Every year workplaces, schools, early learning services, community groups, reconciliation groups, and people right across the country host a whole range of activities and events during National Reconciliation Week (NRW).
Check out the events below and see how you can mark NRW at an event near you.
The dates for NRW are the same each year; 27 May to 3 June.
Please note: the events posted below are not the responsibility of Reconciliation Australia. If you have any questions regarding an event, please contact the organisers.
An opportunity to immerse yourself in Taungurung Country, history and culture to celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2024.
Glenelg Shire Council invites the community to share and reflect on our collective reconciliation journey.
A Tale of 3 Cancers: Medical research seminar outlining biological and therapeutic reasons that Aboriginal communities have poorer cancer outcomes.
The panel will explore the scientific and cultural significance behind the traditional Indigenous technique of constructing stone-walled intertidal fish traps.
Unlocking the power of Indigenous co-design and intervention: Transformative outcomes through authentic collaboration.
Let’s come together to learn, understand and build relationships of respect and trust - Now More Than Ever.
Smoking ceremony, cultural dancers, MDAS organisation stalls, guest speakers, goodie bags, free lunch and much more
Fostering an inclusive community culture, coming together for some traditional food, a friendly yarn and good company.
Nunga Screen in Gawler is a free short film showcase that shares the works of First Nations film makers.
Bird in Hand Welcomes First Nations Artists in Residence, Lisa Khan and Megan Lyons, to their Adelaide Hills Cellar Door.
The Aboriginal story is buried deep beneath the accepted narrative. Aboriginal filmmaker Trisha Morton-Thomas bites back.
Join Adbri and expand our knowledge of First Nation culture through a free Introduction to Aboriginal Art Class. Bookings essential.
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Paul Girrawah House has multiple First Nation ancestries from the South-East Canberra region, including the Ngambri-Ngurmal (Walgalu), Pajong (Gundungurra), Wallabollooa (Ngunnawal) and Erambie/Brungle (Wiradyuri) family groups.
Paul acknowledges his diverse First Nation history, he particularly identifies as a descendant of Onyong aka Jindoomang from Weereewaa (Lake George) and Henry ‘Black Harry’ Williams from Namadgi who were both multilingual, essentially Walgalu-Ngunnawal-Wiradjuri speaking warriors and Ngunnawal–Wallaballooa man William Lane aka ‘Billy the Bull’ - Murrjinille.
Paul was born at the old Canberra hospital in the centre of his ancestral country and strongly acknowledges his First Nation matriarch ancestors, in particular his mother Dr Aunty Matilda House-Williams and grandmother, Ms Pearl Simpson-Wedge.
Paul completed a Bachelor of Community Management from Macquarie University, and Graduate Certificate in Wiradjuri Language, Culture and Heritage and Management from CSU.
Paul provided the Welcome to Country for the 47th Opening of Federal Parliament in 2022. Paul is Board Director, Ngambri Local Aboriginal Land Council, Member Indigenous Reference Group, National Museum of Australia and Australian Government Voice Referendum Engagement Group.
Paul works on country with the ANU, First Nations Portfolio as a Senior Community Engagement Officer
Reconciliation Australia acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website contains images or names of people who have passed away.
