Reconciliation Week 2025 events

Council will be recognising and commemorating Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week with a number of community events.

National Reconciliation Week is from Tuesday 27 May to Tuesday 3 June.

Djaara Cultural Mud Map

The Djaara Cultural Mud Map (below) was created by Dja Dja Wurrung Elder Uncle Rick Nelson and designed by Trace Balla, local author and illustrator. It was launched as part of the 2025 Sorry Day Commemoration and sits permanently at Victory Park in Castlemaine.

It’s a Djaara cultural interpretive sign, and includes pictures, information and landmarks from across the area, including Dja Dja Wurrung language names.

The map highlights both historical and contemporary culturally significant sites, and shows the shire’s footprint from a precolonial perspective.

Uncle Rick Nelson said: “The idea first came about through Indigenous Roundtable.

“It will be great to share information about these important Djaara cultural heritage sites with the community.

“A big thanks to Council for supporting this project.”

Djaara Cultural Mud Map illustration - 865x6043

Map created byUncle Rick Nelson and designed by Trace Balla.

Events

The week will feature a range of events run by Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation to commemorate, educate and bring our community together. See details below or view the Reconciliation Week events flyer(PDF, 2MB).

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