National Reconciliation Week 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 dates for National Reconciliation Week remain the same each year: 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey — the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.
This year's theme, All In, is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day. During the week, City of Mitcham will host a series of events including community workshops, exhibitions and storytelling. Keep an eye out for 'Sea of Hands' installations across the city. The hand are painted in red, black, yellow, green and blue to represent the colours of the Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal flags.
'All In' with Uncle Moogy and Aunty Elaine
Join Uncle Moogy (Major Lancelot Sumner), a senior Ngarringdjeri and Kaurna Elder from the Coorong, and Aunty Elaine (Munartu) Magias, a proud Kaurna-Narangga woman, for an evening of cultural reflection, storytelling and truth-telling. Uncle Moogy and Aunty Elaine will share their personal journeys, cultural knowledge, perspectives of Aboriginal culture, community, sharing and working together. Though each carries different lived experiences of the Stolen Generations, they come together in a spirit of strength, generosity and healing, offering attendees a rare opportunity to listen deeply, learn and reflect.
When: Thursday 28 May, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Where: Tiwu Kumangka, 2 Young Street, Blackwood
Bookings via Eventbrite.
Threads of Story: Community Workshop
Be part of a unique weaving workshop led by Aunty Elaine to learn valuable life skills while contributing to a meaningful community project. This session is dedicated to fostering reconciliation through the art of weaving. Each participant's woven piece will be integrated into a collective artwork, connected to last year’s weaving, and displayed at the Tiwu Kumangka Gallery.
When: Saturday 30 May, 11am to 1pm
Where: Tiwu Kumangka, 2 Young Street, Blackwood
Bookings: Eventbrite
Blackwood Reconciliation Walk 2026
Join a gentle community walk to acknowledge and support reconciliation, followed by speeches, entertainment, talking circles, input from local schools and children’s activities.
When: Sunday 31 May, 11.30am
Where: Meet at Gladstone Road carpark, next to the Blackwood RSL (opposite Woolworths, Blackwood), and join the walk to Colebrook Reconciliation Park on Shepherd’s Hill Road.
‘All In’ Reconciliation Exhibition: Kat Bell and Aunty Elaine Munartu Magias
The ‘All In’ exhibition celebrates contemporary First Nations creativity through the work of Kat Bell, a Gudjal and Girramay First Nations artist, curator, writer and PhD candidate whose vibrant, multidisciplinary practice weaves culture, resilience and storytelling across painting, textiles and digital media. Kat Bell’s work is complemented by traditional tools, weaving and cultural artefacts provided by Aunty Elaine Munartu Magias, a proud Kaurna Narungga woman and artist.
When: 27 May to 26 July
Where: Tiwu Kumangka Gallery, 2 Young Street, Blackwood
No bookings required
An Evening of Art with Jo
Join Jo Miller-Robinson, a Wirangu woman from the Far West Coast of South Australia, for a vibrant and inspiring evening of art-making and cultural connection.
Jo’s meditative dot work reflects her grounding practices, her love of bold and vibrant colours, and her connection to energy and ancient spirit lines.
During this session, Jo will share the inspirations behind her work, the stories held within her colours and patterns, and the creative processes that guide her art.
Participants will also have the opportunity to create their own A5 artwork, exploring new techniques under Jo’s gentle guidance. All materials will be supplied.
When: Wednesday 3 June, 6pm to 7.30pm
Where: Mitcham Memorial Library, 154 Belair Road, Hawthorn
Bookings: Eventbrite
‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ Exhibition
Jo Miller-Robinson was born and raised on Erawirung lands in the small community of Loxton in the Riverland. Her people are the original coastal people of the Great Australia Bight, and their lands are based at Ceduna and Koonibba. They have custodianship of the waters and lands of this area, and her connection to country is strong.
Jo's passion for dot painting and Aboriginal art has been a constant presence in her life, though it was only in her mid-40s that she began to explore painting more seriously. Through daily meditation, she ground herself in connection to country, her Elders, and the rich tapestry of their stories. This profound bond anchors Jo to spirit and fuels the creativity that shapes her artwork.
When: 25 May to 29 June
Where: Mitcham Memorial Gallery, 154 Belair Road, Hawthorn
No bookings required
Colours of Country: Painting for Healing with Aunty Ros
Experience a special workshop led by Aunty Ros, where you’ll learn about her family’s deep connection to Country and story through the art of painting.
As part of this creative journey, you will paint laser cut wooden leaves, inspired by the beauty of nature. These painted leaves will become part of the ongoing Reconciliation Community Artwork of 2025, a collaborative artwork symbolising unity and healing, to be showcased at Tiwu Kumangka Gallery.
When: Saturday 30 May, 2pm to 4pm
Where: Tiwu Kumangka, 2 Young Street, Blackwood
Bookings: Eventbrite
Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training with Steven Warrior
Join Steven Warrior for a unique cultural learning experience as he provides an in-depth three-hour workshop on the foundations of Kaurna culture. Participants will gain a broader understanding of Aboriginal culture. The training encourages participants to examine values, belief systems, and the role we all play in strengthening respectful relationships. Bookings essential. City of Mitcham residents only.
When: Wednesday 3 June, 10.30am to 1.30pm
Where: Pasadena Community Centre, 75 Adelaide Terrace, Pasadena
Bookings: Eventbrite
All In! colouring activity
Drop in to the Mitcham Memorial or Blackwood Library at Tiwu Kumangka, Cumberland Park Community Centre, Mitcham Cultural Village, Mitcham Civic Centre or Pasadena Community Centre and enjoy a free colouring activity during Reconciliation Week.