Overview
This year’s theme is ‘Now More Than Ever’, and is a reminder that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will – and must – continue.
Sorry Day Commemoration
When: Sunday 26 May, 10.00am
Where: Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
What: A commemorative event that will include:
- Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony performed by Dja Dja Wurrung Elder Uncle Rick Nelson.
- Guest speakers Uncle Ron Murray (Wamba Wamba, Tatiara man) and Mayor Mathew Driscoll, offering their reflections.
- Performance by Kinja Music.
- Free barbecue.
National Reconciliation Week Launch
When: Monday 27 May, 10.00am
Where: Market Building, Castlemaine
What: A commemorative event that will include:
- Nicky Winmar will be launching his book My Story: From Bush Kid to AFL Legend in conversation with Uncle Ron Murray.
- Nalderun Awards.
- Morning tea.
Other Events in Castlemaine and Surrounds
Rcconcilliation Week Exhibition Launch - Castlemaine Market Buildling
Documentary - The Last Daughter - Castlemaine Library
Luku Ngarra: The Law of the Land - Theatre Royal
Reconciliation Walk - Chewton (hosted by Chewton Primary
Pub Sing - Voices for Reconciliation - The Taproom
WaaMan Cultural Tour - Bus tour
Solomon Islander Choir at Rec Week Exhibition - Castlemaine Market Building
Peace Choir at Rec Week Exhibition - Castlemaine Market Building
