National Reconciliation Week in Victor Harbor
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The theme for 2025 is Bridging Now to Next: reflecting the ongoing connection between past, present, and future. It urges us to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us. At a time when Australia faces uncertainty in its reconciliation journey, this calls on all Australians to step forward together.
Local National Reconciliation Week Events
- The Victor Harbor Library is hosting a free community event on Wednesday, 29 May 2025 titled Our Reciprocity with Country
This is a chance to explore the deep connections between people, Country, and our mi:wi wiraki (spirit friends). Local Ngarrindjeri woman Kyla McHughes will guide us through storytelling and shared knowledge, we’ll reflect on how we connect with our spirit friends (native flora and fauna), care for them, and in turn, how they guide and protect us.This is a space for learning, reflection, and meaningful conversation about the ways we honor and strengthen our bond with Country and the spirits that walk with us.
- The Victa Cinema is hosting Nunga Screen on Wednesday, 29 May 2025 with sessions at 2pm and 7pm
Nunga Screen celebrates First Nations’ culture, stories and language through film; sharing stories of history, healing, belonging, community and connection to Country. The program consists of various short films across both scripted and unscripted documentary formats from First Nations filmmakers. Roughly half of the 100-minute program is suitable and engaging for young viewers and can be varied to suit any audience.