ANTaR Ways to Engage – National Reconciliation Week 2022
Take Action – Cultural Heritage Protection & Native Title (30 Years of Mabo)
Show up – Rec Week 2022 events
Vic
21 May @ 12pm - 4pm AEST
Federation Square for pre-match activities and live entertainment followed by the iconic “Long Walk” to the G.
May 21 @ 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm AEST
DREAMTIME AT THE 'G - RICHMOND FC
Richmond Football Club will host Essendon in the marquee match up - Dreamtime at the 'G.
May 26 @ 4:30 pm - June 3 @ 9:30 pm AEST
THE CENTRAL VICTORIAN INDIGENOUS FILM FESTIVAL
The City of Greater Bendigo, various venues, Bendigo, Victoria
The Central Victorian Indigenous Film Festival is back in 2022 to celebrate National Reconciliation Week.
May 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm AEST
MOTHER TONGUE - DR VICKI COUZENS PUBLIC ARTWORK OPENING
Tarneit Community Learning Centre 150 Sunset Views Boulevard, Tarneit VIC 3029, Victoria
As part of National Reconciliation Week, join us for the launch of a new public artwork ‘Mother Tongue'.
27 May @12:30pm AEST
First Nations rapper, record label owner, comedy writer, actor, and author, Adam Briggs is the guest orator for this year’s National Reconciliation Week Oration. This event will be livestreamed.
30 May @ 3pm - 5pm AEST
Library at The Dock, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade Docklands
Exploring the mental health impacts of racism, The Ripple Effect interviews sports stars who have experienced racism, told through the story of St Kilda legend Nicky Winmar and other athletes of colour.
May 31 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEST
COMMUNITY TALK - TRUTH-TELLING AND RECONCILIATION
Kyneton Town Hall 129 Mollison Street, Kyneton, Victoria
Special guest speakers Brent Ryan, Assistant Director Education at Yoorrook Justice Commission, and Nicole Findlay CEO Reconciliation Victoria.
31 May @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm AEST
RECONCILIATION, CHANGE & PARTNERSHIPS
Forum Theatre (153), Arts West - North Wing (148A), University of Melbourne
The panellists will examine the complexities of reconciliation, their relationship with ‘bravery’, and how to make impactful change through partnerships. This is an interactive event and will include audience Q&A.
2 June @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm AEST
A personal collection of stories, poems and scar tree photographs by respected Gunditjmara Elder, Uncle Jim Berg.
June 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm AEST
MABO DAY 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Federation Square, Melbourne, Victoria
Celebrate the musical traditions and history of the Torres Strait, with the launch of Jessie Lloyd’s Ailan Songs project. Jessie will be joined by Songwomen from the Torres Strait and a six-piece band. In the case of wet weather, this free concert will be moved from the main stage at Fed Square to The Edge (also Fed Square). Keep your tickets to gain entry.
June 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm AEST
NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK STORYTIME!
Donald Hub 70 Wood Street, Donald, Victoria
Join us for a reconciliation themed story time, craft activities and a free morning tea.
NSW
May 19 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEST
NGALU WARRAWI MARRI (WE STAND STRONG)
Australian Museum: 1 William Street, Sydney, New South Wales
A free event of live music, tours, workshops and more celebrating the continued resistance and ongoing resilience of First Nations Peoples.
26 May from 10am-3pm
Old Government House, Parramatta Park
Join to listen to the history and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a smoking ceremony, performances and more.
26 and 28 May from 10am to 11:30am
RECONCILIATION WEEK ABORIGINAL CULTURAL TOUR
The Royal Botanic Garden, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW 2000
Visitors will have the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the richly diverse history and cultures of the First Nations Peoples of Australia as well as learn about the political milestones that Reconciliation Week commemorates.
28 May All Day
Unkya Reserve, Eungai (Nambucca Valley)
The annual Saltwater Freshwater Festival, is a unique and much-loved event attracting a broad spectrum of the Mid North Coast community.
May 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm AEST
Coogee Beach 35 Blaxland Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Join us as we celebrate National Reconciliation Week.
May 28 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm AEST
GAI-MARIAGAL DAY AT GEORGES HEIGHTS (FREE)
The Landship Headland Park Artist Precinct near Read Place and Frenchy’s Café, Georges Heights, Mosman, New South Wales
Georges Heights, Mosman is hosting Gai-mariagal Day (28 May) – a special showcase of First Nations performers, educators, and artists.
May 29 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm AEST
ANTAR ARMIDALE – ANNUAL RECONCILIATION BRIDGE WALK
Visitor Information Centre 82 Marsh St, Armidale, Armidale, New South Wales
ANTAR Armidale Annual Reconciliation Bridge Walk.
30 May @10:00 am – 11:00 am AEST
AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE SCREENING
Produced in 1998 by the Women’s Reconciliation Network (WRN). Followed by a panel discussion featuring original members of the project team who made the original theme and University leadership. The panel will focus on acts of reconciliation – then and now.
