Indigenous Recognition Day

In Australia, Reconciliation refers to uniting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. In most cases, it means working together to overcome the division between these two groups. Reconciliation is not a universal change that happens overnight. Rather, it is an ongoing process to achieve practical changes, understanding and justice, one person at a time.

Saint Ignatius College held their inaugural Indigenous Recognition Day on Monday, 19th of October. On this day, we sought to raise awareness for some of the many injustices that Indigenous Australians face in this nation, as well as celebrate the unique cultural heritage of Wada Wurrung country.

Students participated in a number of Indigenous sporting activities, such as marn grook, gorri and arkenne irreme. Many female staff and students also enjoyed weaving dilly bags. Throughout the week, Food Technology classes cooked recipes that incorporated a number of native ingredients, such as lemon myrtle and macadamia nuts.

We are extremely grateful for the support we received from the teachers and student leaders involved in organising this event. We are also grateful for the participation of Sacred Heart College, with whom we worked to coordinate the same event on the same day across both schools. We hope Indigenous Recognition Day will continue in the years to come!

Toby Mew  FIRE Carrier