News and events News Two-way learning in action! Nungalinya has also always been a strong supporter of ‘Bothways’ or ‘two-way’ learning: that Indigenous Christians have much to teach mainstream Australia about land, language, kinship and faith. The ‘Nungalinya Indigenous Cultural Experience’ (NICE) program is the latest expression of this cross-cultural vision and has been steadily growing over the last few years. In September a ‘Year 13’ group from Sydney Missionary and Bible College (SMBC) visited and had a wonderful time. Here are some of their reflections: "We are thankful for being invited to be part of college life for a few days and being able to participate in chapel and the graduation.” “It was good to learn about kinship and moiety from an Indigenous person – I had never heard about these before.” “Indigenous culture is much more complex that I had imagined. I can now understand how and why culture breaks down so quickly.” “It was great to understand the kinship system a bit more and how everyone fits in.” “My attitudes and preconceived ideas were challenged in a really good way.” “I learned that indigenous people express their faith in equally different and valid ways.” “Being able to create art myself was a really cool way to experience the culture here.” “I loved seeing how much the college emphasises Jesus’ love for all people.” “Beautiful seeing different expressions of faith and the love for Jesus so clearly displayed” “I left with lots of questions and a desire to learn more.” “I learnt it is vital to approach people with interest and not with judgment, to come with a humble attitude and continually examine my own personal state and culture.” “I feel better prepared to engage in the cross-cultural mission trip.” “I learnt that relationships are really important for Aboriginal people.” “I learned more about Indigenous culture in these 3 sessions than I had in my whole life combined.”