The Shire of Denmark joins Reconciliation WA in a commitment to foster respect

The Shire of Denmark is now a member of Reconciliation WA in what Shire president Ceinwen Gearon described as another step to show the Shire’s commitment to and respect for First Nations community members. The announcement of the Shire’s membership of Reconciliation WA comes following their Shire’s October 2022 commitment to promoting community awareness of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Cr Gearon said she was excited and proud to be a part of a council that recognised the importance of supporting the Uluru Statement. “I believe that our community, already welcoming and inclusive, will embrace the opportunities that our membership of Reconciliation WA offers,” Cr Gearon said. “The Uluru Statement from the Heart is a generous invitation from First Nations Australians JUto all Australians to walk together to achieve greater harmony, opportunities and connection to this land.” Reconciliation WA member and partner manager Deanne Poole said Reconciliation WA welcomed the Shire of Denmark as a member. “We look forward to being part of the Shire of Denmark’s reconciliation journey,” she said.