First Nations News
Reconciliation Week
The school held a number of events to celebrate reconciliation. From food to music, reading to language, students from Prep to Year 12 got involved and had a blast. Special shout-out to our fantastic wellbeing team who hosted a feast at our very own Yarning Circle!
The Voice
In late 2023, Australians will have their say in a Referendum about whether to change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
The Voice would be an independent and permanent advisory body. It would give advice to the Australian Parliament and Government on matters that affect the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have called for members of the Voice to be chosen by First Nations peoples based on the wishes of local communities.
Stay educated about what the Voice is, so your vote is meaningful:
Koorie Heritage Trust exhibition – Second Skin – Essence of Country
The Koorie Heritage Trust is proud to present Second Skin – Essence of Country, a story of the resilience of Victorian First Peoples, Country and culture. Told through works and cultural belongings from the KHT Collections, Second Skin features possum skin cloaks, kangaroo skin headdresses, bags, shields, jewellery, and more.
4 March – 9 July, Koorie Heritage Trust, Federation Square
https://koorieheritagetrust.com.au/whats-on/exhibitions/second-skin/