Reconciliation Week has begun with a focus on the importance of unity and understanding in today's world.

As we approach the first National Reconciliation Week since the unsuccessful Voice to parliament referendum in October of last year, Reconciliation Australia is calling on all supporters to keep fighting for the "justice and rights" of Indigenous Australians. This week, which has been observed every year since 1996, invites all Australians to learn about "our shared histories, cultures, and achievements".

So, when exactly is National Reconciliation Week? Well, it's held on the same dates every year - from May 27 to June 3. The first date, May 27, holds significance as it marks the anniversary of the 1967 referendum. This pivotal moment in history saw an overwhelming 90% of voters supporting the inclusion of all Indigenous Australians in the national census. And on June 3, also known as Mabo Day, we commemorate the High Court's 1992 decision to recognize the land rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to overturn the false notion that Australia was once "terra nullius" - or "nobody's land" - prior to European settlement.

But who can participate in National Reconciliation Week? Well, the answer is simple - everyone. Events are held in various settings such as workplaces, schools, and community venues, and can even be organized by individuals. Reconciliation Australia provides helpful guidelines on how to set up an event, and there is also a public calendar available for people to find out what's happening in their area. Private events can also be listed for a specific group of invitees.

This year's theme for National Reconciliation Week is "Now More Than Ever". As stated on Reconciliation Australia's website, there have been many moments in our country's journey towards reconciliation that may have caused us to want to turn away. But the worst thing we can do in times of division is to disengage or disconnect. Instead, we are called upon to push forward and continue our pursuit of reconciliation. For more information, please visit Reconciliation Australia's website.

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