"a united Australia which respects this land of ours; values the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage; and provides justice and equity for all"
Be the change; I am the change.
National Reconciliation Week: 27 May to 3 June
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that this website may contain images and voices of deceased persons.
The Bringing them home: The 'Stolen Children' report (1997) included the findings and recommendations of the National Inquiry into the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children From Their Families. The report recommended that a National Sorry Day be held each year on May 26 May "to commemorate the history of forcible removals and its effects." As a result of this recommendation the National Sorry Day Committee, a community-based organisation, was formed.
Learn about Stolen Generations, Wodlianni – Coming Home Stories.
Join in Kaurna Warrirkkuttinya (Respecting) Wodlianni : Respecting the Stolen Generations. Share a free BBQ, salad and drinks.
This year's Sorry Day event "Kaurna Warrirkkuttinya (Respecting) Wodlianni
: Respecting the Stolen Generations" builds on last year's "Kaurna
Tampillampilla: Recognition of the Stolen Generations", and is the second of the series of 7 proposed to take place from last year (2009) under the
7 Rs -:
Recognition (Tampillampilla)
Respect (Warrirkkuttinya)
Rights
Reform
Reciprocity
Responsibility
Reparations
For the State Governor's 2009 February 19 speech in support for the seven ‘R’s” see http://caihr.auspics.org.au
Date: Wednesday 26 May 2010 Time: 10:30am to 2:30pm Location: Tarndanyangga (Victoria Square) FREE community event Contact: John Browne M: 0431 234 561 E: john.browne@unisa.edu.au
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Reconciliation Week Breakfast
Be the change; I am the change
Reconciliation South Australia believes that courageous leadership across all sectors of the community is key in closing the gap in areas such as health, education and employment. Within state and local government, the business community and the education not-for-profit sectors, there are examples where such leadership has resulted in significant benefits for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities; as employees, as clients and suppliers and as members of the community within which they conduct their business.
To mark the beginning of Reconciliation Week 2010, Felicity-Ann Lewis, Mayor of the City of Marion and President of the Local Government Association will host this not-to-be-missed breakfast on behalf of Reconciliation South Australia. A traditional Kaurna Welcome to Country and cultural performance will be followed by The HonourableGrace Portolesi MP, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation.
Date: Thursday 27 May 2010 Location: National Wine Centre Time: 6:45am for 7:10am start to 9:10am Cost: $55 per person/
$500 tables of 10 Bookings: Essential Contact: Rosslyn Cox, State Manager, Reconciliation SA T: 8302 0493 M: 0422 953 971 E:reconciliationsa@yahoo.com.au
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Service to commemorate Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans
An Aboriginal Commemorative service to remember the sacrifice of Aboriginal people in the service of our nation. This event also considers the dimension of their voluntary contribution made at a time when Aboriginal men and women did not enjoy full rights of citizenship and were discriminated against in an appalling way. In spite of this they have volunteered to serve in every conflict in which our nation has been involved.
Speaker John Lochowiak will explain the history of his great grandfather, Arthur Thomas Walker a Ngarrindjeri man who enlisted for World War I aged 33 and was killed in France on 16 august 1916 leaving a wife and children.
This is an excellent event for school children who will come to understand the depth on sacrifice made by Aboriginal people to a nation that did not truly recognise or accept them.
Attendees are invited to join veterans, friends and family at the historic Torrens Parade Ground Drill Hall for morning tea at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Date: Friday 28 May 2010 Time: 10am to 11am Location: State National War Memorial, cnr North Terrace and Kintore Avenue, Adelaide Cost: FREE Contact: Keith Harrison, Department of Veterans Affairs T: 8232 0322 E: marketing@rsisa.org.au
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A Morning Tea for Indigenous Veterans, their Families and Friends
Hosted by History SA, Reconciliation SA, the Department of Veterans' Affairs, Veterans SA and the Returned and Services League.
Free parking available on the Torrens Parade Ground.
