Every year workplaces, schools, early learning services, community groups, reconciliation groups, and people right across the country host a range of activities and events during National Reconciliation Week (NRW).
The dates for NRW are the same each year: 27 May to 3 June. Look through the calendar to see how you can mark NRW at an event near you.
Hosting your own NRW event? Head to the Events page to add it to the calendar.
Please note: the events on this calendar are not the responsibility of Reconciliation Australia. If you have any questions regarding an event, please contact the organisers.
A live dance performance by Brolga Dance Academy showcases First Nation storytelling's incredible talent and creativity through the art of dance. With a deep connection to tradition and a passion for storytelling, their performances offer a unique opportunity for audiences to experience the richness of First Nations culture brought to life by our deadly young, […]
Wadumbah are an exciting, professional Aboriginal dance group from the South-West of Western Australia. Led by renowned didgeridoo player James T Webb, Wadumbah take pleasure in sharing traditional First Nation culture in Australia. They help people understand and enjoy ancient heritage through music, dance and storytelling. Wadumbah means ‘Big Flood Waters’, and they truly live […]
This webinar will outline key roles, responsibilities and practical steps that dietitians can incorporate into their practice to support justice.
In the spirit of considering the 2025 National Reconciliation Week (NRW) theme, Bridging Now to Next, which reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future, please join UQ Anthropology Museum staff for a guided tour of Stories through time: Living cultures, enduring connections. Image: Untitled 2010. Irene Mbitjana Entata (1946-2014) Arrernte. UQ Anthropology Museum […]
We're hosting a vibrant lunchtime event that showcases our initiatives and creates a great opportunity for connection. While designed for employees, everyone is warmly welcome to join, share stories, and enjoy some delicious food. The event will open with a Welcome to Country by a Larrakia Elder, followed by a powerful smoking ceremony. A yarning […]
Barnardos Youth team hold a NRW BBQ 12-30 to 3-30pm
The ACC presents its annual Copyright & First Nations Arts free webinar on Tuesday 27 May 2025, 1-2 pm AEST.
Join us for an exciting event, featuring:
Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony, and performance by Djirri Djirri Dancers
Opening of
Her Name is Nanny Nellie offers us the rare privilege of bearing witness to a family reclaiming their history.
A free highlights tour to discover some of the remarkable, resilient and inspirational First Nations peoples on display
Join us at the National Portrait Gallery every day from 1–1.45pm for a free Reconciliation Week highlights tour to discover some of the remarkable, resilient and inspirational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on display, exploring our shared histories, cultures and achievements.
Hear powerful stories of how Indigenous-led climate initiatives create real impact – for Country, for Country, community & business.
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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
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.
