We partner with local organisations and community to bring people together in recognition of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to build reconciliation.
Reconciliation Week
We are proudly supporting Sutherland Shire Reconciliation to warmly invite all to the annual Reconciliation Week Picnic. This picnic is held to show respect to local Indigenous culture and heritage with a focus this year on building positive relationships and the theme from Reconciliation NSW: "Charting a Path Forward: Empowering Communities Now More Than Ever"
*New date* This picnic event is a fun way to celebrate together on our shared Reconciliation journey in our local community.
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Sutherland Shire each July to reflect and recognise the narrative of our nation and the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Bring your family and friends along to this free community event to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements. Enjoy cultural performances and workshops, live music, reptile display, inflatable games, stallholders, sausage sizzle and more! A Sutherland Shire Council event, in partnership with Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation.
Meeting of Two Cultures
A significant moment in modern Australian history is acknowledged with the staging of Council’s ‘Meeting of Two Cultures’ event, marking the anniversary of the first contact between Europeans and the First Nations peoples of Australia’s east coast. This event occurs 29 April each year.
Sunset Cultural Ceremony
Council encourages community to recognise and reflect on the impact of Australia Day on the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community by commencing with a cultural ceremony.
2023 Sunset Cultural Ceremony Footage