National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The dates for National Reconciliation Week remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June.
These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey - the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.
Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures.
What's on at Marangaroo Primary School
During National Reconciliation Week at MPS, students have been learning about Indigenous Culture and our shared experiences as Australians, through art, craft, story telling, story creation and Noongar language education.
Students have created some thoughtful and inspiring works that are on display in their classrooms and around the school.
What’s on in the City of Wanneroo
Film screenings
Stuff the British Stole
Sit down for a special screening from the ABC series, Stuff the British Stole, and learn about the story of Yagan, a Noongar warrior from Western Australia, and the decades long search for his remains and the fight to bring him home. Featuring Aboriginal activist Ken Colbung, whose research was instrumental to the cause.
When: Monday 29 May 2023 // 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Where: Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Rocca Way, Wanneroo
When: Tuesday 30 May 2023 // 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Where: Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Rocca Way, Wanneroo
The Grey Line
Hear the moving story of Helen Dwyer in this documentary by local filmmaker Scott Quayle. Forcibly removed from her parents under Government policy and raised by a middle-class family in Perth, learn of Helen’s struggle to belong, feeling neither black nor white, but grey.
Scott Quayle and Helen Dwyer will be available for questions following the screening.
When: Wednesday 31 May 2023 // 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Where: Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Rocca Way, Wanneroo
When: Thursday 1 June 2023 // 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Where: Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Rocca Way, Wanneroo
Wanneroo Regional Museum
Ignite your children’s interest in Aboriginal culture through play with a selection of Aboriginal dolls from Karda Products as well as colouring and craft activities. Or browse a display on Waitj (Emu) Dreaming to better understand the Aboriginal peoples connection to the natural world.
Available during museum opening hours all through National Reconciliation Week 2023.
Libraries
Build your understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through books!
All City libraries will host a display of culturally informative books to suit both young and old, available to read in the library or borrow to enjoy at home.
Young ones can also have fun with activity sheets and stamps featuring Aboriginal artwork or discover captivating books online through Storybox.
Available during library opening hours all through National Reconciliation Week 2023.
Youth Centres (and outreach)
Come along to one of our youth centres or outreach locations to learn about our shared history. Participate in interesting discussions about reconciliation and view a visual display featuring significant dates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
There’s also the opportunity for young people to help make Indigenous inspired bush food recipes using wattleseed at each centre, and various Indigenous games will be on offer at our outreach locations.
Activities available all through National Reconciliation Week 2023.
Roschell Watkin
Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer
and
Karen Rogers
Cultural Diversity Lead