National Reconciliation Week: Be a Voice for Generations
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National Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June) is a time to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and explore how we can all contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
This year’s theme, 'Be a Voice for Generations, encourages all Australians to use their power, their words, and their vote to create a better, more just Australia for all of us.
Honouring and celebrating National Reconciliation Week is aligned with the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan, and we encourage our community to support the event and broaden their understanding with a range of free activities in the City.
Film screenings
Stuff the British Stole Sit down for a special screening from the ABC series, Stuff the British Stole, and learn about the story of Yagan, a Noongar warrior from Western Australia, and the decades long search for his remains and the fight to bring him home. Featuring Aboriginal activist Ken Colbung, whose research was instrumental to the cause.
Monday 29 May 6pm – 7:30pm Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre Rocca Way, WannerooBook your place
The Grey Line Hear the moving story of Helen Dwyer in this documentary by local filmmaker Scott Quayle. Forcibly removed from her parents under Government policy and raised by a middle-class family in Perth, learn of Helen’s struggle to belong, feeling neither black nor white, but grey. Scott Quayle and Helen Dwyer will be available for questions following the screening.
Wednesday 31 May 6:00 – 7:30pm Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre Rocca Way, WannerooBook your place
Wanneroo Regional Museum
Ignite your children’s interest in Aboriginal culture through play with a selection of Aboriginal dolls from Karda Products as well as colouring and craft activities. Or browse a display on Waitj (Emu) Dreaming to better understand the Aboriginal peoples connection to the natural world.
Available during museum opening hours all through National Reconciliation Week.
Libraries
Build your understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through books!
All City libraries will host a display of culturally informative books to suit both young and old, available to read in the library or borrow to enjoy at home.
Young ones can also have fun with activity sheets and stamps featuring Aboriginal artwork or discover captivating books online through Storybox.
Available during library opening hours all through National Reconciliation Week.