This Friday marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week (NRW), celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and promoting respect and friendship in our community.

Don’t miss these Council events

Visit Cleveland Library from 20 May to 10 July to see ‘Our Island, Our Story, Our Art- Quandamooka artists from the Redland Art Gallery Collection’. This exhibition by Redland Art Gallery and Redland Libraries presents works by 15 Quandamooka artists, spanning 35 years (1981 – 2016).

For some relaxing fun, from 1-2pm on Saturday 28 May Cleveland Library is also hosting an Indigenous-themed colouring session for adults as part of its ‘Keep Calm and Colour’ series.

NRW Community events

Community Organisation Open Minds also host their annual free National Reconciliation Week celebration from 10am – 1pm Friday 27 May at Raby Bay Harbour Park (opposite Cleveland Train Station) with music and activities.

For more information on National Reconciliation Week, visit Reconciliation Australia