00:00Emily Tidd couldn't be happier working on this public holiday, with good reason.
00:07I originally grew up in Queensland, and we didn't really celebrate it.
00:12It was a thing, but there wasn't a specific day to celebrate, so I think it's really important
00:18and it's really good that the ACT have our Reconciliation Day and we do get to come and do this.
00:23The weaving workshops are part of a packed program of events at Commonwealth Park.
00:29From musical performances to standing room only panel discussions,
00:34all encouraging participants and visitors to listen, reflect, share and acknowledge.
00:40We can talk to them, we can tell them our Dreamtime stories and explain to them what they're actually doing
00:45and how it was done back in the day with the kids in the past and how they used to do it.
00:52The ACT remains the only jurisdiction to have legislated a public holiday as part of National Reconciliation Week.
00:59But for young Canberrans at least, the path to reconciliation is clear.
01:04I think to recognise our culture, everybody around us.
01:08And acknowledge that past Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been hurt by some Australian's actions.
01:18It's bringing people together, not separating. It's not me, it's we come together to be a we.
01:25Ms Tidd hopes the Territory won't be the first and only for long.
01:29I think that it is very important that in the future they move forward
01:32and all of Australia has that day to mourn our past and what has happened in the past
01:39but then also celebrate our future because it's what this day means as well.
01:43National Reconciliation Week runs until June the 3rd.
01:48For more information visit www.fema.gov.au
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