Reconciliation

26 January is a divisive and illogical date to celebrate our country. An alternative date acknowledges Indigenous history while also reflecting modern Australia

The Yoorrook Justice Commission chair, Professor Eleanor Bourke AM, discusses the significance of truth telling when it comes to Victoria’s First Peoples’ reform and reconciliation

The theme for this year’s National Reconciliation Week is ‘grounded in truth, walk together with courage’, but to do this requires truth telling. And there are some initiatives and policies in 2019 taking a step in the right direction

Reconciliation has focused on healing past wrongs but for young and ferocious Indigenous Australia, the future is about grasping new opportunities for themselves and their communities