Welcome to ATSIM
ATSIM has moved from the EXPO Hall to their very own rather large personal tent. Just before the Lower Volleyball and Basketball courts. Be sure to check them out at their new location.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ministry (ATSIM) is dedicated to sharing the Gospel with First Nations peoples and communities while embracing and respecting their rich cultural heritage. ATSIM recognises the deep connection Indigenous peoples have with the land, their elders, and the sacred role of community, family, and storytelling in shaping their worldview. The ministry’s approach is holistic, honoring these values while introducing the transformative love of Jesus.
ATSIM has created numerous resources to help church members, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to effectively communicate the message of Christ in a way that resonates with First Nations people. You can explore these resources and learn more by visiting the ATSIM Tent.
Some inspiring statistics highlight the growth and impact of this ministry: although First Nations people represent only 3% of Australia’s population, they account for 6% of the Adventist church membership—a powerful testament to the work ATSIM is doing within Indigenous communities. ATSIM also trains non-Indigenous members to share the message of salvation in a culturally respectful manner, bridging the gap between worldviews.
However, there’s a sobering reality we must confront. While First Nations people make up just 3% of the population, they represent nearly 50% of those incarcerated in Australia’s prisons. This over-representation reflects a painful history of colonisation, social marginalisation, and generational trauma that has left lasting scars on Indigenous communities. But just as many First Nations cultures view healing and reconciliation as essential to restoring balance, we are called to share the healing message of God’s grace and redemption.
We’ve all been touched by temptation and sin, yet through God’s abundant grace, our lives have been transformed. ATSIM calls on everyone who has experienced God’s grace and unconditional love to join in sharing the Gospel message of deliverance with Indigenous communities, offering a message of hope, restoration, and freedom.
Let Big Camp 2024 be the year that you answer the call—to help reduce the Indigenous incarceration rate and bring healing to our brothers and sisters through the message of Jesus’ soon return.
Visit the ATSIM Tent to learn more about this vital, trailblazing First Nations ministry.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ministry (ATSIM) is dedicated to sharing the Gospel with First Nations peoples and communities while embracing and respecting their rich cultural heritage. ATSIM recognises the deep connection Indigenous peoples have with the land, their elders, and the sacred role of community, family, and storytelling in shaping their worldview. The ministry’s approach is holistic, honoring these values while introducing the transformative love of Jesus.
ATSIM has created numerous resources to help church members, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to effectively communicate the message of Christ in a way that resonates with First Nations people. You can explore these resources and learn more by visiting the ATSIM Tent.
Some inspiring statistics highlight the growth and impact of this ministry: although First Nations people represent only 3% of Australia’s population, they account for 6% of the Adventist church membership—a powerful testament to the work ATSIM is doing within Indigenous communities. ATSIM also trains non-Indigenous members to share the message of salvation in a culturally respectful manner, bridging the gap between worldviews.
However, there’s a sobering reality we must confront. While First Nations people make up just 3% of the population, they represent nearly 50% of those incarcerated in Australia’s prisons. This over-representation reflects a painful history of colonisation, social marginalisation, and generational trauma that has left lasting scars on Indigenous communities. But just as many First Nations cultures view healing and reconciliation as essential to restoring balance, we are called to share the healing message of God’s grace and redemption.
We’ve all been touched by temptation and sin, yet through God’s abundant grace, our lives have been transformed. ATSIM calls on everyone who has experienced God’s grace and unconditional love to join in sharing the Gospel message of deliverance with Indigenous communities, offering a message of hope, restoration, and freedom.
Let Big Camp 2024 be the year that you answer the call—to help reduce the Indigenous incarceration rate and bring healing to our brothers and sisters through the message of Jesus’ soon return.
Visit the ATSIM Tent to learn more about this vital, trailblazing First Nations ministry.
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Men’s Haircuts:
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Women’s Haircuts: (By a female hairdresser)
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BIG CAMP 2024
WEAVING AND YARNING SESSIONS
DATE: 15th & 16th Sep, 2024
TIME: 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Kuku Yalanji, Kabi Kabi, Gooreng Gooreng and South Sea Islander artist Ivy Minniecon anchors her artistic practice in a deep reverence
for her ancestral lands. Born in Lowmead, Queensland, and later drawn to her Mothers Country at Mossman, Ivy's journey is reflected in her research of the Kuku Yalanji weave. In 2022 Ivy completed a Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art and more recently in 2023 graduated with a Bachelor of Visual Art (Honours) through the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University – Southbank.
Ivy has recently relocated back to Mossman and is currently working as a Familiy and Domestic Violence Practitioner and Educator. She uses her knowledges to empower and strengthen the women that she works with on a day to day basis. Weaving has played a major part in Ivys healing journey and her desire to move back to Yalanji Country was also to learn more traditional cultural practices. Although Ivy does not teach the traditional weaves outside of her clan group, Ivy’s weaving practice extends to at least 6 different types and she will be sharing 2 of these during her time with you at Big Camp 2024.
for her ancestral lands. Born in Lowmead, Queensland, and later drawn to her Mothers Country at Mossman, Ivy's journey is reflected in her research of the Kuku Yalanji weave. In 2022 Ivy completed a Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art and more recently in 2023 graduated with a Bachelor of Visual Art (Honours) through the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University – Southbank.
Ivy has recently relocated back to Mossman and is currently working as a Familiy and Domestic Violence Practitioner and Educator. She uses her knowledges to empower and strengthen the women that she works with on a day to day basis. Weaving has played a major part in Ivys healing journey and her desire to move back to Yalanji Country was also to learn more traditional cultural practices. Although Ivy does not teach the traditional weaves outside of her clan group, Ivy’s weaving practice extends to at least 6 different types and she will be sharing 2 of these during her time with you at Big Camp 2024.
Understand Aborignal Art - It actually has powerful meanings
Mr Chris Cole is passionate about storytelling using Indigenous Art, come to the ATSIM Tent between 11 am to midday on Wednesday and Thursday to learn some basic Indigenous storytelling Art, limited boomerangs and stencils are available to paint a basic story using some ancient Indigenous generic language,
Remember when Paul stood on Mars hill? and then using his understanding of their culture, spoke to the people of Athens about the Unknown God? He used their culture to speak about the true God. Unless he somewhat understood their culture he couldn't do that. Come and learn about the deep significance of Aborignal Art and what they value Wednesday and Thursday 11:00pm to 12:00pm at the ATSIM tent.
Remember when Paul stood on Mars hill? and then using his understanding of their culture, spoke to the people of Athens about the Unknown God? He used their culture to speak about the true God. Unless he somewhat understood their culture he couldn't do that. Come and learn about the deep significance of Aborignal Art and what they value Wednesday and Thursday 11:00pm to 12:00pm at the ATSIM tent.
ATSIM DIRECTOR
ATSIM DIRECTOR
0418 441 173
The ATSIM TENT
