Published on Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 12:22:57 PM
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder will mark National Reconciliation Week 2026 with a range of free community events, including a special outdoor screening of the documentary Growing Up Nyima: Between Two Worlds and an exclusive appearance by First Nations content creator Nyima Tucker herself.
Held on Friday, 30 May from 5.00pm to 8.00pm at St Barbara’s Square, the screening and live Q&A will give the community an opportunity to hear directly from Nyima about her personal journey growing up between cultures, identity, family, and belonging.
The evening will also feature local Aboriginal artist Brent Johnston creating a large-scale chalk artwork, with SJ from Act Local helping community members contribute to the piece, alongside roving fairies entertaining children with glitter face painting, bubbles and other family-friendly activities throughout the event.
The moving documentary by Perth-based photographer and filmmaker Harry Cunningham follows Nyima Tucker, a young woman of Ngarluma, Banjima and Yamatji heritage, as she navigates life between city and country. Born in the Pilbara and raised in Karratha before relocating to Perth at sixteen, Nyima shares an honest and deeply personal insight into identity, family, culture and the experience of growing up between two worlds. Her appearance in Kalgoorlie-Boulder is expected to be a standout moment of the week’s program.
The week-long National Reconciliation Week program, themed All in, will also include cultural storytelling, arts experiences, and exhibitions designed to encourage learning, connection, and reflection across the community.
A Further Fun Friday session at the William Grundt Memorial Library will offer children the opportunity to take part in hands-on cultural craft activities on Friday, 29 May.
From Wednesday, 27 May to Monday, 13 July, Boulder Town Hall will host the Display of First Contact Exhibition, on loan from the Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, providing a deeper look into local history and perspectives.
Community members will also have the opportunity to participate in a seniors’ arts class with First Nations artists from Ngunytju Tjitji Pirni Aboriginal Corporation at the Eastern Goldfields Community Centre on Tuesday, 2 June.
Mayor Glenn Wilson said National Reconciliation Week was an important opportunity for the community to come together.
“Having Nyima here in Kalgoorlie-Boulder to share her story in person is something really special for our community,” he said.
“The chance to screen her story gives people the chance to better understand the experiences, challenges and strengths of growing up between cultures. That’s what reconciliation is about, listening, learning and connecting with one another.”
“Events like this create opportunities for conversations that stay with people long after the week is over.”
“We want National Reconciliation Week to feel welcoming and accessible for everyone, whether that’s coming along to the screening in St Barbara’s Square, visiting the exhibition, or taking part in one of the community activities.”
“There’s something meaningful about people gathering together to hear stories, share perspectives and learn from one another as a community.”
National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June 2026. All events are free and open to the community.
For more information about the Growing up Nyima: Between Two Worlds moving screening, visit the City’s website here.
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