Date: Friday 28 May 2010 Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm Location: The Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Ground, Victoria Drive, Adelaide FREE community event Contact: Mandy Paul, Senior Curator, History SA T: 8203 9808 E:mpaul@history.sa.gov.au
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Reconciliation Down Rundle
Reconciliation Down Rundle is an exciting initiative designed to showcase the diversity and depth of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Wander down the Mall and enjoy performances under the Gawler Place Canopy, learn more about the history of Reconciliation Week, find out about opportunities to experience Aboriginal culture first hand throughout the state and observe the creative process involved in the creation of authentic Aboriginal art.
Proudly supported by the Adelaide City Council
Date: Friday 28 May 2010 Location: Rundle Mall, Adelaide Time: 12am to 4pm FREE community event
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Reconciliation at the Art Gallery
To celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2010 the Art Gallery of South Australia will present a lunchtime talk at 12:45pm on Tuesday 1 June in the Santos Atrium. Assistant Curator of Australian Paintings, Sculpture and Indigenous Art, Nici Cumpston a descendant of the Barkindji people from the Darling River will speak about Untitled by Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa. Generously donated by Susan Armitage through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, this is a dynamic painting, which adds strength to the collection of works by the Pintupi women artists of the Western Desert.
Date: Tuesday 1 June 2010 Time: 12:45pm Location: Art Gallery of South Australia, Santos Atrium Gallery 7 FREE community event Contact: Nici Cumpston T: 8207 7085 E: cumpston.nici@artgallery.sa.gov.au
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Film screening: Journey 2 (35 mins)
Members of the Nunkuwarrin Yunti Women's Healing Group use the method of digital storytelling to recall their life journeys through the extraordinary challenges of domestic violence, removal, drug addiction, mental illness, loss of children, home, culture and community. Through the healing love of their families and reconnection with culture, each woman's story is a testament to living life with pride and purpose. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that these films contain images and voices of people who are now deceased.
Date: Tuesday 1 June 2010 Time: 12:30pm to 1:15pm Location: State Library of South Australia. Anne and Basil Hetzel Lecture Theatre. Enter through Institute Building, corner North Tce and Kintore Ave. FREE community event Bookings: Essential Contact: State Library of South Australia T: 8207 7626 E: burrows.steve@slsa.sa.gov.au
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Film screening: Whaledreamers PG(85 mins)
An award winning film exploring the spiritual connection both ancient and modern between humanity and whales. Whaledreamers unites four people from very different cultures. Mirning Song Man Bunna Lawrie, British filmmaker Kim Kindersley, musician and activist Julian Lennon and acclaimed Australian actor and storyteller Jack Thompson. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that these films contain images and voices of people who are now deceased.
Date: Tuesday 1 June 2010 Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm Location: State Library of South Australia. Anne and Basil Hetzel Lecture Theatre. Enter through Institute Building, corner North Tce and Kintore Ave. FREE community event Bookings: Essential by 29 May Contact: State Library of South Australia T: 8207 7626 E: burrows.steve@slsa.sa.gov.au
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2010 Lowitja O'Donoghue Oration
Walking Together on the Journey of Healing
Speaker: Mr Ray Martin AM began his distinguished career as a journalist with the ABC in 1965. Ray is the former presenter of A Current Affair on Nine. He is the Chairman of the Fred Hollows Foundation. He is deeply involved in charities concerned with Aboriginal disadvantage and is in his third term as a Community Member on the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation.
Date: Wednesday 2 June 2010 Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm Location: Bonython Hall, North Terrace, The University of Adelaide Cost: $25 general, $17.50 Concession/DDF subscriber Bookings (click on the word "Bookings")
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University of Adelaide Reconciliation Week Forum and BBQ
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A panel comprising the Vice-Chancellor & President, Professor James McWha, Professor Roger Thomas (Dean, Wilto Yerlo), Professor Peter Buckskin (Co-Chair, Reconciliation SA), & Jan Chorley (Co-Chair, Reconciliation SA). The topic is: Reconciliation, what have we achieved? Where to from here after statements of commitment, the march over bridges and the Prime Minister saying sorry?
Followed by a FREE BBQ & performance by the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) 12-1pm, Goodman Lawns.
Date: Thursday 3 June 2010
Forum Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm Location: Bonython Hall, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace FREE community event
BBQ Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm Location: Goodman Crescent Lawns, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace FREE community event
