NIECA

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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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.
This week we highlight Rev Prof Dr Hukato N. Shohe, who will speak about Küthsükime — a Sumi understanding of deep relationality with God, creation and each other. A truly inspiring session.
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08/06/2026

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 Prof Dr Nasili Vaka’uta, who will share beautiful insights into Pacific storytelling and knowledge traditions. His session explores how stories connect people, land, sea and spirit.
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08/06/2026

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

04/06/2026

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’re celebrating Professor Dr Anne Pattel Gray, who will share powerful reflections on Aboriginal matriarchs and the stories they carried. Her session will honour the women who kept culture alive through generations. Don’t miss her keynote in July.
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04/06/2026

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 welcome John Lochowiak, who will open our symposium with a powerful and heartfelt Welcome to Country. John is connected to many language groups across Australia and brings both cultural strength and deep faith to his work.
Join us in July to experience this meaningful opening.
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01/06/2026

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31/05/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion, who are supporting the planning and operations of our 2026 Symposium in Adelaide 7-8 July at the Pilgrim Uniting Church Adelaide. Their commitment to justice and dialogue makes them a wonderful partner for this event.

We’re grateful for their generosity and care.
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Join us in person to celebrate Indigenous Knowledges as a living culture with Australian and international Indigenous speakers.