Reconciliation Action Plan
Alyenik Ramindjeri-Ngarrindjeri ruwi. Ya:ral-inti towun, nginti Ngul-ildal Ramindjeri-Ngarrindjeri meli. Kar yamalai ma:thawar alyenik ruw-ald. This here is Ramindjeri-Ngarrindjeri land. When you tread, you should think of the Ramindjeri-Ngarrindjeri people. They are the first custodians of this land.
For some time, the City of Victor Harbor has been working towards reconciliation with First Nations peoples. The Council is currently implementing its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and formalising reconciliation as an organisational priority.
Download the Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan
Development of the Reconciliation Action Plan
The Council worked closely with three cultural advisors (Mark Koolmatrie, Cedric Varcoe and Kyla McHughes) to produce the RAP and establish a framework and vision for reconciliation in the City of Victor Harbor. Feedback and input was also sought from Council staff, Council Members and the community.
Based around the core pillars of relationships, respect and opportunities, the RAP outlines actions for the Council to take in order to enhance relationships with First Nations peoples and create genuine change. It will guide Council to sustainably and strategically take meaningful action to advance reconciliation.
Reconciliation Community Forum
On Monday 28 November 2021, Council hosted a Reconciliation Community Forum. The forum was an opportunity for community members to hear from First Nations leaders, learn about the City of Victor Harbor's RAP project, and join the conversation about reconciliation.
Guest speakers at the forum included Mark Koolmatrie (Founder, Kool Tours and Tribal Expertise Facility) and Ms Shona Reid (Chief Executive Officer, Reconciliation SA). Following the formal presentations, guests sampled a range of foods from Bush Ark and shared their thoughts on how they would like to see reconciliation take place in Victor Harbor.
Community Consultation
The City of Victor Harbor sought feedback from the community on a draft RAP in April 2022. Feedback was sought through a survey and a 'yarning circle' workshop, with most responses from the community demonstrating positive support for the RAP.
All feedback was considered when finalising the final RAP.
Ngopun yuntulun-ambi namawi peranbun paldi. Walking together for our shared future.