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Reconciliation WeekPremiumManjimup takes part in the Street Banner Program

With National Reconciliation Week in full swing with the theme of Now More than Ever, Manjimup is taking part in the Street Banner Program to mark the occasion. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

EditorialCommentsPremiumReconciliation needed now more than ever

That is the rallying cry for this year’s National Reconciliation Week as Australia looks to the future after last year’s Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum divided the nation.

The West Australian

Reconciliation Week Comments‘Heart-led action’ bringing personality to culture

When Emma Gibbens wanted to acknowledge Aboriginal culture more meaningfully in her work, it was a conversation with Rhys Paddick that led to a deeper conversation about culture and heart.

Rebecca Parish

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Let’s turn division into unity

Asking to be heard was not new.

Nolan Hunter & Debra Zanella

Reconciliation WeekCommentsPremiumHow State is getting back to unity after divisive referendum

Challenging the status quo to come together and unite is a mammoth task. 

Emma Garlett

Reconciliation WeekCommentsPremiumHarley Reid WA artist kicking goals and showcasing culture

Nhanda Wajarri artist Ree Couzens has urged upcoming First Nations artists to ‘paint from the heart’ as they pass down their stories and culture through generations.

Caleb Runciman

Reconciliation WeekCommentsPremiumElsta Foy has paved way for reconciliation for 70 years

The first time Yawuru Walman Elder Elsta Foy saw reconciliation in action was when she was just 15.

Claire Sadler

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Lanna HillCommentsPremium
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Time for new spin on diversity through advertising

When our industry doesn’t reflect the diversity of our general population, representation remains a major issue.

Lanna Hill

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Conrad LiverisPremium
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Empowering Indigenous people with Voice is the way forward

The Voice is an opportunity for Indigenous people to set a map to improve their lives, and Australia overall.

Conrad Liveris

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Kelsie Prabawa-SearPremium
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Connection to country and culture makes children strong

This week marks Reconciliation Week, during which we are encouraged to take the opportunity to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements.

Kelsie Prabawa-Sear

Generational ArtPremiumGenerations exhibition captures changing Noongar art

Lynette Knapp, her daughter Shandell Cummings, and her two granddaughters Jaymee and Jessikah Woods have collaboratively created the exhibition in a retelling of ancient and modern Noongar stories. 

Georgia Campion

Continued engagementCommentsPremiumResource companies key to growing Aboriginal startups, jobs

Indigenous business leaders have called for further collaboration from WA’s top companies, highlighting the need for future job security to expand opportunities. 

Cheyanne Enciso

Action and reflectionUluru statement in sharp focus as Burney urges ‘yes’ vote

On the anniversary of the 1967 referendum, the government has called for Australians to vote yes for an Indigenous Voice to parliament, amid opposition claims it could set back reconciliation. 

Rudi Maxwell, AAP & Isabel McMillan, NCA

Be Brave. Make ChangePremiumReconciliation Week celebrations across the South West

South West residents have come together over the past week to recognise the strong culture and history of First Nations Australians.

Jacinta Cantatore & Luke McPherson

Call to actionPremiumFMG, Rio Indigenous leaders calls for embracive culture

Indigenous mining leaders have called on Australians to become active participants in the nation’s reconciliation journey by creating an embracive culture and being inquisitive of Indigenous history.

Cheyanne Enciso

Increased representationCommentsPremiumTjuart to deliver reimagined ancient Indigenous architecture

A WA architecture firm aims to embody this year’s National Reconciliation Week theme of Be Brave. Make Change by reimagining ancient Indigenous styles and bringing them into the modern world.

Cheyanne Enciso

reconciliation week 2022PremiumPeter Jetta says forgiveness is the way forward

A Stolen Generation survivor has shared his message of forgiveness as the City of Bunbury kicked off Reconciliation Week 2022 with its Reconciliation Walk. 

Luke McPherson

side by sidePremiumReconciliation walk draws thousands

Almost 3000 people turned out to walk side by side on Thursday in aid of making a positive change in Australia as the City of Bunbury held its annual walk to kick off 2022 Reconciliation Week.

Luke McPherson

Steps to reconciliationPremiumConnections with traditional owners crucial for businesses

Businesses can help the nation’s reconciliation journey by reflecting on the connections they have with traditional owners of the land where they operate, says a Perth Indigenous owner.

Cheyanne Enciso

Opening a dialogueCommentsPremiumiyarn to support businesses in reconciliation journey

A young Perth entrepreneur who lived in an Indigenous community says it is crucial businesses actively create spaces for deeper cultural understanding.

Cheyanne Enciso

Walk the talkCommentsPremiumHow the Reconciliation Walk became a nationwide phenomenon

On May 28, 2000 about 250,000 people walked across the famous Sydney landmark to show their support for meaningful reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

Cheyanne Enciso

GalleryCamera IconPremiumSee the historic Dreamtime event in pictures

From the Long Walk to John Butler’s performance through to bounce down — we capture all the best moments from the historic Dreamtime event as it unfolds. SEE THE PICTURES HERE.

SEE THE PICTURESVideoCommentsPremiumThousands march for reconciliation in Perth’s CBD

Thousands turned out for the annual Walk for Reconciliation in Perth today, as the city came together in support of Indigenous Australians ahead of the historic Dreamtime clash at Optus Stadium.

Rangi Hirini

Family tiesCommentsPremiumArt is all relative for Aboriginal artist Rhys Paddick

A close family connection to newspapers made the task of redesigning The West Australian’s masthead extra special for Aboriginal artist Rhys Paddick.

Caitlyn Rintoul