National Reconciliation Week commences this week and the official 2021 theme is:
More than a word. Reconciliation takes action!
So what’s it all about and what action can you, an everyday Australian, take?
National Reconciliation Week commences this week and the official 2021 theme is:
More than a word. Reconciliation takes action!
So what’s it all about and what action can you, an everyday Australian, take?
We sat down with Evolve’s Co-Directors and Cultural Awareness educators, Aunty Munya Andrews and Carla Rogers and asked for their advice. Drawing from their tried-and-tested Seven Steps to Practical Reconciliation™ framework, they’ve identified Seven Actions for Allies which we’ve shared below. But first, let’s find out more about NRW.
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving Reconciliation in Australia.
The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the Reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.
You can learn more about NRW at: nrw.reconciliation.org.au
The official NRW theme this year urges everyone to take action and it reminds us we all have a role to play.
By taking action we can collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures.
2021 marks almost three decades of Australia’s formal Reconciliation process. We still have a long way to go but the good news is there are lots of simple, practical steps we can all take to create a kinder, more inclusive Australia.
Evolve’s inspirational ‘Seven Actions for Allies’ online learning experiences have been designed to help you and your organisation acknowledge NRW and enhance your cultural awareness training.
Whether an individual, small team or large organisation, we’ve got you covered with the following options:
Only 1/30 people in Australia is Indigenous – we can’t leave it to that one person to make a difference. For Reconciliation to happen, we all need to step up and take action.
So what action will you take? Help inspire others by sharing your commitments in the comments.