Reconciliation Australia

📣NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 2024 THEME ANNOUNCED📣 There have been many moments in Australia’s reconciliation journey that make us want to turn away. But when things are divisive, the worst thing we can do is disengage or disconnect. National Reconciliation Week’s theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will – and must – continue. Now more than ever, we need to tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation. We know that the 6.2 million Australians who voted YES are committed to better outcomes for First Nations people and are with us. It is imperative that supporters of reconciliation stand up to defend and uphold the rights of First Nations peoples. To call out racism wherever we encounter it, and to actively reinforce the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across this continent. Now more than ever, the work continues. In treaty making, in truth-telling, in understanding our history, in education, and in tackling racism. We need connection. We need respect. We need action. And we need change.   Now more than ever, we need reconciliation. https://lnkd.in/gS3tYRY #NRW2024 #NowMoreThanEver #Reconciliation

This week, in a ceremony held in the Wren Library at Trinity College Cambridge, four spears taken by James Cook and Joseph Banks on 29 April 1770 were permanently repatriated to the La Perouse Aboriginal Community. "They are an important connection to our past, our traditions, and cultural practices, and to our ancestors. Our Elders have worked for many years to see their ownership transferred to the traditional owners of Botany Bay. Many of the families within the La Perouse Aboriginal Community are descended from those who were present during the eight days the Endeavour was anchored in Kamay in 1770." - Noeleen Timbery, La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_sNi8nU #Reconciliation

Today we pay respect and honour First Nations men and women who have served and continue to serve in Australia’s armed forces. First Nations peoples have always fought for Country. During World War I, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were legally excluded from serving in our armed forces. However, more than 1000 First Nations people lied about their identities and enlisted. We remember the sacrifices made. We acknowledge the discrimination, prejudice and exclusion they returned home to after serving Country. Take the time today to learn more about First Nations military service. 📍Our Mob Served: https://bit.ly/4d8YkxY 📍First Nations service from the Boer War to now: https://bit.ly/3w8zDB8 📍Learn the stories of First Nations servicemen during WWI: https://bit.ly/3QgBjPK 📍DeadlyStory: Aboriginal Service People: https://bit.ly/440Qylp 📍Learn about the Frontier Wars: https://bit.ly/3Ad8R8X #Reconciliation #ANZACDay #ANZACs

This National Reconciliation Week, bring people together by hosting a Reconciliation Film Club screening. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Support thought-provoking documentaries from Australia’s leading First Nations filmmakers, curated as part of our partnership with NITV and Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Five new titles have been added to make up the 20-plus films and series available in the Reconciliation Film Club catalogue: 🎬Audrey Napanangka 🎬Rebel With a Cause 🎬 You Can Go Now! 🎬Larapinta (Series) 🎬Living Black: Never Meant to Happen 📽️ Host a screening: https://bit.ly/4aOOqQG 🔍 Read more about the new titles: https://bit.ly/3WaJcdx #Reconciliation #ReconciliationFilmClub #AudreyNapanangka #RebelWithACause #Larapinta #YouCanGoNow #LivingBlack #NITV #SBS

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples highlight truth-telling as a much-needed step toward recognition and reconciliation. But new research highlights uncertainty among non-Indigenous Australians about truth-telling, how it is conducted, and how to participate. The report, Coming to terms with the past? Identifying barriers and enablers to truth-telling, undertaken by UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture researchers on behalf of Reconciliation Australia explores attitudes towards, barriers to and enablers of truth-telling in Australia. Recently launched, it finds significant gaps in the understanding of truth-telling between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians. It also highlights the need to carefully consider the aims of community truth-telling initiatives, establish protocols for safe and inclusive events, and build truth-telling and truth-listening capacity among participants. 📌Learn more via The Conversation Australia + NZ: https://bit.ly/3Qa1Kqu 📌Statement from researchers & Reconciliation Australia: https://bit.ly/447rnxY 📌Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3vWN86R #Reconciliation #TruthTelling #UNSW

National Reconciliation Week 2024 (27 May - 3 June) is about coming together – be it in person or online. Register your public event to the National Reconciliation Week calendar so supporters can locate it and attend: https://bit.ly/3Jn5dhy ⬇️ Download resources for your event: https://bit.ly/3Jn5dy4 🖼️ Find multilingual resources and posters: https://bit.ly/3Jn5d12 #Reconciliation #NowMoreThanEver #NRW2024

Reconciliation Victoria is excited to host the Australian Reconciliation Network (ARN) in Naarm this week, 15-17 April.    The ARN brings together all leaders from peak state and territory reconciliation groups. Now, more than ever, we must come together in the journey of reconciliation.    Over the next 3 days, leaders will engage in deep discussions at the Koorie Heritage Trust as well as visiting champions of reconciliation in Victoria, the Yoorrook Justice Commission and the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria.   Day 1 included a beautiful Welcome to Country by Uncle Colin Hunter Jr, opening address by Reconciliation Victoria Co-Chair, Andrew Gunstone and CEO Nicole Findlay, and a discussion about reconciliation now and into the future.   Reconciliation Australia Reconciliation SA Reconciliation WA Reconciliation Queensland Reconciliation NSW Reconciliation Tasmania ACT Reconciliation Council

Reconciliation Australia and UNSW are proud to launch an important new research project, Coming to terms with the past: Identifying barriers and enablers to truth-telling and strategies to promote historical acceptance. ⏰12pm - 1pm (AEST) 📅Thursday 18 April 2024 💻 Online - register: https://bit.ly/43ZzmwM First Nations people in Australia continue to point to truth-telling as a much-needed step in the path to recognition and reconciliation The launch will explore ways forward: what people think about truth-telling and the purpose it should serve, what motivates people to get involved and what prevents them, and the implications for the development of effective and engaging truth-telling activities. Authored by Anne Maree Payne and Heidi Norman from the Indigenous Land and Justice Research Group School of Humanities & Languages at UNSW, the report explores a gap in research about what encourages Australians to engage with truth-telling and and our shared history. Speakers: 🎤Leanne Holt: UNSW PVC Indigenous 🎤Karen Mundine: CEO Reconciliation Australia 🎤Heidi Norman and Anne Maree Payne from the Indigenous Land and Justice Research Group, UNSW 🎤Uncle Garry Matthews and Tess Meehan will discuss their community truth-telling insights. #Reconciliation #Truthtelling #UNSW

Show your support for National Reconciliation Week 2024! We are mailing a limited number of printed posters by request. Sign up now to receive yours in time for #NRW2024: https://lnkd.in/gJd9p3XV Please note: 🖼️ One poster per order. ↕️ Posters are A2 size. Posters will be sent out at the beginning of May 2024, or earlier if stock runs out. Don’t forget, you can still download print-ready posters at home, school or in the office at any time: https://lnkd.in/gBBMBuUi #Reconciliation #NowMoreThanEver #NRW2024