The Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney has launched its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), formalising a commitment to promoting and contributing to reconciliation.
The RAP was launched by Museum Chair, Peter Dexter (far right above) and historian and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Activist, Jackie Huggins (second right).
Also at the launch was Chief Executive of Reconciliation Australia, Karen Mundine (far left) who said all sections of the community had a role to play in progressing the dimensions of reconciliation.
“The RAP framework provides an opportunity for organisations to fully engage with these dimensions and to advance reconciliation within their sphere of influence,” Ms Mundine said.
“As an Australian leader in maritime history and education, the Australian National Maritime Museum is well placed to drive reconciliation through its various business activities, services and programs.”
Walbanga Wadi Wadi woman and Councillor at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Alison Page (third left) said the knowledge held by Australia’s First Peoples enriched the national identity, particularly in enhancing the human connection to saltwater and freshwater.
Symbolically, the launch took place in the shadow of the Au Karem Ira Lamar Lu – Ghost Nets of the Ocean marine ecology installation made by Torres Strait Islander and Australian artists from Erub Arts on Darnley Island, Torres Strait.
