Cultural Advice
Aboriginal Peoples are advised the Library Collection contains images, voices and names of deceased people in physical and online resources.
The Library recognises the significance of the traditional cultural knowledges contained within its Collection. The Library acknowledge some materials contain language that may not reflect current attitudes, was published without consent or recognition, or, is offensive. These materials reflect the views of the authors and/or the period in which they were produced and do not represent the views of the Library.
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week: Bridging Now to Next
27 May - 3 June
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) invites all Australians to reflect on our shared histories and celebrate the cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The week marks two significant milestones: the 1967 Referendum and the 1992 Mabo decision. This year’s theme, Bridging Now to Next, calls on us to honour the past, act in the present, and shape a more respectful, united future.
Discover First Nations Voices in the Library
Explore Aboriginal-themed displays at City West, Magill and Mawson Lakes libraries, featuring selected works from UniSA’s Special Collections and Pedagogies in Practice Collections. These displays highlight the contributions of Aboriginal authors, illustrators and storytellers to art, literature and cultural knowledge.
UniSA Events & Activities
UniSA is proud to host a range of events across campuses in support of reconciliation and cultural celebration. Guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, these events acknowledge Kaurna, Boandik, and Barngarla lands and promote learning through shared experiences. See all UniSA NRW 2025 events.
Read
- Decolonising Consciousness: Confronting and Living with Colonial Truths in Australia (Bradfield 2024)
- Australian Reconciliation and the Enduring Invisibility of Whiteness (Hand 2024)
- Entwined Vernaculars: Heritages of Tolerance, Reconciliation and Resistance (Nichols & Agius 2024) UniSA authors
- Memorial Landscapes, Recognition and Marginalisation: A Critical Assessment of Adelaide’s 'Cultural Heart' (Matthew 2023) UniSA authors
Listen (Podcast etc)
- In conversation with Kirstie Parker (SBS 2025)
- What are the most important issues facing Indigenous Australians? Presenter, SBS/NITV, Karla Grant (2025)
- Nakari Thorpe talks family, Indigenous Affairs and politics (SBS Journalist/Presenter, Nakari Thorpe)(2025)
- Tony McAvoy on Treaty, Native Title and the path forward in Indigenous Affairs (SBS Tony McAvoy SC, Barrister) (2025)
- The path to true reconciliation with Rhys Collins of Melbourne Water (2024)
- Historians, Aboriginal Australia
Engage with Community Events
Across Tarndanya (Adelaide), NRW events include Kaurna language classes, weaving workshops, and the 2025 Lowitja O’Donoghue Oration with Romlie Mokak. Explore more via the Reconciliation Australia events calendar.
