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🖤 💛❤️ National Reconciliation Week 2021 - Week long discussion
I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the lands from which I am writing from. I pay respect to Elders's past, present, and emerging, and value the rich history, unbroken culture, and ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to Country. I'd also like to acknowledge any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the forum.
What is National Reconciliation Week?
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all to come together, learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The dates for NRW 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. We will have a chat more about what these two important dates mean for our nation throughout the week.
As an organisation, we are deeply committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have been and/or are impacted by structural racism, historical injustice, trauma, and discrimination.
How will we be celebrating and acknowledging National Reconciliation Week on the SANE Forums?
We are starting this space to chat with one another and share resources of our shared histories, experiences, cultures, and achievements. Each weekday, we will be posting a new question or resource to this thread.
How can you get involved?
There are tons of ways to show your support and get involved:
- Check back in each morning to see the new question and post your response.
- If you see a response that you resonate with, click the “support” button to show you are listening
- Tag members who you feel might be interested in contributing to the discussion
- Share resources that you have found helpful or that might be educational for those reading along
Multiple events are happening across Australia for National Reconciliation Week. Take a look at Reconciliation Australia’s website, for some more information on how you can get involved in events and activities near you.
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