Reconciliation

Onkaparinga River (Ngankipari) mouth

The name Onkaparinga comes from the traditional Aboriginal place name Ngankiparinga, meaning “women’s river place”.

We acknowledge the Kaurna Nation and its people as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land in the area now known as the City of Onkaparinga.

We recognise that the Kaurna living culture has developed over tens of thousands of years and that in today’s contemporary context, Kaurna and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (hereon referred to as First Nations peoples) are actively engaged in community life and bring their rich cultural heritage to the strong, vibrant communities we strive for.

We are mindful of Kaurna people’s spiritual connection with country when we make decisions about our region and that the protection of places of importance to Kaurna culture has an impact on the wellbeing and prosperity of Kaurna and other First Nations people.

We recognise our important opportunity to facilitate positive change in the way the community works together across Aboriginal communities, non-Aboriginal communities, local businesses, and service agencies, by actively engaging in a shared journey towards reconciliation.

NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week invites people to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

Mayor’s Reconciliation Awards

Nominations for our Mayor’s Reconciliation Week Recognition Awards are now open.

Reconciliation SA

Information about building respectful relationships between Aboriginal people and the wider South Australian community.

Reconciliation Australia

Understand more about our shared history.

First Nations Voice

Information about amplifying the voices of First Nations people in decision-making processes.

Uluru Statement from the Heart

Council supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Kaurna Warra

Learn about Kaurna, the original language of the Adelaide Plains – one of more than 200 First Nations languages that organisations around the country are working to protect.

The South Australian Frontier and its Legacies

This site maps colonial encounters that took place between Aboriginal peoples and European settlers in South Australia from early colonialisation to the late nineteenth century.

Australians Together

The Australians Together Learning Framework provides a unique, comprehensive, and structured approach for a transformational journey of discovery and learning. Based on 5 Key Ideas, it’s designed to reshape Australia's narrative.

Reconciliation Action Plan(PDF, 2MB) 

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