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Anita Heiss talks reconciliation

Anita Heiss explains why the reconciliation movement is an example of the importance of symbolic gestures.
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Are young people more or less reconciled?

Online survey launched to measure progress between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.
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Reconciliation advanced by SA Government

Process begins for recognition of Aboriginal peoples in the South Australian Constitution by SA Government.
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Alex Dyson: Music profile with Dan Sultan

Alex Dyson sits down with Indigenous rock star Dan Sultan to discuss his music and inspirations.
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Finding home in unexpected places

Poh Ling Yeow speaks about Indigenous food as well as Aboriginal and Chinese cultures uniting in the Northern Territory.
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Record support for National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week - a reminder of progress in equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Faith and reconciliation

Archdeacon Karen Kime highlights celebrating Indigenous culture within the Church and making a difference.
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Dreamtime at the G 2012

Essendon FC Chairman David Evans speaks on clubs committing to reconciliation and Indigenous trailblazers in the AFL.
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Dr Ken Henry AC joins Reconciliation Australia Board

Special Adviser to the Prime Minister and Director of National Australia Bank Dr Ken Henry AC joins Reconciliation Australia.
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Paul Girrawah House

Paul Girrawah House has multiple First Nation ancestries from the South-East Canberra region, including the Ngambri-Ngurmal (Walgalu), Pajong (Gundungurra), Wallabollooa (Ngunnawal) and Erambie/Brungle (Wiradyuri) family groups.

Paul acknowledges his diverse First Nation history, he particularly identifies as a descendant of Onyong aka Jindoomang from Weereewaa (Lake George) and Henry ‘Black Harry’ Williams from Namadgi who were both multilingual, essentially Walgalu-Ngunnawal-Wiradjuri speaking warriors and Ngunnawal–Wallaballooa man William Lane aka ‘Billy the Bull’ - Murrjinille.

Paul was born at the old Canberra hospital in the centre of his ancestral country and strongly acknowledges his First Nation matriarch ancestors, in particular his mother Dr Aunty Matilda House-Williams and grandmother, Ms Pearl Simpson-Wedge.

Paul completed a Bachelor of Community Management from Macquarie University, and Graduate Certificate in Wiradjuri Language, Culture and Heritage and Management from CSU.

Paul provided the Welcome to Country for the 47th Opening of Federal Parliament in 2022. Paul is Board Director, Ngambri Local Aboriginal Land Council, Member Indigenous Reference Group, National Museum of Australia and Australian Government Voice Referendum Engagement Group.  

Paul works on country with the ANU, First Nations Portfolio as a Senior Community Engagement Officer

Acknowledgement of Country

Reconciliation Australia acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing  connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website contains images or names of people who have passed away.

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