National Reconciliation Week: Now More Than Ever

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respect to them and their Elders - both past and present. Macarthur Square is located on Dharawal land.

Each year from 27 May to 3 June Australia acknowledges National Reconciliation Week. This is a time for all Australians to pause, reflect and learn about the history and culture of First Nations peoples, and explore ways we can continue to shape Australia into a reconciled nation.

The dates that bookend National Reconciliation Week commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey — the successful 1967 referendum (on 27 May 1967), and the High Court Mabo decision (on 3 June 1992).

The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2024 is “Now More Than Ever”.

Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. Everyone is encouraged to come together, in person and join in conversations as we strive for a more just, equitable nation in an environment of unity and respect.

For more information about NRW, the 2024 theme, and for additional ideas on how to celebrate the week, visit https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/

To see a map of the language, tribal or nation groups of First Nations Peoples, visit the AIATSIS Map of Indigenous Australia.

Macarthur Square collaborated with artist Ryhia Dank to create the artwork for Reconciliation Week 2024. 

Rhyia Dank is a Gudjani/Wakaja woman and Indigenous Australian artist who grew up in a remote community in the Northern Territory. Now based on Gubbi Gubbi Country, Ryhia tells stories through pattern and design. Ryhia runs her own successful fine art and design studio under the name Nardurna.

To read more of Ryhia's story please click here.