of people who have passed away.
