Events to recognise Reconciliation Week

MOORABOOL Shire Council is recognising National Reconciliation Week with two flag-raising ceremonies on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Wadawurrung Country.

The events will be held on Tuesday 27 May and Friday 30 May in Bacchus Marsh and Ballan respectively.

Each event will include a Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony and flag raising followed by light morning tea.

“Council always marks Reconciliation Week with special events in the shire,” mayor Cr Paul Tatchell said.

“We encourage residents to come along and take part in these events and celebrate one of the themes of this year’s Reconciliation Week which is strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous people.”

National Reconciliation Week runs from Tuesday 27 May to Tuesday 3 June, recognising the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.

This year’s theme is Bridging Now to Next, which reflects the connections between the past, present and future.

Australians are called to look to the future with past lessons as a guide.

To find out more information, visit the Moorabool Shire Council website.