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National Reconciliation Week at ɬÀï·¬2023

Published: 18 May 2023

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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.