Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week which runs from May 27 to June 3 each year.
These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision.
National Reconciliation Week started as the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation in 1993 and was supported by Australia’s major faith communities.
In 1996, the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation launched Australia’s first National Reconciliation Week, and in 2001 Reconciliation Australia was established to continue to provide national leadership on reconciliation.
National Reconciliation Week is now celebrated in workplaces, schools, community organisations, and individuals across the country.
WA Cricket will be celebrating National Reconciliation Week with all-staff events and education.
See the full calendar of events here. Key events for the week include:
Wadjak Northside Reconciliation Event – 31 May
The whole community is invited to join this local Reconciliation event.
Featuring talks, cultural dancing, art and activities, a free sausage sizzle and more, there will be something for all to enjoy and most importantly a chance to come together in support of recognition.
Walk for Reconciliation – June 2
Brining National Reconciliation Week to a close, Reconciliation WA presents the Walk for Reconciliation.
The Walk for Reconciliation will take place in beautiful Kaarta Koomba (Kings Park), seeing thousands of people across the day connect to Boodja and celebrate the living Noongar culture.
Starting with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony, people will journey through Kaarta Koomba (Kings Park) engaging in a range of cultural immersion opportunities including truth telling, dancing, art workshops, and an opportunity to learn more about the Voice.
