2024 NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK (국가화해주간: 5월 27일 ~ 6월 3일)
‘사과의 날’ 26주년, 올해 주제는 “Now More Than Ever” (이제 그 어느 때보다 더)
2024 National Reconciliation Week (국가화해주간, NRW)이 5월 27일부터 6월 3일까지 진행된다. 올해의 주제는 “Now More Than Ever” (이제 그 어느 때보다 더)이다.
1998년부터 해마다 5월 26일이 되면 ‘빼앗긴 세대 (Stolen Generations)’인 원주민 어린이와 원주민에게 저질렀던 인종 차별을 사과하는 ‘사과의 날 (Sorry Day)’ 행사가 호주 전역에서 펼쳐진다. 올해는 ‘사과의 날 (Sorry Day)’ 26주년이다. 이날은 모든 호주인들이 우리의 역사, 문화 및 업적에 대해 배우고 호주에서 화해 달성에 기여할 수 있는 방법을 모색을 기하는 주간이다. 본질적으로 화해는 모든 호주인의 이익을 위해 호주원주민과 토레스 해협 섬주민, 비원주민 간의 관계를 강화하는 데 있다.
국가화해주간 (NRW)은 어느 한 순간이나 시점이 아니라며 일관되고 발전되며 불행으로 되돌아가지 않는 것을 목적으로 한다.
국가화해주간에는 전국에서 시상식 (Awards)을 비롯해 BBQ/lunch, Ceremony, Course/workshop, Dance, Exhibition, Morning/afternoon tea, Performance, RAP launch, Screening, Sporting event, Talk/panel, Discussion, Walk 등 다양한 행사가 열린다. 올해는 코로나19로 주로 온라인을 통해 진행된다.
더 자세한 정보는 국가화해주간 웹사이트(https://www.reconciliation.org.au)에서 볼 수 있다.
이하는 홈페이지의 내용이다.
National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
27 May – 3 June
Now More Than Ever #NRW2024
Posters & Resources
Posters, banners, social tiles, colouring-in sheets, t-shirts and other files for use at home, work, and school.
Multilingual Info
Resources and translated information on National Reconciliation Week in 10 community languages.
Events
Submit your own public NRW event so supporters can find it and attend – or register a private event if it’s invite only.
Choirs 2024
Reconciliation Australia is calling on all singers to join us in song for National Reconciliation Week.
The song we will all be singing is Blackfella/Whitefella by Warumpi band.
Find out more about Voices for Reconciliation: Louder than Ever.
About the theme
The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will —and must —continue.
There have been many moments in Australia’s reconciliation journey that make us want to turn away. But when things are divisive, the worst thing we can do is disengage or disconnect.
Now more than ever, we need to tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation. We know that the 6.2 million Australians who voted YES are committed to better outcomes for First Nations people, and are with us.
Reconciliation supporters must stand up to defend and uphold the rights of First Nations peoples. To call out racism wherever we encounter it, and to actively reinforce the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across this continent.
Now more than ever, the work continues. In treaty making, in truth-telling, in understanding our history, in education, and in tackling racism. We need connection. We need respect. We need action. And we need change.
Now more than ever, we need reconciliation.
About the artwork
The National Reconciliation Week 2024 design and artwork represent the momentum of the theme Now More Than Ever. The chevron, a universal symbol for pointing the way, signifies advancing as one as we look towards a reconciled future; and the vibrant artwork of Gubbi Gubbi artist Maggie Douglas encourages connecting with one another, understanding and continuing to move forward.
The 2024 theme design incorporating the artwork is by Carbon Creative.
What is National Reconciliation Week?
The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.
Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures.
A brief history
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) started as the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation in 1993 (the International Year of the World’s Indigenous Peoples) and was supported by Australia’s major faith communities.
In 1996, the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation launched Australia’s first National Reconciliation Week.
In 2001, Reconciliation Australia was established to continue to provide national leadership on reconciliation.
In the same year, approximately 300,000 people walked across Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of National Reconciliation Week-and subsequently across bridges in cities and towns-to show their support for reconciliation.
Today, National Reconciliation Week is celebrated in workplaces, schools and early learning services, community organisations and groups, and by individuals Australia-wide.
Check out our factsheet on National Reconciliation Week.
News
- 01/05/2024
Organising An Event For National Reconciliation Week
Whether it’s your first time hosting a National Reconciliation Week event, or your fifth, get some pointers about what makes a good one.
- 29/04/2024
NRW Reconciliation News out now!
Packed full of National Reconciliation Week 2024 content, the May edition of Reconciliation News is all about Now More Than Ever.
- 29/04/2024
New Reconciliation Film Club Titles for 2024
Host a Reconciliation Film Club screening and bring people together this National Reconciliation Week.
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