INDIGENOUS Cultural Safety & Indigenous Training

Cultural Safety & Indigenous Training

Biyang Yukukl, meaning Father God’s Heart, was founded by Pastor Will Dumas over thirty years ago, with a vision to change Indigenous lives and make a real impact as the Church socially and politically.

Today the Biyang Yukukl enterprise is making huge waves and creating long term partnerships with Christian, Indigenous and non-Indigenous organisations who want to be a part of this movement towards everlasting impact within First Nation communities. Biyang Yukul was established to provide church specific workshops and consultation and provide an extra layer of support to bible colleges whilst providing facts and insights into our history, which God gave First Nation people in Australia. The family partnership has established content that is effective for all people, and can specifically target the heart of the Church, to better understand Indigenous people, our political and social battles and cultural practices. Sinead Dumas, daughter-in-law of Will & Sandra, has a Master of International Relations and an independent consulting business. Biyang Yukukl enables her to join her love for her people, profession and faith into one. Since May 2020, there has been a huge outcry to seek justice for Black and First Nation people across the globe. Australia has seen its own uptake of protests, with thousands marching to bring awareness of Indigenous deaths in police custody. “We feel it is our duty as Christian First Nation people to make headway during these very confronting times,” said Sinead. “Since then, we have seen a shift in the need for churches to be more culturally safe for their Indigenous members and staff. Many denominations and churches have approached Biyang Yukul to provide Cultural Safety Workshops, to be a part of the solution and bringing hope to our communities.” Biyang Yukul has seen a positive intake of churches seeking cultural safety & awareness training which include Church of Christ, Australian Hillsong Church, non-denominational schools and Pentecostal Churches. Seeing multiple denominations come on board has proven the cultural shift already taking place to identify the much-needed education required across the board.

Biyang Yukul Workshops A selection of five Workshops ranging from 4–6 hours long can be tailored to suit the needs of your church or organisation. The Workshop topics include: 1. Leadership Training (our most content heavy workshop) 2. The Bible and First Nation People 3. Understanding Cultural Practice, Social Justice & Aboriginal History 4. Culture and the Church 5. Indigenous Communication 6. Tailored Indigenous Consultation (which can include hybrid workshops).

To find out more about Biyang Yukul, visit the website or email biyangyukul@gmail.com

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