NIECA

10/07/2026

The Holders of Our Knowledge and Keepers of Our Stories Symposium 2026 in Adelaide was a wonderful and full two days of insights from Australian and international leading Indigenous theologians and forward thinkers.

07/07/2026

Very excited for the commencement of the Holders of Our Knowledge and Keepers of Our Stories Symposium at Pilgrim Uniting Church, Adelaide.

Thank you John Lochowiak for your inspiring Acknowledgment of Country and Smoking Ceremony!

05/07/2026

The two-day Holders of Our Knowledge and Keepers of Our Stories Symposium starts tomorrow and brings together leading Indigenous scholars, theologians, cultural knowledge holders and community leaders for two days of deep conversation, cultural exchange and spiritual reflection in Adelaide a Tuesday 7th to Wednesday 8th July 2026. Tickets still available!

05/07/2026

The two-day Holders of Our Knowledge and Keepers of Our Stories Symposium will bring together leading Indigenous scholars, theologians, cultural knowledge holders and community leaders for two days of deep conversation, cultural exchange and spiritual reflection in Adelaide and starts this Tuesday 7th July 2026. Tickets still available!
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27/06/2026

The Holders of Our Knowledge and Keepers of Our Stories Symposium will bring together leading Indigenous scholars, theologians, cultural knowledge holders and community leaders for two days of deep conversation, cultural exchange and spiritual reflection in Adelaide from 7–8 July 2026.

ONLY ONE WEEK TO SECURE YOUR TICKETS!

24/06/2026

With Gratitude to Our 2026 Symposium Sponsors, supporting our event next month. Grab your tickets today!

The Holders of Our Knowledge and Keepers of Our Stories Symposium is made possible through the generous support of our partners:
• Pilgrim Uniting Church — Venue sponsor
• FTEAP — Travel and accommodation sponsor for our international speakers
• Sisters of Our Lady of Sion (Notre Dame de Sion) — Operational and facilitation sponsor
Their commitment to community, justice and intercultural dialogue enables us to bring together Indigenous leaders, theologians and knowledge holders from across Australia and the world.
We thank them for their partnership and generosity.

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23/06/2026

The Holders of Our Knowledge and Keepers of Our Stories Symposium will bring together leading Indigenous scholars, theologians, cultural knowledge holders and community leaders for two days of deep conversation, cultural exchange and spiritual reflection in Adelaide from 7–8 July 2026.

Speaker Spotlight: Dr Chang Hua Lin
Dr Lin will present a historical analysis of how Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples have named God over 400 years of church history. He explores two naming paradigms — using Western terms like Deus and using the tribal highest deity’s name — each carrying significant theological implications . A fascinating session for those interested in contextual theology.

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Join us in person to celebrate Indigenous Knowledges as a living culture with Australian and international Indigenous speakers.

18/06/2026

The Holders of Our Knowledge and Keepers of Our Stories Symposium will bring together leading Indigenous scholars, theologians, cultural knowledge holders and community leaders for two days of deep conversation, cultural exchange and spiritual reflection in Adelaide from 7–8 July 2026.
Meet Assoc Prof Fanang Lum Lahpai, who will share how creation stories — both biblical and ancestral — shape the lives and identities of Kachin Christians in Myanmar. Her session brings together story, culture and faith in a beautiful and insightful way.
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16/06/2026

The Holders of Our Knowledge and Keepers of Our Stories Symposium will bring together leading Indigenous scholars, theologians, cultural knowledge holders and community leaders for two days of deep conversation, cultural exchange and spiritual reflection in Adelaide from 7–8 July 2026.
This week we highlight Naomi Wolfe, who will share a powerful session on how Country itself teaches, guides and shapes theology. Her work recentres Indigenous wisdom and offers a fresh, grounded way of understanding faith and community.
Don’t miss her presentation.
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14/06/2026

The Holders of Our Knowledge and Keepers of Our Stories Symposium will bring together leading Indigenous scholars, theologians, cultural knowledge holders and community leaders for two days of deep conversation, cultural exchange and spiritual reflection in Adelaide from 7–8 July 2026.
We’re excited to feature Rev Canon Dr Garry Deverell, who will speak about what it means to have meaningful theological conversations on Country. His session invites us to listen deeply, speak truthfully and honour the stories of the land and its people.
Join us in July for this powerful reflection.
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