Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week 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 National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future.
Bridging Now to Next calls on all Australians to step forward together, to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.
In the #NRW2025 theme artwork created by Kalkadoon woman , native plants 鈭 which are known for regenerating after fire and thriving through adversity 鈭 symbolise our collective strength and the possibilities of renewal. This is a time for growth, reflection, and commitment to walking together.
Australia鈥檚 history of reconciliation is not a linear one, we have made great strides and experienced disappointing setbacks.
Twenty-five years ago, brought together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous leaders in a historic call for reconciliation. We continue that work in 2025, inviting all Australians to join us in Bridging Now to Next 鈥 building a more united and respectful nation.
#BridgingNowtoNext #NRW2025
To reflect with our First Nations people, past, present and future, read more about how the University of 糖心vlog官网 will engage in National Reconciliation Week in 2025:
Tuesday 27th May 鈥 Kaurna Learning Circle @ North Terrace Campus
Join the University of 糖心vlog官网 community for a Welcome to Country by Cliffy, a proud Kaurna man to kick off Reconciliation Week. This practice dates back 65 000 years and is performed to honour the land upon which an event is being held in Australia. Free barista coffee and hot chocolate will be available from 3:30pm-5:00pm alongside this event.
No registration required.
Tuesday 27th May 鈥 Ingkarni Wardli Atrium @ North Terrace Campus
We encourage all staff and students to participate in a screening of 鈥業n My Blood It Runs鈥 from 5:00pm immediately following the Welcome to Country. This documentary follows the story of ten-year-old Dujuan, a child-healer whose family fights to give him a strong Arrernte education alongside his western education. We walk with him as he grapples with these pressures, shares his truths and somewhere in-between finds space to dream, imagine and hope for his future self. Popcorn with ingredients such as Australian native Wattleseeed & Mrytlee will be provided to participants.
Wednesday 28th May 鈥 Join Us for a Cultural Workshop with Robert Taylor
Step into the rich traditions and stories of the Kaurna people with Robert Taylor, respected senior Kaurna man and cultural custodian. In this engaging and informative workshop, Robert shares his deep knowledge of Kaurna language, customs, and connection to Country. Through storytelling, discussion, and hands-on learning, participants will gain a greater understanding of Aboriginal culture and history from a First Nations perspective. A meaningful experience for all ages, this workshop fosters respect, awareness, and reconciliation.
This 60-minute workshop will explore Indigenous culture, colonisation and history. 3pm 鈥 4pm.
Wednesday 28th May 鈥 Hub Central, North Terrace
Drop in for 5-10 minutes to this silk painting workshop in conjunction with Temaana Sanderson-Bromley. Temaana is a young Adnyamathanha, Narungga and Wangkangurru Yarluyandi man from the Flinders Ranges, Yorke Peninsula and Simpson Desert, who founded Mardlaapa Designs. The finished product will be available on display during NAIDOC. Immerse yourself in creativity and connect with others while expressing your artistic side. Don鈥檛 miss out on this colourful journey! 12-2pm.
No registrations required.
Wednesday 28th 鈥 Hub Central, North Terrace
Native flavoured Popcorn and ice-cream will be available to students between 12pm 鈥 2pm.
No registrations required.
Thursday 29th May 鈥 Roseworthy Student Hub
The 鈥淚n My Blood it Runs鈥 documentary will be displayed between 12:00pm and 1:30pm. Drop past during lunch and watch some of the film, and take some native popcorn home with you.
No registrations required.
Friday 30th May 鈥 UniBar @ North Terrace Campus
Join us for an afternoon of knowledge sharing, sausage sizzles, and live music at UniBar. Jack Buckskin will perform a Welcome to Country and play the Didgeridoo, before we welcome CASM back to the stage to perform songs from the Kaurna Song Book. We鈥檒l also welcome a panel discussion offering stories on South Australian First Nations Voice to Parliament. And of course, don鈥檛 forget your free sausage sizzle for attending. We鈥檒l see you there!
UniSA events
Check what our friends at UniSA are doing to celebrate Reconciliation Week 2025. They have a variety of on-campus and online events, so everyone can get involved.
Find out more about #BridgingNowtoNext #NRW2025.
National Reconciliation Week is celebrated every year from鈥27 May - 3 June.
These dates represent two significant milestones in our country鈥檚 reconciliation journey:
- the successful , and
- the High Court decision, respectively.
To celebrate our First Nations people, past, present and future, read more about how the University of 糖心vlog官网 embraces reconciliation:
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