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.
National Reconciliation Week 2024
Niina marni – Hello, are you well? The City of Mitcham proudly supports National Reconciliation Week. This year's theme is 'Now More Than Ever'.
During Reconciliation Week, City of Mitcham is set to host Kaurna language workshops, an exhibition Mitcham Memorial Library and flag raising ceremony. More details will be released soon.
The 'Sea of Hands' installations will be displayed at the Mitcham Memorial Library, Blackwood Library, Mitcham Community Centre, Civic Centre, Mitcham Cultural Village and Pasadena Community Centre.
Let’s Talk Kaurna workshops
*** ALL SESSIONS BOOKED OUT ****
Hosted by Jack Buckskin, ‘Let’s Talk Kaurna’ workshops will be held on Wednesday 29 May, Wednesday 5 June and Wednesday 12 June at Tiwu Kumangka, 2 Young Street, Blackwood. Jack has spent almost 20 years learning and teaching the Kaurna language of the Adelaide plains, and has played a crucial role in reviving the language. Workshops will be held from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and cost $20 per session, or $45 for all three sessions.
Book for Wednesday 29 May.
Book for Wednesday 5 June.
Book for Wednesday 12 June.
Learn About Kaurna with Uncle Tamaru
Come along to Pasadena Community Centre for an introduction to Kaurna language and culture. Drop in at any session - no need to book. All ages welcome.
Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm or Saturdays 10.30am to 12.30pm
Dates: Wednesday 15 May and Saturday 11 May, Wednesday 29 May and Saturday 8 June, Wednesday 12 June or Saturday 22 June, Wednesday 26 June or Saturday 6 July.
Where: Pasadena Community Centre, 47 Adelaide Terrace, Pasadena
National Reconciliation Week screening and exhibition
Join us for a powerful evening as Kunyi shares her incredible journey in Three Names, One Woman - Kunyi's Story.
The film tells the story of Aunty Kunyi June Anne McInernerney, a Stolen Generations Survivor.
Kunyi was four years old when she and three of her sublings were taken from their family and sent to the Oodnadatta Children's Home in outback South Australia in the 1950s.
Following the screening, please join us for a Q&A session with Kunyi, who will be available to sign copies of her book. A selection of Kunyi's works will be on display at Mitcham Memorial Library during June and July.
WHEN: Monday 3 June, 6.30pm to 8pm
WHERE: Tiwu Kumangka, 2 Young Street, Blackwood.
Register for this free screening here.
Blackwood Reconciliation Walk 2024
Join Aboriginal Leaders on National Sorry Day for a short walk and community picnic with music, speeches, food and family friendly activities. This event is supported by City of Mitcham's Grants Program.
WHEN: Sunday 26 May, 11.30am to 4pm
WHERE: Meet at Gladstone Road carpark, next to the Blackwood RSL and walk to Colebrook Reconciliation Park for official opening.
Kunyi June Anne McInerney Exhibition
An exhibition of the works of Aunty Kunyi June Anne McInerney will be on display at the Mitcham Memorial Library foyer in June and July during library opening hours. A self-taught artist, Kunyi has exhibited widely and illustrated several children's books. Kunyi's family's language group is Yankunytjatjara.