National Reconciliation Week Events - Keep the Flame Alive

National Reconciliation Week 2001 will be celebrated in hundreds of events all round Australia, in major cities, in towns, and in small communities. They range from concerts and lectures to picnics, barbecues and prayer services.

Listed here are a small selection of events for which Reconciliation Australia has received specific details, but we know that many other events are planned. Watch your local papers or ring your local council or reconciliation group to find out what's happening in your area.

ACT | Northern Territory | NSW | Victoria | South Australia

The Body Shop ‘Flame of Reconciliation’
The Body Shop will launch its ‘Flame of Reconciliation’ candles campaign on Sunday 27 May. The candles will be on sale at all stores of The Body Shop and $2 from each sale will go to Reconciliation Australia.

ACT
The Chief Minister will hold an NRW reception.

NORTHERN TERRITORY
Reconciliation Day, Darwin
Reconciliation Day at Sanderson High School, Wulagi, Darwin on Wednesday 30 May from 8 am. There will be music, food, theatre, workshops and a football match all around the themes ‘Building on achievements’ and ‘Responsibilities for the future’.
CONTACT: Patrick Macintyre (08) 8941 3373.

Library Display, Alice Springs
The Alice Springs Public Library will mount a special reconciliation display during NRW.

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NSW
NSW Reconciliation Dinner
Hosted by the NSW Reconciliation Council on June 2, at the Westin hotel, Martin Place, Sydney. Speakers include Mick Dodson, Kim Beazley and the NSW Governor, Marie Bashir.
CONTACT Terry Whittaker (02) 9699 2000.

Bayagul Exhibition
At the Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St, Ultimo Sydney, this exhibition of Contemporary Indigenous Communication reveals aspects of Indigenous Australian identities as they are expressed through today’s technologies and industries. Website www.phm.gov.au. Special school programs will feature from NRW to the end of June. For details phone: (02) 9217 0222.

Sea of Hands, Coffs Harbour
The Sea of Hands will run throughout the week. Talking circles and a family BBQ will be held on Sunday 27 May.
Shoalhaven City Council and its Aboriginal Advisory Committee:

SATURDAY 26 May 2001 - Sorry Day Prayer Service at Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Lower end Junction Street, Nowra from 10.00am to 12noon.

SATURDAY 30 June, 2001 - Shoalhaven Aboriginal Reconciliation Festival - White Sands Park, Huskisson from 10.00am to 3.00pm - Special Guests, Music, Dance, Bands, Art/Craft/information stalls, jumping castle, face painting, didgeridoo playing - theme is directed towards encouragement and celebration of young people. Free bus transport from Nowra to Huskisson - bookings essential.
CONTACT: Ruth Dane, ph:02 4429 3440.

Dubbo:
DOORWAYS Voluntary Accommodation & Support Service for young people aged
between 16 and 25 years who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our clientel consists of 50% Aboriginal young people.

WEDNESDAY 30 May 2001 - Mentor Program (linking young people with volunteer community mentors) Spit Lunch.
CONTACT: Mandy Shepherd, ph:(02) 68845254, Kiama Municipal Council, in conjunction with the Kiama Reconciliation Group:

FRIDAY 25 MAY 2001 - flag raising ceremony, with the participation of Aboriginal elders, schools, church leaders and representatives of the business community as part of a Sorry & Reconciliation Day.
CONTACT: Mario Vallejos, ph: (02) 4232 0434, Tumut Shire Council:

SUNDAY 27 MAY - National Reconciliation Week participation commencing with a church service at the Tumut Catholic Church, followed by a walk along the river walk to Pioneer Park where there will be a BBQ lunch.
CONTACT: Janet Dobbie, ph: 02 6947 0501

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VICTORIA
Melbourne Federation Festival
(Organised by Melbourne International Festival of the Arts). Will conclude with a special concert at 8 pm on 27 May at the Melbourne Concert Hall to commemorate the 1967 Referendum. Yothu Yindi will join the Australian Youth Orchestra and soprano Deborah Cheetham in a powerful program including the world premiere of Ceremony.

Ticketmaster 13 61 66.

Also on 27 May, a free celebration of Indigenous music, Beyond Survival, will feature an all-Indigenous line-up Forum Theatre, 154 Flinders St, from 1 pm to 10.30 pm.

