National Reconciliation Week commemorates two milestones: the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision. Find out what events are taking place in your local area to celebrate National Reconciliation Week between 27 May – 3 June 2019.
National Reconciliation Week commemorates two milestones: the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision. Find out what events are taking place in your local area to celebrate National Reconciliation Week between 27 May – 3 June 2019.
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 “Grounded on Truth: Walk Together with Courage” and it’s all about fostering positive race relations through realtionships that are grounded in truth.
Australians are ready to come to terms with our history as a crucial step towards a unified future, in which we understand, value and respect each other.
To achieve reconciliation, we need to develop strong relationships built on trust and respect, and that are free of racism. This requires that we understand and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, rights and experiences.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynnum Library | Movie: Gurrumul (PG, 2017, 96 minutes) | 29 May 2019 12:30pm – 2:30pm | http://bit.ly/NRWeventsQLD |
| Corinda Library | Yarning and Poetry with Aunty Theresa Creed | 29 May 2019 2:00pm – 3:00pm | http://bit.ly/NRWeventsQLD |
| North Lakes Library | Meet Aunty Flo Watson | 1 June 2019 10:00am – 11:30am | http://bit.ly/NRWeventsQLD |
| Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium | Skylore: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Astronomy | From 10:00am – 4:00pm daily | http://bit.ly/NRWeventsQLD |
| Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) | Dick Roughsey: Stories of This Land – exhibition | From 30 March – 18 August 2019 | http://bit.ly/NRWeventsQLD |
| Sir Henry Gibbs Legal Heritage Centre – Brisbane Courts of Law | Overturning terra nullius: the story of native title | From 8.30am to 4.30pm daily | http://bit.ly/NRWeventsQLD |
| Tony Gould Gallery, QPAC | Tomorrow’s Traditions | Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm until 1 June | http://bit.ly/NRWeventsQLD |
| Brisbane Square Library, Brisbane CBD | Reading for Reconciliation | 2 June from 10.30am – 12.30pm | http://bit.ly/NRWeventsQLD |
| Reddacliff Place, Brisbane CBD | Meeanjin Markets | 31 May 9:00am – 9:00pm & 1 June 9:00am – 5:00pm | http://bit.ly/MeeanjinMarkets |
| Townsville | National Reconciliation Week Mini Expo | 30 May 2019 8:30am – 4:00pm | http://bit.ly/NRWTownsville |