National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to contribute to building a reconciled Australia. It is held between two significant milestones in Australia’s history, May 27 (1967 Referendum) and June 3 (Mabo Day). Reconciliation involves building positive, respectful relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for the benefit of all Australians. http://www.reconciliation.org.au/
Information and key dates in Reconciliation:
http://www.reconciliation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Lets-talk…Reconciliation.pdf
Latest news:
- Noel Pearson’s argument in favour of constitutional change, recognition of indigenous peoples and the removal of racial discrimination from the Constitution.
- Maiden speech of Senator Nova Peris – first Aboriginal woman in the Australian Parliament.
- Reconciliation messages – including Australian of the Year Adam Goodes, Meshel Laurie, Troy Cassar-Daley & Fred Chaney.
http://www.reconciliation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/RA-News-29_web.pdf
Resources and fact sheets: http://www.reconciliation.org.au/category/resource/
Video –Reconciliation is for all of us (2:5 min.): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYu2Q09zoXM&feature=youtu.be
Sing Loud! song competition
Learn and perform one of the 3 reconciliation songs in the playlist below – or perform your own original reconciliation song. Upload your performance to the Sing!Loud website. $1000 prize each for the best original song and best cover song – judged by Delta Goodrem and Gurrumul. Competition closes 8 June.
Details and videos of songs already submitted: http://www.reconciliation.org.au/nrw/category/sing-loud/
Delta, Gurrumul & the Sydney Symphony Orchestra perform Bayini on The Voice 2013….beautiful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi6zbPjtO6I
Recognise (part of Reconciliation Australia)
The people’s movement to recognise Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples in our Constitution – “We want to see fairness and respect at the heart of our Constitution, and to remove discrimination from it. Our goal is a more united nation. This is a chance for Australia to acknowledge the first chapter of our national story, and to forge our future together – after so many chapters apart.”
http://www.recognise.org.au/
School Learning Guide (Years 10-12) – Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Constitution: http://www.recognise.org.au/uploads/custom/08ae158740e5ed91d082.pdf
Share our pride (part of Reconciliation Aust.)
Information about the First Australians; Culture; Shared history; Beyond the myths; Respectful relationships; Famous indigenous Australians; Books; Films.
http://shareourpride.org.au/
NAIDOC Week 6 – 13 July: Serving country – centenary and beyond
The theme honours all ATSI men and women who have fought in defence of country – from the warriors in the Frontier Wars to those who have served in Australia’s military engagements around the world.