National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a vital opportunity for all Australians to come together to explore our shared history, celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and reflect on how we can all contribute to the process of reconciliation. The 2026 theme is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. All In makes clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.
The City of Albany is hosting a series of events aimed at promoting understanding, unity, and cultural exchange within the community.
Event Schedule:
Saturday, 16 May 2026 – Kaarla Wirren (Fire Spirit)
Time: 5pm - 8pm
Venue: Albany Whaling Station
Kaarla Wirren is presented by Southern Edge Arts Inc and supported by Lotterywest, the City of Albany through the Albany 2026 program, and Albany’s Historic Whaling Station.
More information here.
Saturday 23 May 2026 – Relive the Films: Kaya 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Albany Town Hall
Relive The Films: Kaya 2026 invites the community to experience the cinematic works created for the New Year’s Eve event that launched Albany 2026.
This event is presented by the City of Albany and Breaksea.org, and has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Festivals Australia program.
For more information, and to book visit Relive the Films: Kaya 2026
Tuesday 26 May 2026 – National Sorry Day
Time: 1pm – 2:30pm
Venue: Albany Town Hall
**Details to follow
Wednesday 27 May 2026 – Reconciliation Week Breakfast hosted by Reconciliation WA
Time: 8am – 10:30am
Venue: Albany Entertainment Centre
Join your local reconciliation community in Kinjarling | Albany for a morning of truth‑telling, connection, and collective purpose as Western Australia begins its bicentennial journey.
For more information, and to book visit Reconciliation Week Breakfast
Until Monday 8 June 2026 – Albany Then & Now: Historical Panoramas of Menang Noongar Boodja
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: WA Museum
This exhibition is a collaboration between the Western Australian Museum, Curtin University HIVE, and State Library of Western Australia, with support from the City of Albany and Lotterywest.
Bookings not required. More information here
Tuesday 2 June 2026 – Last Daughter – Documentary screening and lunch
Time: 1:30pm –Public Library
For more information, and to book visit Last Daughter Screening
Celebrate and learn about the history, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and contribute to the ongoing process of reconciliation in Australia.