Week of Prayer for Reconciliation
Every year since 1993, faith communities have observed the Week of Prayer as a national expression of their commitment to reconciliation. This year the Advisory Group on Faith Communities for Reconciliation have organised a multi-faith conference titled: Spirituality & Reconciliation – Justice, Healing and Belonging on 21–22 May in Geelong, Victoria.

For registration forms and more information contact:
Peter Lewis: Tel: (03) 9416 4262,
Fax: (03) 9416 4264
Email: peter.lewis@unitinged.org.au

SUNDAY 27 MAY 2001
12.00pm - 3.30pm - Community organised walk
4.00pm Inaugural Reconciliation Address - Host: Aboriginal Affairs Minister Keith Hamilton, Speaker: Geoff Clark

MONDAY 28 MAY & TUESDAY 29 MAY 2001
9.00am - 5.00pm - Showcase of Aboriginal Business. Host: Koori Business Network, Venue: Melbourne Central

WEDNESDAY 30 MAY 2001
Aboriginal Business Forum. Host: Koori Business Network, Venue: Town Hall.

FRIDAY 1 JUNE 2001
10.00am-12.30pm - Peter Clarke Annual Awards. Host: DEET, Venue:
Melbourne Museum.
12.00pm-4.30pm - Reconciliation Victoria Open Forum
CONTACT FOR ALL EVENTS: Anne Carroll, ph: (03) 9287 2513, Queenscliffe Committee for Reconciliation

SATURDAY 26 MAY 2001 - Reconciliation Walk at Queenscliff, Victoria. Meet at the Pavilion, Lower Princess Park, Queenscliff. Activities after the Walk include music by Rose Bygrave, songs from the Community Choir, Sign the Reconciliation Quilt, Weave a Wall of Friendship. Drinks provided. BBQ available.
CONTACT: Sue Longmore, ph: (03) 5258 1836

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Saturday 2 June (all day), Intercultural Community Day at Murray Bridge. 11.00 am, Sunday 27 May—Launch of a Digital Library of 8000 historical photos of Indigenous people and communities, in Rundle Mall, central Adelaide.

FRIDAY 25 MAY 2001
University Of Adelaide For Native Title And Reconciliation:
1.00-2.30pm, University Of Adelaide, Union Building by the Cloisters.
Indigenous music and dancing and speakers from Link-up.

Stepping Out On The Journey Of Healing:
7.00pm, Norwood/St Peter's Council and Clayton Wesley Church - people will walk from the Norwood/St Peters Council Chambers to the Clayton Wesley Church carrying a Reconciliation banner. The banner will include information about what local groups, schools etc. have done and plan to do for Reconciliation. The walk will be followed by a Reconciliation church service.
CONTACT: Rev Gillian Gough on 8332 1712 or Henry Chipping on 8365 7515.

SATURDAY 26 MAY 2001
Day Trip To Camp Coorong:
All day, at Mt Lofty Presbytery Church, A day trip to Camp Coorong.
CONTACT: Rev Brian Ball 8337 8517.

A Journey Of Healing To The Heart Of Adelaide:
11.00am, Victoria Square. Listen to the stories and experiences of people who meet, or have met in Victoria Square. Also have a BBQ and non-alcoholic drinks.
CONTACT: Mike Brown on 8278 1657 or Patrick Byrt 8362 1154.

Aden Ridgeway Talk And Dinner:
7.00pm, St Theodore's Anglican Church Hall, Prescott Terrace, Toorak Gardens. Senator Aden Ridgeway will speak about Reconciliation. Cost: $27.50.
CONTACT: 8371 1441

SUNDAY 27 MAY
The Ba'hai Faith Group Prayer Meeting for Reconciliation:
7.30pm, 225c The Parade, Norwood.
CONTACT: Fatteneh Scott 8364 2166.

MONDAY 28 MAY 2001
Reconciliation Week Launch
12 noon, "Otherwood", Swamp Road, Lenswood. Invitation only event.

Adelaide City Council: Victoria Square Event, 12noon-2pm, Victoria Square,
12-12.30 Kaurna Plains School Choir,
12.30-1 Traditional dance - Paitja,
1-1.30 Kaurna Plains School Choir,
1.30-2 Traditional dance - Paitja.

