City of Darwin is committed to promoting understanding and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. 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. We strive towards a more just, equitable nation by championing unity and mutual respect as we come together and connect with one another.
City of Darwin Libraries and Family Services has a variety of external events starting from Thursday, 27 May through to Thursday, 3 June, including movie screenings, Fun Bus activities, book displays, and guest storytelling:
Saturday, 29 May – Screening of movie Storm Boy – 10am at Karama Library
Monday, 31 May – Preschool Storytime – 10am at Casuarina Library, with a guest storyteller, books, songs and craft activity
Tuesday, 1 June – Preschool Storytime – 10am at Nightcliff Library, with a guest storyteller, books, songs and craft activity, plus a 5.45pm screening of the movie Charlie’s Country at Darwin City Library
Wednesday, 2 June – Fun Bus, 9.30am – 11.30am at Jingili Water Gardens, with special children activities and a 10am Toddler Time at Darwin City Library, with a guest storyteller, books, songs and craft activity, plus a 3.30pm screening of movie Satellite Boy at Casuarina Library
Thursday, 3 June – Toddler Time – 10am at Karama, with a guest storyteller, books, songs and craft activity
There will be book displays at all libraries and resources that promote truth-telling about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history. At Darwin City and Casuarina Library, there will be prominent displays showcasing Larrakia culture and heritage.
Check out what’s on for Reconciliation Week on our events page:
