Some Great Events In Reconciliation Week 27 May-3 June

Reconciliation Week runs from May 27 – June 3 every year and currently state reconciliation councils exist in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania (not staffed) and Queensland (not staffed). Click below for links to Reconciliation organisations and Reconciliation Week Calendars of Events:

* New South Wales
* Victoria
* South Australia
* Tasmania (not staffed)
* Queensland (not staffed)

Donna from Reconciliation Vic says there is a great line-up of gigs, forums, exhibitions and other public events running in Victoria over the next few weeks, with communities coming together following the National Apology earlier in the year.

Some highlights include…

RECONCILIATE 08: Dreaming Together at Federation Square on Friday 23 May featuring Tjimba and the Yung Warriors and SISTA SHE.

The Long Walk and the AFL ‘Dreamtime @ the G’ Match between Essendon and Richmond on Saturday 24 May. Join Michael Long and Stolen Generations members at Federation Square for entertainment and a walk to the MCG.

Unfinished Business: Reparations, Rehabilitation and Restitution. Commemorating 10 years of Sorry Day on Monday 26 May at Federation Square.

Kangoo Bambadin: Concert for Culture featuring Archie Roach, Dan Sultan, Peter Rotumah, Richard Frankland and more on Friday 30 May in Dandenong.
Groove 4 Reconciliation with The Maza Sisters and Ross Hannaford Trio on Sunday 1 June in Geelong.

La Mama Poetica: Poems for reconciliation on Monday 2 June in Carlton.

Talk Blak Forum: ‘Land Rights: When do we want it?’ Tuesday 3 June at Federation Square.

A full calendar of events is available from the Reconciliation Victoria website.

For more Victorian info you can contact Donna by Phone: 03 9662 1645 or by Email: info@reconciliationvic.org.au.

What’s happening in your patch?