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Reconciliation Breakfast
Why reconciliation makes good business sense

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 2009, The Right Honourable Michael Harbison, Lord Mayor of Adelaide 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 Honourable Jay Weatherill MP, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation.

Lew Owens, Reconciliation Ambassador and Chief Executive Officer of ETSA Utilities and John Reid, General Manager Football Operations, Adelaide Football Club will then speak about their commitment to reconciliation through creating an inclusive, respectful and cultural competent environment that has led to outstanding results for their organisations.

Date: Wednesday 27 May
Location: National Wine Centre
Time: 7am for 7:10am start to 9am
Cost: $55 per person/
$500 tables of 10
Bookings: Essential. Download booking form
Contact: Rosslyn Cox, State Manager, Reconciliation SA
T: 8302 0493
M: 0422 953 971
E: reconciliationsa@yahoo.com.au

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 and ETSA Utilities

Date: Friday 29 May
Location: Rundle Mall, Adelaide
Time: 10am to 4pm
FREE community event

The Dreaming Tent

The Dreaming Tent at the South Australian Museum will create a space for cultural learning and sharing.

The Tent will be used for storytelling, readings by Aboriginal authors and two public forums. The first panel discussion, Black words white spaces (download poster), will focus on the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and characters in literature. The second discussion, Bite Me (download poster), a gallery floor talk in the Flinders University Art Museum at the State Library, will focus on the breadth, depth and evolution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.

The activities in the Tent will be complimented by tours of the Museum’s Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery (1:30pm and 2:45pm), the Flinders University City Gallery at the State Library and the Art Gallery of South Australia's collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.

Hands on workshops for schools at the Museum
The Museum will offer workshops for junior and primary school students in the Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery with the museum’s Education team at 10am, 11am and 12pm. The workshops will include 30 minutes hands on session with artefacts and 30 minutes to explore the Gallery. Places are very limited. Bookings are essential through Christina at the Museum on 8207 7429.

Tour of the Art Gallery of South Australia
In honour of Reconciliation Week there will be a Free Guided Tour at the AGSA on Friday 29 May at Noon departing from the Info Desk near the Cafe. Lorraine Franzin will be looking at the depiction of Indigenous people in works of art from colonial times'. Please feel welcome to come along and show your support for Reconciliation.

The Dreaming Tent is Proudly supported by Bank SA, the SA Museum, the SA Writers Centre, the Art Gallery of SA and the Flinders University Art Museum - City Gallery at the State Library.

Date: Friday 29 May
Location: South Australian Museum, North Terrace, Adelaide

• Hands on workshops: 10am, 11am, and 12pm
• Story telling: 10am to 12pm
• Tour of the Art Gallery, 12pm
  
• Panel discussion, Black words white spaces (download poster): 12:30pm to 1:30pm
• Tours of the Museum: 1:30pm, 2:45pm
  
• Floor talk, Bite Me (download poster): 1:45pm to 2:45pm
  
• Readings: 3pm to 4pm

FREE community event

Contact: Rosslyn Cox, State Manager, Reconciliation SA
T: 8302 0493
M: 0422 953 971
E: reconciliationsa@yahoo.com.au

Walk for Reconciliation

Demonstrate your commitment to reconciliation as you experience the Kaurna culture along the Kaurna walking trail. Walkers will be appropriately and ceremonially Welcomed onto Kaurna Land at Elder Park before embarking on a walk along the Torrens River to Pinky Flat.

Allow 90 minutes for the walk to truly appreciate the cultural significance of markers along the route.

A family fun fair will be organised at Pinky Flat from 11am. Walkers can enjoy performances, take part in games and share a BBQ. If you're not up for the walk, you're welcome none the less at the family fun day!

Date: Saturday 30 May
Location: Elder Park, King William Street, Adelaide
Time: Walkers meet at 9am for 10am start
Or meet at Pinky Flat at 11am to family fun fair
FREE community event with maps and t-shirts available to purchase.
Contact: Rosslyn Cox, State Manager, Reconciliation SA
T: 8302 0493
M: 0422 953 971
E: reconciliationsa@yahoo.com.au