National Reconciliation Week 2021
National Reconciliation Week 2021
National Reconciliation Week ran from the 27th May - 3rd June, 2021. The theme was "More than an action. Reconciliation takes action", a theme very fitting to the work of ERA For Change. The EREA and ERA For Change community engaged in numerous activities and initiatives during NRW.
Reconciliation Australia hosted a national seminar for the EREA network focused on “How to be an Ally of First Nations Peoples: Exploring the Narragunnawali Take Action Against Racism RAP Action.” Julie Bover led an insightful discussion about how we can take action to support the First Nations communities in our own schools and lives. Thank you to Reconciliation Australia for hosting this event.
Reconciliation Australia hosted a national seminar for the EREA network focused on “How to be an Ally of First Nations Peoples: Exploring the Narragunnawali Take Action Against Racism RAP Action.” Julie Bover led an insightful discussion about how we can take action to support the First Nations communities in our own schools and lives. Thank you to Reconciliation Australia for hosting this event.
Petition: A call for action to be taken on the Uluru Statement from the Heart
Edmund Rice College in Wollongong created a petition calling for the Prime Minister, the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, all First Nations Senators and Members of Parliament to adhere to four demands, including listening to the voices on the demands of Aboriginal people, particularly highlighted in the Uluru Statement from the Heart, as well as the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples making Australia a nation where the rights of Aboriginal people are endorsed and upheld.
You can read and sign the petition here: http://chng.it/QjD2wVy4Fk
You can read and sign the petition here: http://chng.it/QjD2wVy4Fk
Acknowledgement of Country
St Laurence's College created a video discussing the importance of an Acknowledgement of Country with the Turrbal Tribe of Brisbane.
What Does Reconciliation Week Mean to You?
Rostrevor College's Indigenous students explain what Reconciliation Week means to them and describe their Rostrevor journey.
NRW Activities
Here are some ways that students and staff can engage in National Reconciliation Week:
- Read the list of 20 actions for reconciliation from Reconciliation Australia: https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/actions-for-reconciliation/
- Read the Reconciliation Australia Barometer Summary Report: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/australian_reconciliation_barometer_-2020_summary-report_web_spread.pdf
- Read the Reconciliation Australia Barometer Report: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/australian_reconciliation_barometer_2020_-full-report_web.pdf
- Watch the Reconciliation Australia video: 2021 - More than a Word. Reconciliation Takes Action. - YouTube
- Read about the 2021 NRW theme: Home - National Reconciliation Week 2021
- Educate yourself about reconciliation: What is Reconciliation? | Reconciliation Australia
- Download and display the Reconciliation Australia banner: Posters and Resources 2021 - National Reconciliation Week 2021
- Participate in an event hosted by Reconciliation Australia: Upcoming Events – National Reconciliation Week 2021
- Follow Reconciliation Australia on social media and subscribe to their email updates
- Host a school assembly about NRW. The assembly could be about Caring for Country or the importance of an Acknowledgement of Country
- Read about the Uluru Statement from the Heart: https://ulurustatement.org/the-statement/
- Sign and share the ERC and ERA For Change petition: Petition · A call for action to be taken on the Uluru Statement from the Heart · Change.org
- Support Edmund Rice Centre’s campaign to email the Prime Minister to support a First Nations Voice to Parliament: Email Prime Minister Scott Morrison and ask him to support a First Nations Voice to Parliament | EMAIL PM SCOTT MORRISON AND ASK HIM TO SUPPORT A FIRST NATIONS VOICE TO PARLIAMENT (good.do)
- Participate in the ERA For Change national seminar on “How to be an Ally of First Nations Peoples: Exploring the Narragunnawali Take Action Against Racism RAP Action.”
- Invite a local representative to speak at your school
- Celebrate local Indigenous artist(s) around your school
- Wear an Aboriginal tie with funds going towards your local Indigenous community
- Hold a Welcome to Country before each school event, assembly, meeting, or sport activity
- Write a letter to your local MP or newspaper about the importance of reconciliation, advocating an issue in your local area, or sharing a story.
- Get involved in NRW events or host your own
- Having a conversation with your local Indigenous community
- Host a smoking ceremony
- Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and enterprises
- Watch a video or listen to a podcast on https://www.indigitube.com.au/ or https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/reconciliationfilmclub
- Share your NRW activities on social media. Use the #nrw2021 hashtag and tag @eraforchange.
- Staff can explore the Narragunnawali website: Narragunnawali - Narragunnawali Home
- Staff can participate in a Narragunnawali webinar: Narragunnawali - Webinars