Voices For Peace:
5.30-7.00pm, Otherway Centre, 185 Pirie Street, Adelaide. A multi-faith prayer ritual for world peace, which will share the wisdom about forgiveness from different faith traditions relating it to the concept of peace.
CONTACT: Sister Adriana on 8261 1194 or Cindy on 8266 0683.

TUESDAY 29 MAY 2001
Journey of Healing in the West - healing mural launch:
10.30am, Port Adelaide Visitors Information Centre, 66 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide (Black Diamond Corner). View the launch of the healing mural, followed by light refreshments at the Port Adelaide Enfield Council Chambers.
CONTACT: Suzanne Elliot on 8243 5611.

Victoria Square Event: 12noon-2.00pm
12-12.30 Cook Island Dance - Te Rama Nui
12.30-1 Acoustic Guitar - Russell Ellis
1-1.30 Cook Island Dance - Te Rama Nui
1.30-2 Acoustic Guitar - Russell Ellis.

Bowden Brompton Reconciliation Group Supper:
7.00pm, Bowden Brompton Community Centre, 19 Green Street, Brompton. Supper with Aboriginal guests and a representative from local council. The group will also develop a statement and launch their banner.

Combined Church Service:
7.30pm, St Xavier's Cathedral, Wakefield Street, Adelaide.
CONTACT: Father Tony Pearson 8210 8123.

WEDNESDAY 30 MAY 2001
Parks Community Health Service/ACCHS Aboriginal Health Team Reconciliation Ceremony:
10.30am, Trafford Street (entrance to the Parks Health Service). Come to a ceremony followed by a multicultural luncheon.
CONTACT: Trevor Graham or Suzanne Elliot on 8243 5611.

Sea of Hands Performances:
11am-3pm, Flinders University, Bedford Park
CONTACT: Amy Roberts on 8201 3911.

City of Salisbury Parade:
11am-2pm, Salisbury Oval, Brown Terrace, Salisbury. Schools and individuals from the local community and government participate in a Reconciliation Parade from Salisbury Oval to Pioneer Park, Commercial Road, to see and hear indigenous and non-indigenous entertainment.
CONTACT: Vincent Buckskin on 8406 8260.

Journey Of Healing To Norwood Primary School:
11.30am, Norwood Primary School. Students, staff, parents and other interested parties will view the unveiling of a commemorative plaque in memory of the former students of the Norwood Primary School who attended the school from the Kent Town Salvation Army Boys Home.
CONTACT: Wendy Anderson on 8362 4666.

Victoria Square Event: 12noon-2pm.
12-12.30 Country Music - Betty Sumner,
12.30-1 Contemporary Music - Onslaught,
1-01.30 Country Music - Betty Sumner,
1.30-2 Contemporary Music - Onslaught.

THURSDAY 31 MAY 2001
Victoria Square Event:
12-2pm. 12-12.30 CASM Choir

Sharing Ideas And Going Forward With Reconciliation:
2-5.00pm, Centre for Life Long Learning, Sir Marcus Oliphant Building, Laffer Drive, Bedford Park 5042. Invitation only event.
CONTACT: Chris Lee on 8201 7697.

Yolgnu Boy Movie Screening
7pm, Anderson Multiplex Cinemas, corner of James and Gawler Streets, Salisbury. View 'Yolgnu Boy' and hear Mrs Shirley Piesley AM, Co-Chair State Reconciliation Council South Australia and Senator Bob McMullan speak on reconciliation. (Invitation only.)
CONTACT: Meagan Carthy on 8406 8262.

Yolgnu Boy Charity Movie Screening:
8.30-10.00pm, Anderson Multiplex Cinemas, Corner of James and Gawler Streets, Salisbury. The movie is a tale of three Aboriginal teenagers from Arnhem land.
CONTACT: Meagan Carthy on 8406 8262.

FRIDAY 1 JUNE 2001
Port Adelaide Primary School Events:
All Day, 61 Port land Road, Queenstown. Whole of school activities, assembly to show reconciliation work, invited guests and speakers.
CONTACT: Peter Mitchell or Rosa on 8240 0654.

