National Reconciliation Week: 27 May – 3 June

National Reconciliation Week 2020: In this together, online, and ongoing

The IEU shares this event with respect and will continue to share information throughout National Reconciliation Week.

Introduction from Reconciliation Australia Website

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2020 will be celebrated entirely online, a way of life we have all become very familiar with in the past couple of months.

“As this year’s National Reconciliation Week theme says, we are In this together,” said Reconciliation Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Karen Mundine. That theme is resonating now in ways we could not have foreseen but it reminds us whether in a crisis or in reconciliation, we are all in this together! Our program of online events and activities mean we can still be In this together while being apart.”

“The anniversary dates which mark National Reconciliation Week (NRW) are significant milestones for reconciliation: 27 May – the 1967 Referendum, and 3 June – the High Court Mabo decision.

“Like other important dates we commemorate, the purpose remains the same even if the way we mark it is different,” said Ms Mundine

Author: Liz Willis – www.reconciliation.org.au/national-reconciliation-week-2020-in-this-together-online-and-ongoing/

Events, Resources and Links

Books, News & Events

CONNECTION THROUGH STORYTELLING IN NRW2020

The joy gained from reading a great book cannot be underestimated – even more so if that story is shared! #NRW2020 is a great opportunity to host a virtual book club, and share in the many tales, lives and perspectives of Australia’s first storytellers.

Novels to non-fiction, poetry to prose, we have collected a range of some of the most mind-expanding and heart-capturing stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors to get you started.

Look for a book here

Our IEU President, Britta Jureckson (Learning Support Teacher – Pembroke School) also recommends these titles:

Events

20 ways to be in this together in 2020

By Liz Willis – Reconciliation Australia

From online events, to films, book club, colouring-in, and learning something…here are some ways you can be #InThisTogether2020. All times AEST. You can find out the most up to date info on our socials.

1. Connect online for the National Acknowledgement of Country at 12 pm Wednesday 27 May

2. Tune in for a live debate: Reconciliation Bridge Walks of 2000: Paving the path for reconciliation, Facebook Live 12pm Thursday 28 May

3. In Concert Together: Busby Marou, Alice Skye & Jimblah hosted by Christine Anu on Facebook Live and ABC Radio 9.05pm Friday 29 May

4. Capture the QR code on the printed poster with your phone’s camera to make the artwork come alive

5. Host an online screening of a Reconciliation Film Club documentary

6. Read your virtual copy of Reconciliation News May 2020 on our website

7. Host a virtual book club or reading room with our reconciliation Look for a Book reading list

8. Download the NRW 2020 video conference background to display in your virtual meetings

9. Download the poster to display in your front window. Share a picture on social with tags: #InThisTogether2020 and #NRW2020

10. Groove out or chill with our reconciliation channel on Indigitube during Reconciliation Week.

11. Learn more about Nikita Ridgeway’s artwork, Reconciliation, a continuing journey of growth and togetherness for NRW 2020

12. Read the Uluru Statement from the Heart and share with your friends

13. Learn about the history of the Reconciliation Bridge Walks, held across Australia 20 years ago

14. Share your photos and memories of the Reconciliation Bridge Walks on social with the hashtags: #InThisTogether2020 and #NRW2020

15. Watch the documentary In My Blood it Runs via Vimeo and check out their free screenings for schools

16. Follow Reconciliation Australia on social on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

17. Cook a dish using native ingredients from your local area and share a photo

18. Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and enterprises

19. Get creative and hold your own virtual NRW 2020 event with family and friends

20. Stay safe and healthy, and be involved with your local community – because we are #InThisTogether2020.

*(all times AEST)

Resources & Links

Early Learning

https://www.narragunnawali.org.au/curriculum-resource/189/lets-talk-about-the-theme-for-nrw-2020-early-learning

https://reconciliationsa.org.au/uncategorized/activity-reconciliation-challenge-early-childhood/

Primary

Little J & Big Cuz

Little J, he’s five and Big Cuz, she’s nine. They’re a couple of Indigenous Australian kids living with their Nanna and Old Dog. Little J and Big Cuz are busy with the ups and downs of playground and classroom. There’s always something surprising going on whether it’s at school, in the backyard…or beyond. The gaps in Nanna’s ramshackle fence lead to Saltwater, Desert and Freshwater Country. With the help of Nanna and their teacher Ms Chen, Little J and Big Cuz are finding out all about culture, community and country.

https://www.littlejandbigcuz.com.au/watch

https://www.narragunnawali.org.au/curriculum-resource/190/lets-talk-about-the-theme-for-nrw-2020-primary

https://reconciliationsa.org.au/uncategorized/activity-reconciliation-challenge-primary-students/