Reconciliation in Action

St Paul Lutheran School 

Acknowledgement of Country

At St Paul Lutheran, we acknowledge all First Nations people within our school community. We offer our respects to the Kaurna people and their elders past, present, and emerging and recognise their deep relationships to the land. We recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are Australia's first storytellers, artists, communities and creators of culture. We appreciate the gum trees, lorikeets and magpies we see on the big park and in nature play and commit to caring for and respecting these lands, just as the Kaurna people have for generations. We promise to protect and nurture the environment, ensuring it remains a safe and welcoming space for all. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

National Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June) at the South Australian Museum is more than a program of events, it’s an invitation to deepen your understanding of First Nations histories and cultures, while considering how each of us can contribute to reconciliation in Australia. 

The theme for National Reconciliation Week this year is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day. 

The South Australian Museum invites you to take part in our National Reconciliation Week program, including cultural tours with Bookabee Australia, family-friendly activities and a new display exploring the Museum’s work in repatriation at Kaurna Wangayarta. Find out more and book tours on the South Australian Museum website. 

Aboriginal Cultures Gallery Tours 

Join cultural guides from Bookabee Australia for an informative tour of the Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery. The Gallery contains the largest and most comprehensive collection of Australian Aboriginal cultural material in the world. 

Book in for one of three tours: 

• Wednesday 27 May (10:30am – 12:00pm) 
• Saturday 30 May (1:00pm – 2:30pm) 
• Tuesday 2 June (2:00pm – 3:30pm) 

Tickets are $10 for general admission; $5 for concession and Museum Members. 

Reconciliation Family Space 

On level 2 of the Museum, families with young children aged 3 to 6 years can explore a dedicated space designed to introduce young learners to the spirit of Reconciliation Week. Picture books by First Nations authors and illustrators create a gentle entry point into culture, identity and Country. The space also features the ABC series Dance with Tom, a joyful celebration of Yugambeh language and stories through movement. It’s a fun and inclusive way for children to experience First Nations language in action. This space will open from Saturday 30 May – Wednesday 3 June and is free to explore. No bookings required. 

Kaurna Wangayarta Display 

The new display in the Museum’s foyer celebrates the spirit of reconciliation behind Kaurna Wangayarta, the purpose-built memorial park dedicated to the reburial of Kaurna ancestral remains. Wangayarta was developed by the Kaurna People together with the South Australian Museum. More than 580 Kaurna Ancestors have been repatriated at Wangayarta since 2021.