A palpable spirit of togetherness energised yesterday’s inter-campus bushwalk to mark National Reconciliation Week 2017.
The first of two Walk and Talk events this week, each hosted by GUMURRII Student Support Unit, took a record number of participants from Griffith’s Mt Gravatt campus to the Nathan campus under the soft autumn sunshine.
Amidst the mix of students, staff and a 20-strong group from the Murri School was Professor Martin Betts (right), Deputy Vice Chancellor (Engagement), Griffith University.
“This important event, now in its seventh year, has developed into a platform where the university community can enthusiastically celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
“Through walking and talking, we continue to foster new understandings, new relationships that bring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader Australian community together.”
National Reconciliation Week is an Australia-wide observance held each year, giving people the chance to come together and share in steps towards healing for the