Reconciliation Week

From things to do this Reconciliation Week to a very curious cocktail experience, here's everything you can't miss this week in Canberra.

Is monarchy merely a feudal relic that should be abolished, or does the division between ceremonial and actual power act as a brake on authoritarian politicians? Unique pieces will be for sale and they will also have local handmade items for sale in the exhibition shop. There will also be musical performances, sausage sizzle, and much else ahead of a drawing for some grand prizes. Come join the Canberra Vietnamese school fundraiser to enjoy some traditional Vietnamese food and drink stalls, live performances and maybe catch magician in action! Everyone has a certain dance or fitness class they’ve always wanted to try—but sometimes the fear of commitment holds us back. It is also an opportunity for children to come and try activities they have never participated in before. Held on Friday 3 of June from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at Woden School, Deakin, various inclusive sports and recreation activities will be showcased by local clubs and community groups. When motels began springing up in the 1950s, they represented a new, stylish and sophisticated way to travel. And find out why these images are part of the National Archives’ collection. Join them for a theatrical, alternate reality experience that will take you down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass! In the event of cloudy or bad weather, stargazing will be cancelled, and warm clothing is highly recommended. “Herzlich willkommen” movie goers, film aficionados and anyone in Canberra who loves Kino with a German flavour!

North Kalgoorlie Primary School students embraced Reconciliation Week on Friday with a smoking ceremony and assembly to mark the beginning of the national ...

“The Mabo decision is important because that has enabled people like my family up in (Cosmo Newberry), we’ve got exclusive native title rights, that’s only able because of things like Mabo, so it’s definitely really important to myself and all Aboriginal people,” Mr Murray said. “She was stolen away from just past (Cosmo Newberry Aboriginal Community) when she was little kid and taken to the Laverton jail,” he said. The school’s Aboriginal and Islander education officer Gavin Murray said the ceremony was organised in collaboration with student councillors who shared the meaning of Reconciliation Week.

This year, National Reconciliation Week will take place from May 27 to June 3. Here are a list of events to attend across the country.

The class is free and will occur on May 31 from 3:30-5pm at Andy McNeill Room, Civic Centre. There will also be live music and a floral installation from Alchemy Orange florist and Yorta Yorta woman Shahn Stewart. The tone of National Reconciliation Week was set during the election acceptance speech of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, where he laid out his intentions to enact the Uluru Statement From the Heart. A sign of new beginnings and above all hope that real change is tangible and on the horizon. Be Brave. Make Change. At the heart of National Reconciliation Week this year is a resounding call to action. Plus, there will be a Q&A following each screening with conversations from community elders, filmmakers and other guest speakers. Find a non-exhaustive list of events celebrating National Reconciliation Week 2022 below.

Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill said this year's theme is 'Be Brave. Make Change'. “It's a challenge to all Australians — individuals, families, communities, ...

A variety of former National Resilience Week posters will also be on show at the Williamstown Library until Wednesday, June 22 and at the Altona Civic Centre until Thursday, June 30. Local singer-songwriter James Henry will perform some tunes at the Altona Civic Centre on Wednesday, June 1 from 1.30pm until 2pm. “It’s a challenge to all Australians — individuals, families, communities, organisations and government — to be brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can make change for the benefit of all Australians,” he said.

“Having spent a lot of time based in regional Australian towns, sometimes the behaviours and attitudes in the communities can be strongly held, on both sides of ...

This ties in perfectly with the theme, because it will take bravery to challenge these issues and bring about change – without some courage, strength and most importantly kindness, we will not be able to move forward together.” That is when we take real steps to reconcile the past injustices with future potential for all. Mum’s ancestors come from the lands and waters spanning Southwest Queensland’s Channel Country, with the Bulloo River at the very heart of that homeland.”

May 27, 2022 marked the start of National Reconciliation Week this year, but Australians around the nation are being urged to take action that will last ...

On May 27, 1967 Australia voted in a national referendum to decide if the Australian Government should have the power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and recognised them in the nation's Census. As described on the Reconciliation Week website, the week serves as a challenge for all Aussies to "Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians" in 2022. "National Reconciliation Week—27 May to 3 June—is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia," the website adds.

The University of Queensland is embracing National Reconciliation Week and its theme for 2022, 'Be Brave, Make Change.'

“We still have a way to go, but I am very proud of the steps we have taken so far to identify and break down barriers and enhance excellence with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to study, research or teach at UQ,” she said. “We are striving to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in everything we do, and build an inclusive community that works respectfully and collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, staff and communities,” Professor Terry said. “Education is a powerful tool and has a positive ripple effect – for the student, for the community and our society more broadly,” Professor Fredericks said.

Aboriginal peoples have been speaking up against tyranny and oppression in this country since the First Fleet arrived and colonial occupation began to impact ...

It is time for the Uniting Church to be the Uniting Church. I need our Church to continue to be brave, and to make more substantive change. It is also a testament to the resilience and courage of those who continue to stand up for the rights of Aboriginal peoples – those who respectfully demand recognition of unceded sovereignty, who seek a sovereign and self-determined place in this country, and who seek justice for the multitude of wrongs that Aboriginal peoples have endured, and continue to endure. Have our statements as a Church actually made a difference in the lives of the most disadvantaged in this country? It is important to acknowledge today that some positive steps have been made by the Uniting Church in Australia, particularly in statements of truth telling and commitment. We have survived, and continue to raise our voices for justice, and this is a testament to the bravery of those who came before us and who paved the way – often at great personal cost.

The 12th Annual Reconciliation Bridge Walk organised by Armidale Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR) was attended by around 350 people who ...

This is how you can continue to access our trusted content: This decision paved the way for Native Title. National Reconciliation Week (May 27 to June 3) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to see how we can all take action towards achieving reconciliation in Australia. "National Reconciliation Week 2022 followed a weekend marked by a change of government and a new Parliament presenting an opportunity for brave action with a commitment to implementing the Uluru Statement from the Heart," .Ms Mundine said, The Bridge Walk has become a popular outing for the Armidale community and members of Armidale ANTaR, the local reconciliation group, part of an independent, national network of organisations and individuals working in support of Justice, Rights and Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 2022 theme for National Reconciliation Week , Be Brave. Make Change. asks all Australians to be brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation.

Assumption College students netballer Holly Gray, footballers Jedd Longmire and basketballer Madison Tinetti proudly wear their Indigenous guernseys designed ...

“This artwork will be a visual reminder to all visitors that reconciliation is everybody’s business any time of the year. “Our players were unable to show their support in 2021 as COVID restrictions halted play of sport. “Embracing and celebrating cultural diversity in our school is important.

Students and groups around the Fleurieu Peninsula are pausing to reflect on history this Reconciliation Week. This year's theme, "Be Brave. Make Change.

And dreamtime videos will play on a loop in the library meeting room. The City of Victor Harbor has also encouraged residents to reflect this week and have planned a number of free events to educate and help the community understand the importance of recognising an often forgotten part of Australian history. "The inter-generational trauma that came from that and the mistreatment of our people, and acknowledging it is acknowledging 'yes it did happen', but it is also acknowledging where things went wrong." On the first day of Reconciliation Week children from the Port Elliot Kindergarten went on an excursion to Ratalang (Basham Beach) Conservation Reserve. Mr Varcoe spoke of the Miwi (spirit) that is within everyone and connects us to life, he also encouraged the children to connect and listen to Country. This year's theme, "Be Brave. Make Change." is a challenge to all Australians- individuals, families, communities, organisations and government-to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians.