This year’s National Reconciliation Week (NWR) theme is “Be Brave. Make Change.” The theme calls on all Australians to be brave and challenge ourselves and others to tackle issues that prevent reconciliation, to make change in our communities. To fully embrace National Reconciliation Week and its significance, it is important to learn about and acknowledge the history and importance of the days represented in the week…
…June 2 is Mabo Day, which pays respect to Eddie Koiki Mabo and his work for Native Title. Mabo was a Mer Island man who successfully fought to overturn ‘terra nullius’, which defined the Australian continent as ‘land belonging to no one’ prior to British occupation. Mabo’s hard work finally saw the Australian parliament acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ occupation and connection of land.
More here
