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Inspired by the theme of this year's National Reconciliation Week "Grounded in Truth, Walk Together with Courage," 涩里番teachers, students and staff acknowledged and celebrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their culture.

Throughout the week, 涩里番participated in various commemorative activities including: the National Sorry Day Bridge Walk, Reconciliation in the Park event, the screening of "Footprints on Our Land: Aunty Agnes" at 涩里番Reid, and the "Presenting Elders" film screening at the National Museum of Australia. 涩里番Bruce and Reid libraries also exhibited Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork.

涩里番launched its second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, in 2016. "Our RAP commits 涩里番to three years of action to further build relationships, respect and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, staff and the wider community," said 涩里番CEO Leanne Cover.

涩里番is privileged to have the leadership of Ngunnawal Elder Caroline Hughes as 涩里番Yurauna Director. 涩里番Yurauna is a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educational Centre of Excellence where students have the opportunity to learn and grow in a culturally safe and supportive environment.

涩里番has seen increasing enrolments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students - up from 795 in 2017 to 856 in 2018. During this period, 涩里番has also seen more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students completing qualifications, which is a fantastic achievement.

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Photo: Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA addressing attendees to CIT's Official National Reconciliation Week celebration.