June 2 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am AEST
THE CENTRAL COAST RECONCILIATION GATHERING
Leagues Club park Gosford Leagues Club Park, Georgiana Terrace, Gosford NSW, Australia, Gosford, New South Wales
Celebrate culture and acknowledge the Reconciliation movement in this public gathering.
ACT
May 30 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm GMT
National Arboretum, Canberra Forest Dr, Canberra, ACT
The fifth annual Reconciliation Day in Canberra will be celebrated on Monday 30 May 2022 at the National Arboretum.
Qld
May 25 @ 11:00 am - June 3 @ 10:00 pm AEST
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 2022 PROGRAM
Various locations, the University of Queensland, St Lucia campus and online https://campuses.uq.edu.au/st-lucia, St Lucia, Queensland
UQ is excited to offer a full program of events, panel discussions and activities to celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2022.
May 29 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm AEST
Gallery of Modern Art Stanley Place, South Brisbane, Queensland
On this tour, you’ll hear from First Nations storytellers and creatives as they highlight artworks from QAGOMA’s Indigenous Australian Art.
May 29 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm AEST
ANNUAL SORRY DAY COMMEMORATION IN THE BALAANGALA GARDENS.
Balaangala Gardens 98 Yoorala Street, The Gap, Brisbane, Queensland
In the beautiful Balaangala Gardens, remember, reflect and participate in this shared journey of healing. Share a cuppa together afterwards.
June 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm AEST
AN EVENING WITH: DR NORITTA MORSEU-DIOP (WELCOME TO COUNTRY - GAYA KERRY CHARLTON)
Queensland Councils Union 16 Peel Street, South Brisbane, Queensland
We Invite YOU for a National Reconciliation Week Event! An Evening With: Dr Noritta Morseu-Diop (Welcome to Country: Gaya Kerry Charlton)
SA
May 27 @ 6:30 am - 9:00 am ACST
NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK BREAKFAST 2022
Adelaide Convention Centre Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide SA
Each year Reconciliation SA hosts the Annual National Reconciliation Week (NRW) Breakfast to launch NRW week in South Australia.
May 27 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ACST
Niipu-Niipu Wama / Morton Park Morton Road, Christie Downs, South Australia
A community event for all to promote this year's National Reconciliation Week theme: Be Brave. Make Change.
May 27 @ 11:00 am - June 3 @ 2:00 pm ACST
South Australian Museum North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia
Join the SA Museum staff as they read their favourite books from Aboriginal and Torres Straight island authors.
May 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ACST
NUNGA SCREEN 2022 - GAWLER CIVIC CENTRE
Gawler Civic Centre 89-91 Murray Street, Gawler, South Australia
Nunga Screen is a free short film showcase that shares and celebrates First Nations culture, stories and language through film.
June 3 @ 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm ACST
NGUYANGUYA MURI WAMANGKA (RECONCILIATION IN THE PARK)
Pinky Flat, Tarntanya Wama War Memorial Drive, Adelaide, South Australia
Reconciliation SA is delighted to present a major, outdoor, free community event - Nguyanguya muri wamangka (Reconciliation in the Park).
NT
May 19 @ 7:00 pm - May 28 @ 7:00 pm ACST
JARRADAH GOORAGULLI – DANCE OF THE BROLGAS BY KATHY MILLS (CO-WRITTEN WITH JADA ALBERTS)
Brown's Mart 12 Smith Street, Darwin, Northern Territory
Jarradah Gooragulli – Dance of the Brolgas blends dance, spoken word, and moving image in a special performance event not to be missed.
May 31 @ 5:30 PM ACST
This year’s speaker is Patricia Turner AM, CEO of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).
Tas
June 1 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am AEST
NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK BREAKFASTS
Tasman Room Wrest Point Hobart Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay, Tasmania
Listen to young First Nations people talk about what is important to them about our Constitution and as emerging leaders.
Help get the word out – Host a Screening
Organise a screening of one of these deadly films in your community, workplace or school for Reconciliation Week 2022.
A screening of Take Heart: Deadly Heart will help raise awareness for RHD and start conversations about the solutions to eliminate this disease in Australia by 2030.
We must demand an end to the harmful and discriminatory policies driving inequality for First Nations people in this country. Register to host a screening of Incarceration Nation today.
Host an in-person or virtual cinema screening of In My Blood It Runs for your network and start a conversation about the issues faced by First Nations children like Dujuan in Australia.
Donate & buy Blak
- Support a non-profit organisation working for First Nations justice or life equality.
- Shop with a First Nations-owned business this Rec Week (or any time).
Take Action – Cultural Heritage Protection & Native Title (30 Years of Mabo)
Learn more about ANTaR’s current campaigns for Cultural Heritage Protection and Native Title (30 Years of Mabo) and find out ways to support.
Sea of Hands
Create a Sea of Hands in your community for Reconciliation Week (or any time). The Sea of Hands has been a symbol of solidarity with First Nations communities for 25 years.
To find out more and book a visit: https://antar.org.au/seaofhands