27 May to 3 June is National Reconciliation Week in Australia – it is a time to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements.

Today, and every day, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We honour the deep connection First Peoples have to Country and value their ongoing contribution to caring for our lands, waters, and skies.

This year’s theme – Be a Voice for Generations – encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives. For the work of generations past, and the benefit of generations future, we must act today for a more just, equitable and reconciled country for all.

To mark the occasion, there are numerous events scheduled across Australia. Here are a few events taking place near us.

Sydney

• 27 May: City of Sydney Tribal Warrior Cultural Cruise
• 27 May: Sorry Day Stolen Generations Community Gathering
• 28 May: Reckoning, Not Reconciliation, Stan Grant and Teela Reid at Sydney Writer’s Festival
• 29 May: Truth and Reconciliation: Three Historical Journeys at the Australian National Maritime Museum
• 1 June: Politics in The Pub at Leichhardt Bowlo with Uluru Youth Dialogue Co-Chair Bridget Cama
• 4 June: Wulaba Track, Glades Bay Riverwalk, Gladesville

Canberra

• 14 May–16 June: On Becoming Exhibition by Jessika Spencer, hosted by Cox Architecture
• 29 May: ACT Reconciliation Day at the National Arboretum
• 31 May: Reconciliation Place Artwork Tour with Roslyn Hull
• 3 June: Native Plant and Traditional Tools Workshop with Dreamtime Connections
• 22 June: Australian National University ANU Reconciliation Lecture by Professor Tom Calma AO

Melbourne

• 29 May: Melbourne Quarter Welcome to County and Djarlo Dancers
• 26 May–3 June: Yalinguth App Walking Tour, Fitzroy
• 29 May: Melbourne Quarter Pop Up Market and Weaving Workshops
• 31 May: First Knowledges – Astronomy with Krystal De Napoli
• 1 June: Djirri Djirri dancers at Wesley Place
• 3 June: TarraWarra Museum of Art Weaving Workshop with Jenine Godwin-Thompson
• 3 June: Mabo Day Concert, Federation Square