To foster positive race relations, the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the broader community must be grounded in a foundation of truth. Whether you’re engaging in challenging conversations

or unlearning and relearning what you know, this journey requires all of us to walk together with courage.

Learn more at reconciliation.org.au

#NRW2019

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 2019

27 MAY - 3 JUNE

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is dedicated as a time for all Australians to consider the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Acknowledging the history of Indigenous Australia, pre- and post-colonisation, is essential to our reconciliation journey.

The 2019 NRW theme is, ‘Grounded in Truth Walk Together with Courage’.

Cumberland Council is joining the NRW celebrations by hosting the following local events, aiming to increase understanding within our community.

26 MAY, 10AM - 3PM | CONSERVING PLANTS - OUR LIFE DEPENDS ON ITAuburn Botanic Gardens - Corner of Chisholm and Chiswick Roads, Auburn

28 MAY, 11.30AM - 12.30PM | ‘DREAMING INSIDE’ POETRY IN THE PIAZZA Cumberland Council - 16 Memorial Avenue, Merrylands

29 MAY, 9AM - 4PM | A & TSI CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING The Holroyd Centre - 17 Miller Street, Merrylands | Register at: bit.ly/atsicatraining29May

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL LIBRARY STORYTIMEContact your local library for dates and times.Email library@cumberland.nsw.gov.au or phone 8757 9000

4 JUNE, 11AM - 1PM | DARUG LANGUAGE CLASS Redgum Function Centre - 8-14 Lane Street, Wentworthville | Register at: bit.ly/daruglc4june

For more information, contact Cumberland Council’s Aboriginal Education and Programs Officer on 8757 9833 or email joanne.buckskin@cumberland.nsw.gov.au

Cumberland Council16 Memorial Avenue, PO Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160.

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