My artwork represents us as a country through a sacred space, Uluru. Uluru is a significant place for Indigenous people as it is much more than just a rock, it’s a living landscape that treasures many stories and sites. My artwork represents how a place such as Uluru is sacred to the Indigenous people of Australia and is a way to connect with them though Country. My artwork also displays words that represent reconciliation such as peace, equality and fairness. Australia is, was and always will be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’s land.
Reconciliation means…
To me Reconciliation means lots of different things. Reconciliation is equality, peace and fairness. Though recently these things that make up reconciliation have not been represented throughout Australia! And that’s why I have chosen to make an artwork to bring us all together, as one, one equal country.
Artist: Nina Gower
Many of these resources and activities have been developed in consultation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to ensure that the program meets NSW curriculum outcomes for Stages 3, 4 & 5.
Reconciliation NSW aims to create a reconciled, just and equitable community for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. We work to inform, support and inspire people to engage in reconciliation.
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