Florey Reconciliation Task Force - Quilt Launch: 11am.
CONTACT: Tabitha on 8263 2666.

Victoria Square Event: 12-2pm
12-12.30 Traditional Dance - Tal Kin Jeri
12.30-12.40 Circus - Nunga Circus
12.40-1 Country Solo - Les Sumner
1-1.30 Traditional Dance - Tal Kin Jeri
1-1.40 Circus - Nunga Circus
1.40-2 Country Solo - Les Sumner.

Aboriginal Education Workers Graduation Event:
7pm, Hotel Adelaide, Adelaide Room. Invitation only event.
CONTACT: Vicki Wilson on 8343 6500.

Holdfast Reconciliation Group Meeting:
7.30pm, 2 Broadway, Glenelg.
CONTACT: Yvonne Allen on 8298 5810.

SATURDAY 2 JUNE 2001
Flag Raising Ceremony - City of Tea Tree Gully, Reconciliation Advisory Committee:
11am, Civic Centre, 571 Montague Road, Modbury. Flag-raising ceremony followed by morning tea.
CONTACT: Jill Fenwick on 8397 7255.

Intercultural Community Day:
11-5.30pm, Murray Bridge Racecourse. There will be traditional dancing, food, crafts and music.
CONTACT: Liz Tongerie on 8535 6211.

Salisbury High Debutante Ball:
7pm, Octagon Theatre, Firbisher Road, Elizabeth. Invitation only event.
CONTACT: Rosaland Coleman 8182 0200.

SUNDAY 3 JUNE 2001
Colebrook Tji Tji Tjuta and Blackwood Reconciliation Group Picnic Day:
12noon, Shepherds Hill Road. A family picnic including storytelling, games etc.
CONTACT: Mike and Jean Brown on 8278 1657.

SACE Achievers Celebration:
1.30-5pm, Festival Theatre, Lyric Room. This event celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who achieved their SACE in South Australia in 2000 and the policies and practices of schools which have helped the students succeed. (Invitation only.)
CONTACT: Helen Dolan on 8343 6509.

Prayer Day:
All day, all Churches.

WEEK-LONG EVENTS
Yolngu Boy Film Screening:
31 May - 6 June 2001, 10.30am, Anderson Multiplex Cinemas-Salisbury 8, Corner of James and Gawler Streets, Salisbury. The movie is a tale of three Aboriginal teenagers from Arnhem land who share the same dream. Normal cinema fees will apply. Special prices are available for school bookings - $6.50 per student with teachers admitted free (1 teacher per 10 students) - bookings essential.
CONTACT: Geoff or Rebecca on 8283 2555.

Reconciliation Week Display:
Civic Centre, 571 Montague Road Modbury. Window display. City of Tea Tree Gully Reconciliation Advisory Committee.
CONTACT: Jill Fenwick on 8397 7255.

Education Department Display:
Education Centre Gallery, 31 Flinders Street, Adelaide. View a collection of murals and other artwork produced by school students in 2000.
CONTACT: Julie Hodgkinson on 8343 6512 or Carolyn McKay 8343 6564.

Migration Museum display and workshops:
Migration Museum, 82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide. View a display of students' reconciliation work produced in 2000 with the support of the Multicultural Education Committee. There will also be activities for students and teachers sessions on Thursday 31 May and Monday 4 June 2000.
CONTACT: Rosa Garcia on 8207 7580 or Saris Ion 8226 1190.

AN ABORIGINAL PERSPECTIVE OF MORIALTA CONSERVATION PARK
A walk in Morialta Conservation Park with Biwi Norman Brusnahan - a man of Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri descent who has trained as a Cultural Educator. It is on the 34th anniversary of the 1967 referendum. Biwi talks about the importance of this area to Kaurna people, and also about the natural environment.

Sunday 27 May, 8.45am - 12noon. Cost: $20 per person, which includes bush foods and refreshments at the completion of the walk. Meet at the car park on Stradbroke Road, just to the west of the Fourth Creek Trail. Bring: water to drink on the walk, wet weather gear, hat, sunscreen. RSVP with appriximate numbers to Nina Boydell by Wednesday 23 May on 8364 4161 or ninaboydell@senet.com.au.

Please come along and let others know about it! NB: Children welcome - no price.

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