National Reconciliation Week at ɬÀï·¬2023
Published: 18 May 2023
You are invited to attend National Reconciliation Week events at CIT. This year the National Reconciliation Week 2023 theme, 'Be a Voice for Generations', encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives - where we live, work and socialise.
This is a time to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. Events across ɬÀï·¬campuses include a Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony, student yarning circles, Indigenous performances and snacks with Indigenous themes. Activities will vary per campus.
ɬÀï·¬EVENTS
We encourage all students, staff and members of the community to join us for one or all of our events:
- Tuesday 30 May 12-2pm - ɬÀï·¬Bruce outside Café Yala
- Wednesday 31 May 12-2pm - ɬÀï·¬Reid Quadrangle
- Thursday 1 June 9-10:30am - ɬÀï·¬Fyshwick outside Café Yala
Yarning Circles
The Yarning Circle is a chance for everyone to have a yarn and be listened to. The topic for the Yarning Circle will be this year’s National Reconciliation Week theme: Be a Voice for Generations.
- Tuesday 30 May 9:30-10am - ɬÀï·¬Fyshwick outside Café Yala
- Tuesday 30 May 1:30-2:30pm - ɬÀï·¬Bruce outside Café Yala
- Wednesday 31 May 1:30-2:30pm - ɬÀï·¬Reid Library, Area 5
Focus Group Times
Our staff and student Focus Groups will cover Advancing Reconciliation at ɬÀï·¬so that we can hear directly from you on what you feel are our strengths and areas for improvement in the Reconciliation space.
- These sessions have been postponed. Further details to be provided.
COMMUNITY AND ɬÀï·¬WEBINARS
Tuesday 30 May 1-2pm - Copyright and First Nations Art. ɬÀï·¬Reid Library will be hosting a webinar from the Australian Copyright Council on Copyright and First Nations Art. To attend in person, visit the Reid Library (E05d) from 1-2pm on 30 May 2023. If you cannot attend in person, you can access this free webinar .
Thursday 25 May 12-1pm - . This online event is a great opportunity to learn about the campaign and how you can play an effective and valuable role in the campaign to secure a First Nations' Voice to parliament. Together, Yes is a first-ever nationwide conversation process to inform and empower friends, family, workmates and neighbours on the defining issue of our time. .
Friday 26 May 1-2:15pm - How Organisations Can Create Lasting Social Impacts. Hosted by the Australian Institute of Company Directors - .
LEARNING RESOURCES
COMMUNITY EVENTS
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- ɬÀï·¬Reid and Bruce library displays.