May is an exciting time for culture as we see Reconciliation Week and Mabo Day events around the country. The Allambi team are currently looking at connecting with other NGOs to participate in a film around the theme “More than a word. Reconciliation takes action”. It also marks the 20th year of celebrating and recognising Reconciliation in Australia.
The dates for National Reconciliation Week remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.
Up and coming events:
A brief history:
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) started as the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation in 1993 (the International Year of the World’s Indigenous Peoples) and was supported by Australia’s major faith communities. In 1996, the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation launched Australia’s first National Reconciliation Week. In 2001, Reconciliation Australia was established to continue to provide national leadership on reconciliation. In the same year, approximately 300,000 people walked across Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of National Reconciliation Week-and subsequently across bridges in cities and towns-to show their support for reconciliation. Today, National Reconciliation Week is celebrated in workplaces, schools and early learning services, community organisations and groups, and by individuals Australia-wide. Hundreds of NRW events are held each year.
Ngangkari Traditional Aboriginal Healers
Further to this we would like to tell everyone about the four workshops run by the Ngangkari Traditional Aboriginal Healers who are coming to the Hunter.
There are limited spots but those that would be interested please contact Ron Robinson.
There are 4 workshops listed below with dates and locations.
Monday the 31st of May, @ WeCare- Allied Health Building, Unit 1/500 High St, Maitland, NSW
Tuesday the 1st of June, @ Yamuloong Centre, 71 Prospect Rd, Garden Suburbs
Wednesday the 2nd of June, @ Karuah Mission-Town Hall
Friday the 4th of June, @ Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Service, 38a Samdon St, Hamilton NSW
Ron Robinson Contact details 0437 842 799