National Reconciliation Week (Start) HistoryNational Reconciliation Week (NRW) celebrates the respectful relationship between the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and all other Australians. The week consists of two different celebrations that mark milestones in the reconciliation journey: Mabo Day and the Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum both of which represent important dates in Australia's history and recognised the indigenous and their rights.
National Reconciliation Week is celebrated annually between May 27 and June 3 in an effort to celebrate and build on the mutually respective relationship between this group of Aboriginals and other Australians. National Reconciliation Week (Start) Facts & Quotes- The theme for NRW in 2016 is Our History, Our Story, Our Future.
- The Australian economy would be $24 billion better off in 2031 if Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experienced the same health, education and employment outcomes as other Australians
- In the 2006 Australia Census, 455,028 people identified themselves as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin. This number comprises 2.3% of the total population.
- If the circumstances of Indigenous Australians improved to match those of other Australians, government revenue in 2029 would be $4.6 billion higher and government expenditures in 2029 in key portfolios relevant to Indigenous Australians would be $3.7 billion lower.
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong . - Mahatma Ghandi
National Reconciliation Week (Start) Top Events and Things to Do- Raise awareness for the week on social media using hashtags such as #NRW2016, #reconcile, #aboriginalrights and #maboday.
- Host a community Reconciliation BBQ or Reconciliation Breakfast featuring indigenous cuisine commonly referred to as Bush Tucker. Many of these foods used local animals and plants to create dishes.
- Go on an aboriginal heritage walk or cultural tour in your nearby city centre. Many different Australian Aboriginal organisations run these types of activities in partnership with local peoples.
- Practice forgiveness with someone important this week. Pick up the phone and give a call to someone who deserves to be forgiven for a past mistake.
- Watch a movie about reconciliation and forgiveness. Some of our favourites: Warrior (2011), Pieces of April (2003), Departures (2008) and The Descendants (2011).
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