This is, in part, why I have problems with reconciliation, apart from it
being a process in the christian church that therefore has such a clear
theologically colonist and imperialist basis. This when Chika Dixon so
clearly put it - Re-Conned-Silly-Nation.
The authors critique past practice using a term like "part-Aboriginal" and
"race." Which part is not Aboriginal? Who is not of the human race?
This, when the text subject to critique uses such equally abhorrent terms
as "half-caste."
But the case brought to light hundreds of documents which confirm that
removal of part-Aboriginal children, on the basis of their race alone,
was Government policy in the Northern Territory at least until the early
1950s. F H Moy, Director of Native Affairs, wrote in 1950: 'It is the
policy of this Branch to remove the children from their native mothers as
soon after birth as is reasonably possible. However, this is not always
possible. Half-caste births are sometimes not known for some years
(especially if) the mother takes the child 'bush'.'
Rev Dr John Brown, Co-chair; Ms Audrey Kinnear, Co-chair
National Sorry Day Committee 12 October 2000
Tel 02 6281 0940 or 02 6232 4554
Oh dear, the education process continues, even of Reverend Doctors....
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