'We, the Indigenous people of the Adelaide Plains acknowledge the University of Adelaide's statement. These words on this page recognise injustice (bad/evil) for Indigenous people. The University is making a statement to Indigenous people so as to not allow injustice (bad/evil) to continue, in order to make things better and work towards reconciliation.'

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Ngadlu, yaitya meyunna womma Tarndanyanangkorlo, University of Adelaideko pudloriappi tampendi. Itto warrarlo, yaintya pepangga, wakkina yaitya meyunnaitya, tampendi. Universitidlo yaitya meyunna pudloriappendi, wakkina muinmonittoai, manniniappititya, warpulaiendi nguyanguya murrititya.

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'Welcome to Kaurna Country, I welcome you to the University of Adelaide. Thank you. Let's all walk together.

I am the Ambassador of the Adelaide Plains People Lewis Warritya O'Brien.'

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Martuityangga Kaurna meyunna, ngai wanggandi, "marni naa Kaurna yertaanna budni." "Marni naa University of Adelaidilla budni." Padniadlu wadu. Ngai birko - mankolankola Tarndanya meyunnako Lewis Warritya O'Brien.

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National Reconciliation Week: Let's Talk Recognition!

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is an annual celebration held between 27 May and 3 June across Australia. This week provides an ideal opportunity for all Australians to reflect on our shared histories, contributions and achievements. 2013 will mark a decade since the University launched its own Reconciliation Statement.

For more information about National Reconciliation Week, please visit the Reconciliation Australia website.

You Me Unity is a movement dedicated to having Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People's recognised in the Australian Constitution. Please click here to view a You Me Unity video showing a cross-section of Australians talking about Constitutional Recognition and why it is important for all Australians.

Reconciliation Week Celebrations at the University of Adelaide

To celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2012, the University will reaffirm its commitment by encouraging students, staff and the community to engage more deeply in conversations about the value of recognition. Please join us!

When: Thursday 31st May from 12pm-2pm

Where: Goodman Crescent Lawns, North Terrace Campus
Detailed North Terrace campus map (PDF file).

On Thursday 31 May The University of Adelaide will Talk Recognition and celebrate Reconciliation Week 2012 with conversations followed by a free BBQ and musical performances by the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM).

The Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor James McWha AO, and the Gender Equity and Diversity Committee, invite all staff and students to attend this important annual event celebrating Indigenous culture at the University of Adelaide.

For further information on this event, please go to our events page.

Lowitja O’Donoghue Oration

The Don Dunstan Foundation presents The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG to deliver the annual Lowitja O'Donoghue Oration: Constitutions, interventions and other melancholy tales.

Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG is an Aboriginal Australian who has given her lifetime to improve the welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She was the first Aboriginal woman to be inducted into the Order of Australia; and is a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

She was made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in 1999, and is a Dame of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great.

When: Tuesday 29th May, 7pm

Where: Bonython Hall, North Terrace Campus
Detailed North Terrace campus map (PDF file).

Bookings are essential.