{"id":14779,"date":"2021-05-26T09:10:34","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T23:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=14779"},"modified":"2021-05-26T09:08:40","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T23:08:40","slug":"national-reconciliation-week-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2021\/05\/26\/national-reconciliation-week-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Take action this National Reconciliation Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this post may mention and contain the images of deceased peoples.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

National Reconciliation Week<\/a> is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements. It\u2019s a time to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The theme for National Reconciliation Week this year is \u2018More than a word. Reconciliation takes action\u2019.<\/p>\n

The dates of National Reconciliation Week\u201427 June through to 3 June\u2014commemorate two significant milestones: the successful 1967 referendum<\/a> and the High Court Mabo decision<\/a>, respectively.<\/p>\n

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How has Griffith contributed to Reconciliation?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Social Justice has always been a priority for our University. Originating at Mt Gravatt campus in 1983, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student support and engagement office\u2014now known as GUMURRII (Griffith University Murri and Islander) Student Success Unit\u2014has been assisting students from recruitment, orientation to graduation.<\/p>\n

Our University has awarded honorary doctorates (Doctor of the University) to Oodgeroo Noonuccal, Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Neville Bonner for their service not just to Indigenous peoples, but to the wider Australian and international communities.<\/p>\n

In 1995, our University offered Australia\u2019s first Bachelor program in Australian Indigenous Art. In 1998, we signed the first agreement (with the Gold Coast\u2019s Kombumerri People) that saw land subject to a Native Title claim transferred to an Australian university.<\/p>\n

Last year, in 2020, our University had more First Nation graduates than any other Queensland university. We are on record as having the second-largest Indigenous academic staff at any Australian university.<\/p>\n

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Past Indigenous students discussing their career options after University.<\/em>
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How can you contribute during National Reconciliation Week 2021?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our University recognises reconciliation is a shared process and every student and staff member has a role to play. We contribute by collectively building relationships and communities that value First Peoples\u2019 histories, cultures and futures.<\/p>\n

Over the next week, events are being hosted across Griffith\u2019s many campuses. You can find more information on the events, summarised below, on the GUMURRII website<\/a>.<\/p>\n