Next week, from 27 May until 3 June is National Reconciliation Week. It follows National Sorry Day which is observed on 26 May each year. The theme for National Reconciliation Week this year is “Grounded in Truth. Walk Together with Courage.”
With Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures one of the cross-curricular priorities of the Australian Curriculum, this is a perfect time to ensure enough is being done to provide “the opportunity for all young Australians to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, deep knowledge traditions and holistic world views.”
Teachers are supported in delivering the curriculum with a richness of information on the National Reconciliation Week website and teaching resources on the Reconciliation Australia Narragunnawali website. Narrangunnawali is a comprehensive resource with much to explore and implement, including RAPS (Reconciliation Action Plans), Professional Learning, Curriculum Resources and Awards.
Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Schools and Early Learning
Additional resources
Little J and Big Cuz, an animated series for early years children (K – 2). The series is about Little J, who’s five, and Big Cuz, who’s nine. They
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Norah Colvin 
What an interesting article–and video. I didn’t know about this date but it definitely applies to all countries, not just Australia.
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Thanks, Jacqui. I think we need to do some healing from past injustices the world over.
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This looks fab. I wonder if there’s anything equivalent in the UK, with so much of our wealth derived from the slave trade.
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I don’t want to get into the politics of it all, but it was the British (past tense) whose expansion caused the issues here and elsewhere, though they weren’t (and aren’t) the only ones. I think recognition of past wrongs may help with healing. Blaming current generations for the past doesn’t help much.
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Good point, we’ve been world leaders in damaging other cultures. Some here still believe we can continue in that manner.
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Everybody has a teacher, so this will be an important week, Norah! Thank you for the post.
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Thank you, Miriam. It is an important week.
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It is, Norah. I’ll follow up on that.
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and important week for everyone to support!
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It is, Kate. Thank you.
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several years i substituted in the classrooms…Kindergarten thru 12th grade, a variety…of subjects. Yes, reconciliation needs to be renewed.
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It does. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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