Flinders University’s collective vision is to foster an environment that recognises and embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, knowledges and cultures. This vision for reconciliation is grounded in the concepts of togetherness, reciprocity, and respect.
The path to reconciliation is a whole-of-University responsibility and as such, we are pleased to be celebrating National Reconciliation Week (NRW) #NRW2023 which runs annually from 27 May – 3 June. These dates mark two milestones in Australia’s reconciliation journey: the 1967 referendum and the historic 1992 Mabo decision, respectively.
The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2023, 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.
To commemorate National Reconciliation Week, a series of events will be hosted on campus and online. We’re inviting our community to join us to mark these significant milestones and to be a part of the next big steps in our nation’s reconciliation journey.
Flinders University acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which its campuses are located, these are the Traditional Lands of the Arrernte, Dagoman, First Nations of the South East, First Peoples of the River Murray & Mallee region, Jawoyn, Kaurna, Larrakia, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri, Warumungu, Wardaman and Yolngu people. We honour their Elders past, present and emerging.
Enjoy live music & cultural art activities on the ground floor of the Student Hub, Bedford Park. Proudly supported by FUSA and Yungkurrinthi.
Monday 29 May - 11am - 2pm
Art workshop by Mali Isabel Art
Join Mali Isabel for an art workshop in the Hub. Mali is an Arabana and Kokatha artist, living and practising on Kaurna land (Adelaide) and specialises in creating contemporary dot paintings using all colours of the rainbow to spread her message of positivity and equality.
Tuesday 30 May - 11am - 2pm
Art Workshop by Flinders Student Mya and live music by Katie Aspel
Join us for an art workshop with Flinders student and artist Mya. Mya is a Ballardong-Noongar artist from Western Australia, currently living in SA and studying Archaeology at Flinders University.
Wednesday 31 May - 12pm - 1pm
Free donuts, live music and art activity by Flinders student Mya
Join Yungkurrinthi Staff and Students for free First Nations coloured donuts, free socially conscious, bush tucker flavoured 'Yaru' brand water, an art activity by Flinders student and artist Mya and live music.
Donuts will also be available at Sturt and Tonsley campuses kindly provided by FUSA
Date: Monday 29 May
Time: 12:30pm - 1pm
Location: Humanities Courtyard
Are you looking to include Indigenous voices and perspectives in your teaching? Finding it tricky to decide what resources you should or shouldn’t use?
Join Joanne Buckskin from Indigenous Studies and Tim Ormsby from Flinders University Library during National Reconciliation Week for an informal yarning circle where we’ll discuss appropriate terminology to use when talking about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well giving some guidance on selecting and evaluating appropriate resources to use in your teaching. Bring your lunch and come chat.
Date: Thursday 1 June
Time: 10:30am - 12pm
Location: Colebrook Reconciliation Park, Shepherds Hill Road Karinya Reserve, Eden Hills
Join us for a free tour of the Colebrook Reconciliation Park in Eden Hills for Flinders University Students as part of National Reconciliation Week (NRW)!
Colebrook Reconciliation Park is where the Colebrook home once stood and is now a memorial for the Aboriginal children of the "Stolen Generation" and their families.
You will hear from members of the Blackwood Reconciliation Group and learn about the history of Colebrook and the meaning of the park. Visit the 'Fountain of Tears' and the 'Grieving Mother' statues sculpted by Silvio Apponyi to remember the Aboriginal children of the Stolen Generation.
FUSA will be providing transport options to the location. However, guests may also organise their own transport as well. Register for more details.
Proudly hosted by FUSA
Date: Monday 29 May - Friday 2 June
Location: Central Library Entrance
Based on the theme of National Reconciliation Week "Be a voice for generations", the Library will display items from our collection by Indigenous authors
Date: Friday 2 June 2023
Time: 11am followed by light refreshments
Location: Ground Floor Student Hub, Bedford Park
We invite you to walk with us, so that reconciliation becomes our way as a University.
Please join us for the launch of Flinders University’s second INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Capturing our vision to recognise and embrace two-way exchange, that inspires generosity of spirit, truth telling and a shared path, our second INNOVATE RAP intends to more deeply embed reconciliation into the lived actions of our University community.
Grounded in the concepts of togetherness, reciprocity, and respect, we hope you can lend your support to this important event coinciding with 2023 Reconciliation Week.
For staff and students based at our other sites, you can join the online event here
Date: Monday 29 May
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: Bonython Hall, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, Kaurna Country
The Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia, will deliver the 16th annual Lowitja O’Donoghue Oration during National Reconciliation Week.
Presented by the Don Dunstan Foundation
Time: 12:30pm
Location: Multimedia Lounge, Ground Floor, Student Hub
Monday 29 May
Dr Jennifer Caruso - The Uluru Statement keynote presentation
Tuesday 30 May
Dr Jennifer Caruso - The Stolen Generation keynote presentation
Dr Jennifer Caruso (B.A..Hons. PhD. (History)) is an Eastern Arrente woman whose research, writing, speaking, and facilitation focuses on the contemporary impacts of Aboriginal history across the 20thCentury. Dr Caruso’s work crosses the breadth of that history. Dr Caruso’s academic career has followed its own pattern, gaining her undergraduate and honours levels as a mature age student while lecturing in Indigenous Cultures and History at the University of Adelaide
Wednesday 31 June
Truth-Telling: Apology Day 2023 Commemoration Video
To commemorate the National Apology on 13 February 2008, Reconciliation SA released a 2023 Apology Commemoration Video including commemoration music performed by Robert Taylor and members of the ASO, truth-telling documentary and Always Was, Always Will Be, dance performance by students at Christies Beach Primary School.
Time: 12pm
Location: Plaza Screen
Monday 29 May
Fearless Conversations: Reconciliation for our Future
Facilitated by 7NEWS Journalist and Presenter, Jane Doyle OAM, the panel includes Hon Kyam Maher - Attorney-General of SA, Shona Reid - CEO of Reconciliation SA, Flinders University's Associate Professor Simone Ulalka Tur - Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) and Uncle Richard Fejo - Senior Elder on campus in Darwin.
Tuesday 30 May
Indigenous Strategy Workshop
Recording of a workshop presented by Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Simone Tur, Louise Mitchell, Manager Yungkurrinthi, Anna Schkabaryn, RAP Project Officer and Cindy D’Angelo, Indigenous Employment Coordinator (Corporate Services).
Wednesday 31 May
National Indigenous Television (NITV)
Thursday 1 June
FEARLESS approach to Reconciliation Workshop
Recording of a workshop presented by Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Simone Tur and Flinders RAP Awardees
Friday 2 June
National Indigenous Television (NITV)
Yungkurrinthi Student Engagement (YSE) provides student support and pastoral care services to Indigenous students at Flinders University.
These scholarships provide grants of up to $5,000 to make a real difference to the lives of Indigenous students by helping students meet study related costs including essential study resources, textbooks, accommodation and daily travel.
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