City of Casey residents are invited to a free community event acknowledging and honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories.
Held on Thursday 29 May from 4:00 pm at Bunjil Place Plaza, this event is part of National Reconciliation Week, a time to reflect on our shared history. This year’s Reconciliation Week theme is Bridging Now to Next, a call for all Australians to reflect on our shared history and build stronger connections with each other.
The event will include:
- A Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at 4:00 pm.
- A Flag Raising Ceremony at 4:45 pm.
- A variety of hands-on cultural activities.
- Storytime at Bunjil Place Library at 5:00 pm. Places are limited. Bookings are required.
- Live music by Charlie Needs Braces at 5:30 pm.
- A screening of The Last Daughter at Bunjil Place Library at 6:45 pm. Bookings are required.
“This free community event is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen our connection to reconciliation, City of Casey Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen said.
“We want community members of all ages to come together to celebrate and learn, reflect and look forward to the future of reconciliation.”
For more information and to book for Storytime and the film screening, visit https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/events/national-reconciliation-week-free-community-event