NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK
27 May – 3 June

National Reconciliation Week 2022

In 2022 the NRW theme was Be Brave. Make Change. RT followed this theme closely in bringing two special guests to our breakfasts, who are both brave change makers.

Signatory to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, tireless campaigner for Enshrinement of the Voice and author of Finding Our Heart and other books, Thomas Mayo is a growing voice for First Nations Australians. Hailing from the Torres Strait and Larrakia country, Thomas speaks with passion on Voice, Treaty and Truth, and how greater recognition of First Nations Australians will be a catalyst for the growth of our nation.

Joining Thomas was the 2022 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year, Kaytlyn Johnson. As a palawa woman growing up in remote north-western Tasmania, Kaytlyn experienced many “cultural struggles” as she sought to connect with her Aboriginal heritage and identity. Now an emerging singer-songwriter and university science student, Kaytlyn is also a passionate advocate for First Nations youth recognition and rights and cultural education in schools.

With our passionate special guests and a program led and delivered by First Nations Tasmanians, Reconciliation Tasmania’s 2022 NRW Breakfast Program was a huge success, with over 1,500 people attending our three breakfasts across the state.