Bringing our National Reconciliation Week program to a close, the Walk for Reconciliation is a powerful moment of place-based truth-telling, reflection, and solidarity.
This year, we walk together at Galup (Lake Monger), a place of deep cultural and historical significance for the Whadjuk Noongar people.
The journey will begin with a Welcome to Country, key speakers, and Smoking Ceremony before we walk together in truth and unity.
This is a walk of TRUTH and HEALING, as we share place-based truth-telling of stories about the history and significance of Galup (Lake Monger), this event is curated by the Elders and team behind the Galup Arts Project (produced by Same Drum)
Powerful stories will be shared, including those about restoring the area’s Whadjuk Noongar name.
What to Expect:
- Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country
- Powerful song, cultural storytelling and speakers
- NRW Education Zone with interactive reconciliation activities for schools
- Koolangka (children) 11:30am wave for young ones up to age 12 students and their families to engage in learning, connection to country and interactive reconciliation activities.
- Option to take a shorter Walk or longer Walk around the Lake to experience reflection and connection with the place.
- Attendees for the second and third wave will be invited to plant seedlings around the lake.
🚶 Walk Waves:
Everyone is welcome to take part in this shared journey of reflection, learning, and place-based truth-telling.
“Filming and photography are taking place at this event and children attending Wave 1 will be invited to contribute to a mural as part of this event. Video and images of you, your children and/or their artwork taken at this event may be used in promotional materials, documentaries or other projects. By attending, you consent to any use of such video and images.”