This year’s theme for National Reconciliation Week is “Be a Voice for Generations”, which challenges everyone to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives.
Held from May 27 to June 3, National Reconciliation Week is an opportunity for all Tasmanians to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories, helping us grow as a State and a Nation.
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Roger Jaensch, said we should all be taking action to recognise our shared past for the benefit of future generations.
“The Tasmanian Government is committed to working in partnership with Tasmanian Aboriginal people and exploring new ways to bring Aboriginal voices into our decision-making and co-design of programs and services,” Minister Jaensch said.
“We are strongly focused on achieving better outcomes for Aboriginal people, by investing in the capacity of Aboriginal community organisations under the new Closing the Gap National Agreement, drafting stronger legislation to better protect Tasmania’s Aboriginal heritage, and improving the model for returning land to Aboriginal people.
“Another important step is the work of the Aboriginal Advisory Group to co-design the path to Truth-telling and Treaty.
“The pathway to Reconciliation is a journey we need to go on together to ensure a more equitable and just future for generations to come.”
