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Reconciliation Week 2008

Theme

National Reconciliation Week is held annually from 27 May - 3 June. The Reconciliation Week 2008 theme for NSW is "Sorry - A New Beginning".

NSW Events Calender

A calendar has been compiled by the NSW Reconciliation Council with generous sponsorship from the NSW Teachers Federation. It includes events to be held during and around Reconciliation Week, organised by Local Reconciliation Groups, Aboriginal organisations, other community organisations, government departments and Local Councils to mark both Sorry Day (26 May) and Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June) in NSW. To view the calendar please click here.

Order Posters

NSW Reconciliation Council produces resources in line with our theme for Reconciliation Week each year. If you would like to order posters please email adrian.craig@daa.nsw.gov.au .

How to Get Involved in Reconciliation

Organisations, businesses, schools and individuals can all get involved in reconciliation activities. To find out how, contact the NSW Reconciliation Council. NSW Reconciliation Council, Level 13, Tower B, Centennial Plaza 280 Elizabeth Street Surry Hills NSW 2010; Ph: (02) 9219 0719; Fax: (02) 9219 0790; Email: nswrc@daa.nsw.gov.au; Web: www.nswrecon.com.au.

NSW Reconciliation Council Local Reconciliation Groups List and Contact Details

This list provides details of all our Local Reconciliation Groups, and their contacts, across NSW. If you would like to get involved in the reconciliation movement please contact your local group. Click here to view the list.

Important Dates in 2008

Yabun Festival: Sat 26th Jan 2008 - Info, food & art stalls, children’s activities Celebrating Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultures performance , language , heritage , politics , art. Victoria Park, Broadway.

Day of Mourning: Sat 26th Jan 2008 - 50th Anniversary of the original Day of Mourning, which was held on Wed 26th Jan, 1938 in Sydney

Youth Week: Sat 5th - Sun 13th April

Seniors week: Sun 6th - Sun 13th April

Sorry Day: Mon 26th May

Reconciliation Week: Tues 27th May - Tues 3rd June

NAIDOC Week: Sun 6th July - Sun 13th July

NSW Supporters of Reconciliation

The NSW Reconciliation Council relies on the generous support of the community to organise and fund a range of independent reconciliation projects across metropolitan and regional NSW. These include the Corroboree 2000 Bridge Walks, the ReconciliACTION youth network, and Freedom Ride 2005.

You can register to become a NSW Supporter of Reconciliation and become part of the growing number of NSW people committed to making a difference. Regular information about the Council's activities and news of local achievements can be sent to you as well as information about local events, especially during National Reconciliation Week.

By posting a cheque made out to the NSW Reconciliation Council or emailing your details to nswrc@daa.nsw.gov.au you are ensuring that the work of the NSW Reconciiation Council continues and grows.

For more information about the NSW Reconciliation Council and our projects please contact our Executive Officer on 02 9219 0719 or via the NSW Reconciliation Council office at Level 13, Centennial Plaza, Tower B, 280 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010.

Protocols for Working with Indigenous Communities

The NSW Reconciliation Council today launched its new Protocols webpage. The page includes Protocols Guidelines which local community groups, local councils and schools can use to help build effective partnerships with Indigenous groups and to ensure Indigenous involvement in their activities. To visit the site go to the resources section of the NSW Reconciliation Council website or click HERE.