This National Reconciliation Week (NRW) edition of Reconciliation News is packed full of stories that embody the theme, Bridging Now to Next.
This edition of Reconciliation News is about champions – champions of music, of advocacy, of culture, of education, and of economic self-determination.
Their legacies and ongoing work inspire us all to recommit to building a more united and respectful nation.
We start by reflecting on the impact and legacy of Corroboree 2000, 25 years after 250,000 people walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of reconciliation.
The Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Education team have released a new professional learning resource designed to support educators in respectfully embedding First Nations perspectives in learning environments.
The annual RAP Impact Report presents the cumulative impact of organisations with a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) across all walks of Australian life.
Culture has always been a major part of Joey Laifoo’s life. Find out about Island Stars, cultural renewal and economic self-determination in Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islands).
Ian Hamm makes the case to embrace a bold, macroeconomic approach in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs while maintaining efforts in social policy and advancing rights.
A group of Bardi and Jawi people walked out of the mission to set up their own free community of Djarindjin 41 years ago. Now, they’ve been recognised for their self-determination and good governance.
Hundreds of choirs are gearing up to sing the iconic Australian anthem Solid Rock as part of Voices for Reconciliation. Songwriter Shane Howard looks back on the track’s enduring success.
And don’t forget to check out our book and music recommendations made up of recent releases from First Nations artists.
In all these stories, you will find examples of First Nations people and non-Indigenous allies’ unrelenting commitment to achieving reconciliation, self-determination and justice.
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