National Reconciliation Week (NRW) from 27 May – 3 June

#NRW2022 #BeBraveMakeChange
ANU continues to support Australia’s Reconciliation journey which is fundamental to achieving respect for, celebrating, and learning from, First Nation Peoples. National Reconciliation Week is held annually from 27 May to 3 June. The start and end dates of this commemorative week recognise two significant milestones in Australia’s Reconciliation journey: the 1967 referendum, and the 1992 Mabo High Court decision. ANU celebrates Reconciliation Week as a way of cultivating a deeper understanding and respect for Indigenous peoples, histories and their cultures. Reconciliation at ANU is everyone’s business, and your participation collectively builds and deepens relationships and strengthens communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme for Reconciliation Week 2022, “Be Brave. Make Change”, is a challenge to all Australians, to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians.

Learn: what is NRW?

We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation. Learn about what this week means and what you can do.

Fireside chat

Join Uncle Wally Bell beside the fire pit and listen to stories about Indigenous history on Friday 27 May.

CASS NRW Event

Join School of Music alumni Will Kepa, a proud Torres Strait Islander for a musical performance on Friday 27 May, 3.30pm

Gurrumul

Join the ANU Film Group for a screening of Gurrumul (2017) in the Cinema on Saturday 28 May, at 2pm.

The Lake of Scars

Following the film screening, Director Bill Code and other members of the production team will host a live Q&A sessions.

Message From Mungo

Join the ANU Film Group for a screening of Message From Mungo (2014) in the Cinema on Sunday 29 May, 2pm

The Australian Dream

Join the ANU Film Group for a screening of The Australian Dream (2019) in the Cinema on Monday 30 May, 5.30pm

Heritage walk

Experience the rich Indigenous history of our campus with Ngunnawal Elder Uncle Wally Bell on Tuesday 31 May, 1pm

A Bloody Good Rant

Tom Keneally will be in conversation with Alex Sloan on Tom's book, A Bloody Good Rant on Tuesday 31 May, 6pm

Tree carving ceremony

Experience First Nations history come to life in this tree carving ceremony on Country by Paul Girrawah House.

Indigenous stargazing

Join Indigenous astronomer Pete Swanton and astrophysicist Dr Brad Tucker to stargaze and learn about its history.

NRW Lecture

Join Andrea Kelly, A/g Group Manager, Social Policy and Programs Group (NIAA) deliver the NRW Lecture.

Song Keepers - fundraiser

Join us for screening of Song Keepers followed by Q&A with Musical Director, Morris Stuart on Wednesday 8 June, 6.30pm

In conversation

Join Antoinette Lattouf in conversation with Kirsten Tapine & Samantha Maiden on her new book, Thursday 9 June, 6pm.

Commitment Wall

What can you do to understand the issues of our First Nations people? Add your commitments here.

Aboriginal History

Pre-order volume 44 of ANU Press' Aboriginal History Journal, highlighting important stories.

Kambri Scholars

The Kambri scholarships help Indigenous Australians come to study at ANU so they can go on to fulfilling careers.

Accessing ANU

At ANU, we are committed to the advancement of Australia's Indigenous peoples.

Working with us

ANU recognises that a diverse campus life means a diversity of talent, skills and cultures.

Indigenous bloodlines

A new burial pole memorial at ANU marked another important step in ensuring Indigenous Australians have have a say.

Being Indigenous at ANU

Taliah King and Pete Swanton have chosen very different academic pursuits, but they have something special in common.

Global Indigenous History

This recording of Routledge Companion to Global Indigenous History explores innovations in Indigenous global history.

Kurrwa1 to Kartak2

In this recording Prof Brenda Croft presents a Gurindji-specific historiography that engaged with pastoral impact.

ANU partners with Jawun

Hear from Chief Operating Officer, Paul Duldig, as he launches the three-year national partnership with Jawun.