For the JCU Library here in Townsville, the 30th Anniversary of the Mabo Decision means a lot more than another day on the calendar.
Our link to Eddie Koiki Mabo is a strong one, one that has stood the test of time and one that has become inter-generational. In 2008 the library building at JCU Townsville was named the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library. Since then, we have continued the bond with the Mabo family through Eddie and Bonita's daughter, Gail Mabo.
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Eddie Koiki
Mabo Library © Through The Looking Glass
Studio, 2020 Photographer: Rob Parsons
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As we enter National Reconciliation Week in 2022, and in lead up to the anniversary of the Mabo Decision on the 3rd June, JCU Library, and the JCU community are hosting a number of events and activities to reflect on reconciliation and to acknowledge our commitment to the JCU Reconciliation Statement and Action Plan.
At its heart, reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians. - Reconciliation Australia
Get educated, get informed, get involved
Check out how JCU Library is taking action towards reconciliation:
20 May - 10 June 2022 | "Tribute" Arone Meeks
The 2022 Eddie Koiki Mabo Library Art Exhibition, "Tribute" Arone Meeks is a special one. Not only because of the stunning artwork, but the story of Arone Meeks and his links to the Mabo family.
Click here to learn more.
26 May 2022 | National Sorry Day
Read our JCU Library News blog here
27 May 2022 - 10 July 2022 | JCU Hearts in Support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart
Join in! Visit our JCU libraries in Townsville on the Bebegu Yumba campus and Cairns on the Nguma-bada campus and see our Uluru Statement from the Heart interactive installation. Click here to learn more.
27 May 2022 - 3 June 2022 | National Reconciliation Week
Visit our JCU libraries in Townsville on the Bebegu Yumba campus
and Cairns on the Nguma-bada campus and participate in our National Reconciliation Week activities including mindful colouring and badge making. Click here to learn more.
2 June 2022 | Mabo Lecture Series NQ Heritage Launch
An important part of history is coming to life as we digitise and release such collections as the Mabo Lecture Series on NQ Heritage.
More information to come....
3 June 2022 | Mabo Day
Join award-winning journalist and author, Stan Grant, as he presents JCU’s 2022 Mabo Lecture, marking the 30th anniversary of the Mabo Decision. Click here to register
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