This year's theme for National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is Be a Voice for Generations. Here at UOW we continue to encourage everyone to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways, in our everyday lives, where we live, work and socialise. Act today for a more just, equitable and reconciled country for us all. We are looking forward to coming together as a collective community to stimulate action for positive change.

Find out more about National Reconciliation Week  #NRW2023 #UOW

Constitutional Reform: What it means to non-Indigenous voters (Non-Indigenous Panel)

Date: Monday 29^th May 2023

Location: Online and Building 21, Room G08 

Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Description: This session we will be covering why non-Indigenous Australian’s should not fear an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Voice to Parliament. In this panel, you will hear from the voices of non-Indigenous UOW academics around the ongoing impact of; constitutional law, the economy and United Nation's Sustainable Development goals. Our academic’s will debunk some of the myths that have been circulating during this campaign.

Interactive Session with Geoff Scott: Interactive session on the upcoming Referendum- What is the Voice?

Date: Tuesday 30th May 2023

Location: Online and Building 21, Room G08 

Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

This session will be facilitated by Wiradjuri man Geoff Scott who is also one of the signatories of the Uluru Statement. During this interactive session you will be introduced to the history of referendums and the Australian Constitution and be provided with deeper context around what the Voice to Parliament will look and feel like for general Australia. This session will also include time for Q&A.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament: Beyond the Yes vote (Indigenous Voice)

Date: Wednesday 31st May 2023

Location: Online and Bulding 20, Room 1 

Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

This session will be covering why it is important for us to work as a collective community to drive committed action towards a Voice to Parliament. In this panel, you will hear from the voices of Aboriginal staff members at UOW and respected members of our Community. This panel will provide insight and examples of how the Constitutional reform will advance all aspects of reconciliation.

National Reconciliation Community Day

Date: Thursday 1st June 2023

Location: Duckpond Lawn 

Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm

Please join us for our Community Day event where we come together to learn, reflect on our shared history and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The event will include performances by Muladha Gamara Dancers and Torres Strait Islander dance team Kebi Kub. A range of Blak Market stalls that will be selling authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander food, clothing, arts and crafts. Come grab a FREE sausage sizzle and join in on the celebrations with us.

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For further information regarding National Reconciliation Week events please email askuow@uow.edu.au or ccct-indigenous@uow.edu.au with 'National Reconciliation Week' in the subject line.