A Voice for Generations

23 May 2023

By OCULUS

A photograph looking up the trunk of a tree to a sparse canopy above. The tree park is smooth with a red tinge, and the branches are wiggle-y. Blue sky and clouds are overhead.

Image: Eora Country

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

Graphic text reading "Be a Voice for Generations" in red and navy on a light pink background.

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