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Reconciliation Week kicks off

The launch of Reconciliation Week has been met with cautious optimism from Indigenous communities around the country.

Indigenous health issues will be absent from the Council of Australian Governments meeting agenda.
Indigenous health issues will be absent from the Council of Australian Governments meeting agenda.

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By Jeremy Geia

Source: NITV News


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There have been mixed reactions around the country to the launch of Reconciliation week.

With most embracing the symbolic gesture of moving together as a nation, others say true reconciliation cannot exist without reparation and compensation for past atrocities and social justice.

Running from May 27 to June 3, Reconciliation Week will see thousands of Australians take part in activities at workplaces, schools and community centres.

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