Since 2018 in the Australian Capital Territory, the first Monday after (or on) 27 May (the anniversary of the 1967 referendum) is a public holiday called Reconciliation Day. It is part of Reconciliation Week which, says Wikipedia, aims "to celebrate Indigenous history and culture in Australia and foster reconciliation discussion and activities". Because Mr Gums and I have reached … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Reconciliation Day musings
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Monday musings on Australian literature: Reading for Reconciliation
Funny sometimes how Monday Musings topics suddenly appear to me. I was researching for a future post, when I came across a site called Reading for Reconciliation - and couldn't go past it for today's post. However, the site's Home Page needs a bit of unpicking. It has a heading, "Finalists in 2012 Queensland Reconciliation Awards", … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Reading for Reconciliation
Monday musings on Australian literature: Reconciliation Day in Canberra
Today, 28 May 2018, we in Canberra celebrated our inaugural Reconciliation Day Public Holiday. We are the first jurisdiction in Australia to have such a public holiday*. From this year, this day will be held on the first Monday after 27 May or on the 27th if it is a Monday - the 27th being … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Reconciliation Day in Canberra
Whispering Gums 