Each year National Reconciliation Week celebrates and builds on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. The dates that bookend the week are two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey; the 1967 referendum and the historic Mabo decision.
This year’s theme is ‘Let’s Take the Next Steps’, which reminds us that all big changes take persistence and courage.
The 2017 program of events in the Glenelg Shire are as follows:
- Symbolic walk & partnership yarns – Friday 26 May, 10.30am – 1.00pm
- Narrawong reconciliation gathering – Friday 26 May, 4.00pm – 9.00pm
- Football game – Heywood v Tyrendarra, Saturday 27 May, 2.30pm at Heywood Football Oval
- Winda-mara community dinner – Wednesday 31 May, 5.30pm – 8.00pm
- School activities – Local Aboriginal Language & Traditional Aboriginal Games – Thursday 1 June, 10.30am – 1pm
- Film screening & supper – ‘Zach’s Ceremony’, Friday 2 June, 6.00pm – 8pm at Heywood Community Hall
For further details on any of the above events contact Elly Murrell: phone 0466 532 722 E: emurrell@glenelg.vic.gov.au
Or visit website: http://www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/National_Reconciliation_Week
National Reconciliation Week