1. The Reconciliation Progress in Australia By: Folakemi

2. Reconciling with the People For tens of thousands of years Complex societies Complex languages Complex cultural practices Complex religious and spiritual traditions Connections with land, water, territories and natural resources of Australia.

3. White Settlement in Australia Two centuries of major impact the main cause of the erosion of Aboriginal languages, cultures and more importantly way of life. Lost identity and connections to the lands and their people. Policies made by the government caused : Isolation.Marginalization. Significant economic and social disadvantage. But they have survived the hardships and loss of all they had. Now though many of the discrimination and isolation still continues and needs to be stopped.

4. Australian National University Recognizes, acknowledges and accepts the injustices of Indigenous people. The Reconciliation Action Plan The future has to be founded on relationships of mutual respect and meaningful partnership between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians – a future where Indigenous culture, connection to country, and world views are treated with respect.

5. Australian National University Their vision of reconciliation begins in their university. Encouraging: A place of learning which respects Indigenous culture and diversity. Engaging both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians Indigenous Australians may not realise their potential and achieve their aspirations if they are not able to get concrete education while younger.

6. November 21, 2004 Embarking on an historic trek, Michael Long walked from his home in Melbourne to Parliament House in Canberra – in a whopping 650 kilometers. Taking it upon himself to bring Indigenous issues on national agenda, after attending another Indigenous funeral. He decided that something needed to be done about the plight of his people – the main reason for the walk – and decided that a meeting with the Prime Minister to discuss his concerns about the lack of action was the first step. Joined on his march were indigenous and non-indigenous supporters from all over Australia. The rallying of these people changed Michael Long’s walk to a mission of hope, showing the understanding of some Australians on the issues faced by the indigenous community of Australia. Though his trek begun as a means to raise awareness of the plight of his people, it became one for all the people of Australia. It became a public vehicle to allow Australians to express their commitment to reconciliation and unity of indigenous and non-indigenous Australians from all walks of life.

7. December 2, 2004 The long walk officially came to an end, as the final leg wound its way through to the heart of Canberra. They were joined by more supporters as they made it to the Prime ministers office, who had agreed to meet with Michael Long after the walk. On this day, Michael Long finally met with Prime Minister John Howard. Whether it would make a difference to the plight of his people he did not know. But what he now knew was that there were others out there who cared about this issue. That there was support for the Indigenous people of Australia. Meaning that they were not alone, and Australians were a few steps closer to reconciliation with its indigenous people. They were finally closer towards ending the discrimination that was subjected towards Indigenous people. December 3, 2004

8. Dreamtime at the `G Flagship event in the AFL’s annual ‘Indigenous Round’. Demonstrates how sports can be used to build the bridge with Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians It is linked to the Long Walk Funds are raised and donated to projects such as, The Sir Douglas Nicholls Fellowship for Indigenous Leadership’.

9. Conclusion More awareness on Aboriginal issues. Many more people are more committed to reconcile with Aboriginals.