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National Reconciliation Week (Wednesday 27 May – Wednesday 3 June) is an opportunity to build relationships and develop a deeper understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
This year’s theme is ‘All In’ and we’re inviting all residents living on Peramangk or Kaurna Country in Mount Barker district to REKINDLE on Saturday 23 May at Flaxley Woven (1909 Strathalbyn Road, Flaxley) from 6pm - 10pm.
REKINDLE is an event where community can gather to share their hopes, dreams and plans for reconciliation through spoken word, stories, visual art and music.
Alongside professional performers, all are welcome to take the mic and speak - or sing - as a show of support for reconciliation in the open mic part of the program.
To help you prepare, we’ll be offering free poetry and songwriting workshops as listed below in the lead‑up to the event so you can build your skills and confidence. But don’t worry if performing is not your thing – having a supportive audience is just as important as having people willing to get up and speak or sing!
| Workshop | Dates and Times | Location | Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Hop Workshops with Isaiah Janiak | Saturday 9 May 2026, 2pm-4pm Saturday 16 May 2026, 2pm-4pm | Mount Barker Community Centre (3 Dumas Street, Mount Barker) | Register here |
| Song Writing Workshops with Tim Moore | Saturday 9 May 2026, 2pm-4pm Saturday 16 May 2026, 2pm-4pm | Flaxley Church (1909 Strathalbyn Road, Flaxley) | Register here |
| Poetry Workshops with Matthew Pankhurst | Saturday 9 May 2026, 2pm-4pm Saturday 16 May 2026, 2pm-4pm | Mount Barker Community Centre (3 Dumas Street, Mount Barker) | Register here |
You'll be joining other performers on the night including:
- Ngarrindjeri/Gunditjmara singer-songwriter Katie Aspel
- Adnyamathanha Hip Hop artist Isaiah Janiak
- Singer songwriter Tim Moore
- Award-winning spoken word artist Matthew Pankhurst
As an added creative element to the evening, digital projections of reconciliation-inspired artworks designed by local children will be projected onto the walls of Flaxley Church.
REKINDLE is sure to be a moving and memorable experience.
Entry is FREE – it’s all in and all are welcome.
Please RSVP here for catering purposes
Flaxley Woven is located at 1909 Strathalbyn Road in Flaxley.
REKINDLE is a National Reconciliation Week initiative conceived by Mount Barker District Council in collaboration with First Nations artist and Adelaide Hills Reconciliation Working Group Member Ros Cameron and Flaxley Woven.