[Edited extract from public address]
Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021, More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action.
Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
To that end, the City of Port Phillip is developing its third Reconciliation Action Plan this year based on consultations with key stakeholders such as the area’s First Peoples’, the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boonwurrung, and the wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and service providers.
We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures.
2021 marks twenty years of Reconciliation Australia and almost three decades of Australia’s formal reconciliation process.
‘Filming on Country’ (panel) | Saturday 22 May 2021 | 12noon-1.30pm
This expert panel of policy makers, lawyers and filmmakers, deals with creative and business process and protocols in working with traditional owners in filming on country, including metropolitan areas and looks towards visioning projects that embrace deeper cultural relationships, respect, understanding and collaboration.
Where: JMC Academy, South Melbourne
Cost: Free but bookings required.
Bookings: online through St Kilda Film Festival
National Sorry Day luncheon | Wednesday 26 May 2021 | 12noon-2pm
Organised by Port Phillip Citizens for Reconciliation. Due to COVID restrictions, a light lunch will be offered, and the event is an opportunity for members of the local First Peoples’ community to re-engage and remember the Stolen Generations.
Where: St Peter’s Church in South Melbourne
Bookings: Bookings and further information: Rosemary Rule, Port Phillip Citizens for Reconciliation, on mobile: 0418 675 734 or rosemary.rule@gmail.com
Reconciliation Week Flagraising | Thursday 27 May 2021 | 12noon-12.30pm
A program featuring welcome to country from the Boonwurrung Land and Sea Council, reconciliation message by Mayor, flagraising and smoking ceremony. Due to COVID restrictions, the traditional community meal in St Kilda Town Hall will be postponed this year.
Where: St Kilda Town Hall foreground
Bookings: register online via Trybooking prior to event. QR codes will also be in use for the event.
For further information contact: Todd Condie, Indigenous Policy Officer, City of Port Phillip – mobile: 0403 606 559 or email: tcondie@portphillip.vic.gov.au
‘Tribute to Bob Maza' | Saturday 29 May 2021 | 3pm
Join Australian screen and stage artists Lisa and Rachael Maza as they pay tribute to the life and work of their late father - performer, activist, playwright and Meriam/Yidinji man Bob Maza.
Where: Alex Theatre, St Kilda
Esplanade Market Pop Up Music | Sunday 30 May 2021 | 11am-3pm
(Note: Esplanade Market event pages will be set up for these musicians)
11am – 1pm: Amos Roach
1pm – 3pm: House of Wood
Mabo Day Flagraising | Thursday 3 June 2021 | 12noon-12.30pm
Featuring welcome to country from the Boonwurrung Land and Sea Council, message by Mayor, flagraising and smoking ceremony. Due to COVID restrictions, the traditional community meal in St Kilda Town Hall will be postponed this year.
Where: St Kilda Town Hall
Bookings: All attendees are required to register online through Trybooking prior to event. QR Codes will also be in use for the event.
For further information contact: Fred Gesha, Indigenous Arts Officer, City of Port Phillip – mobile: 0403 606 559 or email: fgesha@portphillip.vic.gov.au
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Indigenous Policy
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City of Port Phillip (CoPP)
St Kilda Town Hall, 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
Tel: 03 9209 6818
Website: www.portphillip.vic.gov.au