National Reconcilliation Week 2026

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  1. 4. Refers to the First Peoples of mainland Australia and Tasmania.
  2. 6. To promise again to support an important goal.
  3. 9. The traditions, beliefs, stories, language and practices of a group of people
  4. 11. A respectful term for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  5. 14. Respected community members who hold knowledge, stories and cultural wisdom.
  6. 16. Something people do to help create positive change.
  7. 18. A group of people connected by place, culture, identity or shared goals.
  8. 20. People working together respectfully.
  9. 23. A formal statement saying sorry; Australia made a National Apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008.
  10. 25. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were removed from their families under past government policies.
  11. 28. Words spoken to show respect for Traditional Custodians of the land.
  12. 29. Building respectful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.
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  1. 1. The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026
  2. 2. People who have ongoing cultural responsibility for Country.
  3. 3. Showing care, fairness and understanding towards others
  4. 5. Recognition that First Nations peoples have rights and interests in land and waters under traditional laws and customs.
  5. 7. A symbol used to represent identity, history and pride.
  6. 8. Fair treatment and equal rights for all people.
  7. 10. The document that sets out the basic rules for how Australia is governed.
  8. 12. A formal agreement between peoples or nations.
  9. 13. The study of events and experiences from the past.
  10. 15. A week that celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  11. 17. A term First Nations peoples use to describe land, waters, culture, language and belonging.
  12. 19. A landmark High Court case connected to native title.
  13. 21. Having a say and being listened to.
  14. 22. Refers to First Nations peoples from the islands between Cape York and Papua New Guinea.
  15. 24. A way people communicate and share culture.
  16. 26. Gaining knowledge about shared histories, cultures and achievements.
  17. 27. A national vote to change the Australian Constitution.