National Reconciliation
Week Events
Find out what events are taking place in your local area to celebrate National Reconciliation Week between 27 May – 3 June 2018.
National Reconciliation Week commemorates two milestones: the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision.
It is a time for us all to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how we can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
“Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.”
For inspiration for teaching, learning about, and celebrating National Reconciliation Week, you can download the Teaching and Learning Resources here:
Below is a list of events happening around Queensland and Northern New South Wales, to celebrate our Indigenous heritage and culture. The campaign for this year is “Don’t keep history a mystery: Learn. Share. Grow.” and it’s all about uncovering lesser known historical facts and achievements.
So why not go along to your nearest community event and learn something new this National Reconciliation Week?
| Location | Name of Event | Date | Link for information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caboolture | Open Minds Reconciliation Week Fun Day | 31 May 2018 | http://bit.ly/2GXHba0 |
| Maroochyadore Library | Lyndon Davis: Galangoor Good Place Art Exhibition | 21 May – 14 July | http://bit.ly/2KTkJS6 |
| Sunshine Coast | UN-MYSTERY HISTORY: REFLECTIONS ON RECONCILIATION | http://bit.ly/2s5cbR2 | |
| Victoria Point | Reconciliation Week Talk | 25 May 2018 | http://bit.ly/2s8yqFC |
| West End | Sorry Day | 25 May 2018 | http://bit.ly/2J79hF9 |
| Cannon Hill | Reconciliation Cup & Family Fun day | 27 May 2018 | http://bit.ly/2xdySre |
| Sunshine Coast Libraries | Bush Tucker Morning Teas | 28 May – 01 June 2018 | http://bit.ly/2KQlMlI |
| Townsville | Morning/afternoon tea, Screening, Talk/panel, discussion | 28 May – 01 June 2018 | http://bit.ly/2IJUp08 |
| Bundaberg | IWC Reconciliation Week 2018 | 28 May – 01 June 2018 | http://bit.ly/2IJ8GKf |
| Nambour | Majestic Cinema Screening – Zach’s Ceremony | 30 May 2018 | http://bit.ly/2J1iPBD |
| Herston | Art Exhibition and Market Day | 30 May – 01 June 2018 | http://bit.ly/2Luz8Fm |
| Toowoomba | National Reconciliation Week Public Lecture – Dr Ray Kerkhove | 30 May 2018 | http://bit.ly/2xaMUtP |
| Mount Gravatt | Griffith University Walk and Talk – Mt Gravatt to Nathan campus | 31 May 2018 | http://bit.ly/2x9PErg |
| Darling Downs | Darling Downs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health – BBQ | 31 May 2018 | http://bit.ly/2IIXf1m |
| Golden Beach, Sunshine Coast | Coastal Walk | 1 Jun 2018 | http://bit.ly/2sdfchv |
| Lismore | Morning Tea by Lismore City Council | 01 June 2018 | http://bit.ly/2saXSth |
| Cleveland | Film Series – Rabbit Proof Fence and Ten Canoes | 02 June 2018 | http://bit.ly/2IHoAVH |
| Fernvale | Somerset Red Tent May Circle/ National Sorry Day | 26 May 2018 | http://bit.ly/2saY8IL |
| Redlynch | National Sorry Day | 26 May 2018 | http://bit.ly/2kpDP7a |
| Wynnum | Winnam National Sorry Day Ceremony | 26 May 2018 | http://bit.ly/2KT8Vze |
| West End | Rhonda Collard-Spratt – National Sorry Day Author Event | 26 May 2018 | http://bit.ly/2GLJQnb |
| Graceville | 20th Anniversary of the Annual Sorry Day Ceremony | 26 May 2018 | http://bit.ly/2ILPsjd |
| Everton Park | National Sorry Day Commemoration MAY 26 | 26 May 2018 | http://bit.ly/2klQwzQ |