Creating an Indigenous voice to parliament is not racist or inequitable. On the contrary, it presents an opportunity for Australia to address and overcome racism and discrimination, says Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan.
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Activities of the Shepparton Region Reconciliation Group
21st of March – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Council of Australia (FECCA) is encouraging people and organisations in Australia to observe and refer to the 21st of March as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
In 1998, the Howard Government declared the 21st of March as ‘Harmony Day’, making Australia the only country in the world that refers to this day differently from other nations.
Multicultural Australia for the Voice
The Voice referendum transcends political and cultural divides. That is why our communities are uniting to support the referendum on Indigenous constitutional recognition. Multicultural community organisations must take a leadership position in raising awareness on the importance of enshrining a First Nations Voice into the Australian Constitution.
Indigenous ceremonial performance opening up intercultural dialogue
Songs, dances and ceremonial traditions offer a rare insight into Australian history from an Indigenous perspective. At this time of the annivesary of the Apology to the Stolen Generations, the Ethnic Council supports the Voice to Parliament and the importance of indigenous culture to all Australians.
Dungala Kaiela Oration 2022
Professor Wiremu Doherty, Chief Executive at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi in Aotearoa/New Zealand will give the 2022 Dungala Kaiela Oration at Rumbalara Football Netball Club, Shepparton on Wednesday 31 August 2022, commencing at 4:30pm. Professor Wiremu Doherty will speak to Indigenous knowledges, prosperity, and productivity.
Sir Doug Nicholls: 50 years since knighthood honoured in national stamp
From today, Yorta Yorta Elder Sir Douglas Nicholls’ name will live on in tangible form with Australia Post releasing a stamp in his honour. The release marks 50 years since the knighting of Sir Doug, the first Indigenous Australian to be knighted, and coincides with NAIDOC Week.
NAIDOC Week 2022
This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme – Be Brave. Make Change – was a call for us to step up, to face our history so we can make future change.
Community Cultural Conversations
As part of the National Reconciliation Week, Greater Shepparton City Council is excited to be offering the opportunity to members of the community to participate in a workshop to better understand Aboriginal culture and its significant rich history in Greater Shepparton.
National Reconciliation Week 2022
National Reconciliation Week is from 27 May to 3 June. The National Reconciliation Week 2022 theme, “Be Brave. Make Change.” is a challenge to all Australians— individuals, families, communities, organisations and government—to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians. National Reconciliation Week is of significance to all Australians: it is the precursor to all Australians living in harmony, cooperation and understanding.
26 January ~ Australia Day
Reflecting on Australia Day is important to the Staff and the Board of the Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District, as we advocate for greater intercultural understanding on this day and every other day. We believe First Nations perspectives need to be heard.